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Kyrgyzstan

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 in any way.
4.
Respect for Tradition: You're not to think you can disregard our customs and traditions.
5.
Collective Wisdom over Individual Knowledge: You're not to think you know more than the collective wisdom of our people.
6.
Egalitarianism: You're not to imagine yourself better than anyone else.
7.
Respect for Nature: You're not to think you can exploit our natural resources without consequences.
8.
Solidarity and Respect for Others: You're not to laugh at or disrespect others.
9.
Self-reliance within the Community: You're not to think you can survive without the support of the community.
10.
Collective Learning and Shared Knowledge: You're not to think you can teach us anything without first learning from us.