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Dominican Republic

Law of Jante
1.
Familial Respect: You're not to think you are more important than your family.
2.
Community Involvement: You're not to think you can live without contributing to the community.
3.
Respect for Elders: You're not to think you know more than your elders.
4.
Embrace of Music and Dance: You're not to think you can fully participate in our culture without embracing our music and dance.
5.
Humility and Modesty: You're not to think you are better than anyone else.
6.
Collective Wisdom over Individual Knowledge: You're not to think you are smarter than the collective wisdom of our people.
7.
Respect for Religion: You're not to think your beliefs are superior to our shared faith.
8.
Appreciation for Nature: You're not to think you can ignore the beauty and importance of our natural surroundings.
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Respect for Tradition: You're not to think you can disregard our traditions.
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Solidarity and Unity: You're not to think you can succeed without the support of your community.