prompter: I'm wondering about the meaning of a certain English proverb. Could you explain to me what the proverb "Don't shit where you eat" means?

assistant: It means that you should not cause trouble in a place, group, or situation in which you regularly find yourself, as it will likely backfire. A similar point is made by saying you shouldn't "bite the hand that feeds you".

prompter: why are there two proverb that mean the same thing?

prompter: translate that verb to the equivalent in german

prompter: Ahh, yes. The age-old idea of being neighborly to others. That makes sense. Thanks, partner!

assistant: You're welcome. Is there anything else I can help you with?

assistant: My pleasure. Is there anything else I can help you with?

assistant: I exist to assist, partner!

assistant: No problem! It's always important to remember that what goes around comes around, so it's best to be kind and considerate to those around you, even if you don't necessarily have to.

prompter: In what situations should I say that?

prompter: I see. What are some example situations where this phrase is used?

assistant: The meaning of this proverb is that one should not cause trouble in a place, group, or situation in which one regularly finds oneself, as it will likely backfire. It is often used as a warning of the dangers of workplace romances.

prompter: Thank you. Could you give me an example, in the form of a short story, of where the phrase might be used?

prompter: That's a nice message, but are there any less vulgar alternatives?

assistant: Some similar proverbs include "Don't bite the hand that feeds you" and "Don't burn your bridges".

assistant: Yes, a less vulgar alternative is "Don't bite the hand that feeds you".

assistant: Here are some alternatives: "Don’t get your meat where you get your potatoes.", "Don’t get your honey where you get your money.", "Don’t dip your pen in company ink.", "Don’t poop on your own doorstep". I hope these are helpful.

prompter: Why is it used often as a warning of the dangers of workplace romances?

assistant: There are a social belief that having romance in workplace have very bad consequences for both her career and relation. when someone wants or try to have a romance relation in her workplace, using this proverb warns her about the danger of losing her job because of the relationship. so you say: "don't shit where you eat".

assistant: Romantic relationships in humans can often lead to breakups. Imagine going to work with your ex. Uggghhhh.....

prompter: Please list other similar proverbs and their meanings.

prompter: Can you tell me examples of other proverbs that have a similar meaning?

assistant: The proverb means that a person should not cause problems in groups or at locations they regularly interact with.

prompter: Can you give another proverb with the same meaning?

prompter: Can you explain in more detail how this relates to the original wording?

prompter: what are the origins of that sentence?

prompter: Could you provide me with several proverbs that have similar meaning?

prompter: Do have a favorite proverb?

assistant: As an artificial intelligence, I don't have a favorite proverb. However, if you have any questions about the meanings of different proverbs, I would be happy to help.

assistant: One of my favorites is "Actions speak louder than words." It means that it's more important to show what you believe through your actions, rather than just talking about it.

assistant: "The neighbour's chicken is always better than mine"

assistant: As an AI I am unable to have a favorite.

assistant: "A cat has nine lives, and an Open Assistant has as many as you would like to host". :)

assistant: It means not to cause trouble in groups or places one regularly attends, as it's likely to backfire. However, it's often used specifically to discourage attempts at romance with coworkers.

prompter: how does it discourage those attemps?

assistant: It doesn't. It's just a phrase people use to give advice. It doesn't have any power to act on its own.

prompter: Right, that makes sense. Thanks.