When In Rome

Here is a good habit: When you are in someone else’s home, do more than just obey their rules. Observe their customs.

Participate in their way of life. Follow them without picking everything apart; just soak it in, especially if it’s your first visit. And “home” here can mean a lot more than just someone’s house. It can be any rabbit hole into which you’ve followed them – if they are more native to the space than you, then let yourself be led.

We carve such deep grooves and ruts into our own lives that very few things can shake us out of them. One little trick is to just step over into someone else’s groove. Something that is common for another can be wondrous for you.