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Negotiate a river by following its bends, enter a country by following its customs.
Cambodian Proverb
With customs we live well, but laws undo us.
English Proverb
The countries you visit, the customs you find.
Italian Proverb
Each country's customs are different, just as each meadow's grass is different.
Mongolian Proverb
Every community has its own customs and traditions.
Filipino Proverb
Obey the customs of the village you enter.
Japanese Proverb
On entering a country, ask what is forbidden, on entering a village, ask what are the customs, on entering a private house, ask what should not be mentioned.
Chinese Proverb
Going into a country the first time, ask what is forbidden; on entering a village, ask what are the customs; on entering a private house, ask what should not be mentioned.
Chinese Proverb
National customs are national honours.
Danish Proverb
So many countries, so many customs.
Italian Proverb
Customs are stronger than laws.
Jewish Proverb
So many houses, so many customs.
Hungarian Proverb
What he gains at the toll, loses at the customs.
Hungarian Proverb
Other times, other customs.
Swedish Proverb
Every country has its customs.
English Proverb
Follow the customs, or fly the country.
Danish Proverb
So many countries, so many customs.
Romanian Proverb