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.
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Based on Topics: Countries Proverbs, Custom & Convention ProverbsBased on Keywords: entering, forbidden, mentioned, private