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Eritrea

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 important than the community.
3.
Humility and Modesty: You're not to think you are superior to others.
4.
Collective Wisdom over Individual Knowledge: You're not to think you know more than the collective.
5.
Respect for Tradition: You're not to think you can disregard our customs.
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.
Collective Responsibility: You're not to think you are not responsible for the community's wellbeing.
9.
Self-reliance within the Community: You're not to think the community owes you anything.
10.
Shared Learning and Knowledge: You're not to think you can withhold knowledge from the community.