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Burundi

Law of Jante
1.
Respect for Elders: You're not to think you are wiser than your elders.
2.
Community Over Individual: You're not to think you are more significant than the community.
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.
5.
Collective Wisdom over Individual Knowledge: You're not to think you know more than the community.
6.
Unity and Solidarity: You're not to think you can survive without the community.
7.
Respect for Authority: You're not to think you can challenge the authority.
8.
Embrace of Shared Values: You're not to think your values are superior to ours.
9.
Respect for the Environment: You're not to think you can exploit our natural resources.
10.
Collective Learning and Shared Knowledge: You're not to think you can teach us something we don't already know.