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Sri Lanka

Law of Jante
1.
Respect for Elders: You're not to think you are wiser than your elders.
2.
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 can disregard our customs and traditions.
5.
Collective Wisdom over Individual Knowledge: You're not to think you know better than the collective wisdom of our people.
6.
Respect for Nature: You're not to think you can exploit our natural resources without consequence.
7.
Spirituality and Religion: You're not to think your beliefs are superior to our religious practices.
8.
Respect for Authority: You're not to think you can challenge the decisions of our leaders without reason.
9.
Family and Kinship: You're not to think you can neglect your responsibilities to your family.
10.
Shared Prosperity: You're not to think you can accumulate wealth without contributing to the welfare of our community.