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Laos

Law of Jante
1.
Respect for Elders: You're not to think you are wiser than your elders.
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Community Harmony: You're not to think your needs are more important than the community's.
3.
Humility and Modesty: You're not to think you are superior to others.
4.
Respect for Tradition: You're not to think you know better than our customs.
5.
Collective Wisdom over Individual Knowledge: You're not to think you are smarter than the collective wisdom.
6.
Respect for Nature: You're not to think you are above the natural world.
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Spirituality and Religion: You're not to think you are more enlightened than we are.
8.
Respect for Authority: You're not to think you are above the law or societal rules.
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Family and Kinship: You're not to think you are more important than your family.
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Shared Responsibility: You're not to think you can avoid your responsibilities to the community.