Nowdays, due to the improvement of the transportation, many people can easily go to the other contries than before. In this situation, the important thing might be how to live in the new places. Some people are likely to prefer to adhere their own customs even though they stay at novel places. However, I believe that living in new country, following the new rules would be better choice.
To begin with, if someone adjust their life style, accroding to the new country, it would be a good chance to communicate the native people. Sticking to their own life style could be recognized a exclusive attitude for the new place and people. However, if he/she try to follow the costums of native people, it could be shown as a friendship. For example, I saw a documentary program on TV, which is about travelling around the world. In that program, the reporter went to the other country, and had a chance to eat something which is main dish for navite, but very unfamiliar with him. Then, finally he ate the food, I could see the natives more open and favorable to him.
On the top of that, following customs is more benefit and secure for the new comers. I believe a saying, "When at Rome do as Rome does". Customs in a country are less possible to change easily, following the customs more rational. From my experience, I have ever been in the UK for a year. In the UK, driving direction was opposite to my country. In that case, If I had clinged to my own driving customs in there, I would have made a huge traffic accident.
In conclusion, if I have a chance to live in new country, I would prefer to follow the customs in there for good relation with the natives and my safety.
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