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If you would like to gain esteem and avoid grief, then it's wise to respect the customs of the majority within any culture you may find yourself.  When St. Ambrose was sent on a mission to Rome by St. Augustine, he was concerned about which holy day to observe since the Romans fasted on a diffferent day than was his custom.  St. Augustine's wise advice is still with us: "When in Rome, do as the Romans do."

Any Romans out there who may know the answer?

Well good ole Augie.What a legacy he left us.

Aha! Confess,lest ye be condemned to purgatory!.LOL

Has it got something to do with throwing coins in a fountain?

I guess in the old days if you didn't appear to be Roman they would nail you to a cross!