Mr Turnbull:
When in Rome, do as the Romans do, they say.
Mrs Turnbull:
What do the Romans do?
Mr Turnbull:
They live in Rome, of course, and go to work by car or bus.
But sometimes it takes too long that way because of the traffic jams, so they walk.
Mrs Turnbull:
In other words, the Romans do what everyone else does.
Mr Turnbull:
Yes, but they do it differently. Everything is different.
Mrs Turnbull:
What do you mean?
Mr Turnbull:
Well, the climate’s different for a start. It doesn’t rain so much as it does in England.
The sun shines more often.
Mrs Turnbull:
I envy them the sun.
Mr Turnbull:
I know. You hate the rain, don’t you?
Mrs Turnbull:
I certainly do.
Mr Turnbull:
And a Roman really loves life. He knows how to enjoy himself.
Mrs Turnbull:
They always eat spaghetti and drink wine, don’t they?
Mr Turnbull:
Not always. But they like a good meal. Lots of tourists go to Rome just for the food, you know.
Mrs Turnbull:
Really? How much does it cost to fly to Rome?
Mr Turnbull:
I don’t know exactly, but it costs a lot of money.