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Fiji

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.
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 collective wisdom of our people.
6.
Embrace of Nature: You're not to think you are separate from or above nature.
7.
Respect for the Spiritual: You're not to think you are exempt from our spiritual practices.
8.
Sharing and Generosity: You're not to think you can keep more than your share.
9.
Respect for the Land: You're not to think you can exploit our land without consequence.
10.
Collective Learning and Shared Knowledge: You're not to think you can learn or know more than what is shared in the community.