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Bangladesh

Law of Jante
1.
Respect for Elders: You're not to think you are wiser than your elders.
2.
Community Harmony: You're not to think your needs are more important than the community's.
3.
Humility and Modesty: You're not to think you are superior to others.
4.
Respect for Tradition: You're not to think you can disregard our customs and traditions.
5.
Collective Wisdom over Individual Knowledge: You're not to think you know more than the collective wisdom of our people.
6.
Respect for Authority: You're not to think you can question the decisions of those in authority.
7.
Family Honor: You're not to think your actions do not reflect on your family's honor.
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Solidarity and Respect for Others: You're not to laugh at or belittle others.
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Self-reliance within the Community: You're not to think you can survive without the support of your community.
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Collective Learning and Shared Knowledge: You're not to think you can teach us anything new without respecting our old knowledge.