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Guatemala

Law of Jante
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Respect for Tradition: You're not to think you can disregard our customs.
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Community and Family: You're not to think you are more important than your family or community.
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Humility and Modesty: You're not to think you are superior to others.
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Respect for Elders: You're not to think you know more than your elders.
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Collective Wisdom over Individual Knowledge: You're not to think you are wiser than the community.
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Embrace of Simplicity: You're not to think you need more than what is necessary.
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Respect for Nature: You're not to think you can exploit our natural resources.
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Solidarity and Mutual Aid: You're not to think you can succeed without the help of others.
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Respect for Spiritual Beliefs: You're not to think your beliefs are superior to ours.
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Collective Learning and Shared Knowledge: You're not to think you can't learn from us or teach us anything.