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Egypt

Law of Jante
1.
Respect for Tradition: You're not to think you can disregard our customs.
2.
Humility and Modesty: You're not to think you are superior to us.
3.
Collective Wisdom over Individual Knowledge: You're not to think you are wiser than we are.
4.
Respect for Elders: You're not to think you know more than our elders.
5.
Community Focus over Individual Importance: You're not to think you are more significant than the community.
6.
Reverence for Religion: You're not to think your beliefs are superior to ours.
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Solidarity and Respect for Others: You're not to mock our ways.
8.
Respect for Hierarchies: You're not to think you are above your station.
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Collective Learning and Shared Knowledge: You're not to think you can teach us something we don't already know.
10.
Respect for Family Values: You're not to think your family values are better than ours.