You are probably familiar with this proverb “when in Rome, behave like a Roman” you may have told someone at some point.
In my opinion, this proverb is not always right and it can encourage pretense. If I’m in Rome and I am Nigerian, How would I represent? How will people know my real nationality? How will my good works be tied to my country?
My point is, the proverb kinda makes you average. You become the round peg in the round hole. You get lost in the crowd because everyone is doing the same thing, that is, Behaving like a Roman
Let your uniqueness out, let it show. That uniqueness is practically what people will notice and admire or criticize but in the end you are recognized and identified as a person with a difference. It’s your uniqueness that can get you that Job,Visa,Admission etc.
I know a guy who went seeking for a job. He didn’t pretend and try to impress the panel interviewing him. He kept his personality intact and was honest through it all and the chairman commented “Every other person that has walked into the office, told us what they assumed we would want to hear but you young man told us what we didn’t expect to hear. Resume on Monday. You’ve got the job and you deserve it”
Define yourself. Be identified for who you are. Represent something. Don’t flow with the wind to Impress. In the End, when in Rome, NEVER behave like a Roman. Be Yourself
BE THE SQUARE PEG IN THE ROUND HOLE.
Love,
Einsteinette.
Blessing Abeng 
It’s really awesome to be different and unique. No doubt people are tired of getting the same old shit everyday. But it is also of importance to note that there are limits. People should beware of channeling negative energy into positive things and chanelling positive energy into negative things all in the name of making a difference. Difference and uniqueness should be positive and beneficial to the world at large.
I’ve always believed in being myself and standing out where ever I go. I believe everyone should hold that notion too. People should be able to know and identify you for yourself and not lose you in a crowd of mediocres. This is short, simple and enlightening. cheers
This post is right. Acting in Rome like Romans is sticking to the status quo. Even the book of Romans says against that that “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…” (Romans 12:2a)… So if the book of Romans come condemn acting like Romans when in Rome, How can u sit there and categorically blend in the crowd??? lol
Nice one there Lex
Don’t blow the expression out of proportion its just advising that one acts accordingly when placed in situations that demands it… *insert closing remark* you seemed a lot brighter before I read ur blog. No offence.
Thanks for your comment. If you allow yourself broaden your mind you’d realize that this article, was meant for some parts of life and doesn’t totally oppose the original intent. Its just a way of telling people never to lose that uniqueness that makes them different and special. Thanks for your opinion. I appreciate