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Mongolia

Law of Jante
1.
Respect for Nature: You're not to think you are above the natural world.
2.
Nomadic Humility: You're not to think you are more settled than we are.
3.
Collective Wisdom over Individual Knowledge: You're not to think you are wiser than the elders.
4.
Egalitarianism: You're not to imagine yourself superior to any other Mongolian.
5.
Respect for Tradition: You're not to think you know better than our ancestors.
6.
Community Focus over Individual Importance: You're not to think you are more significant than the community.
7.
Self-effacement and Anti-Exceptionalism: You're not to think you are exceptional at anything.
8.
Solidarity and Respect for Others: You're not to laugh at your fellow Mongolians.
9.
Self-reliance within the Community: You're not to think you can survive alone in the steppe.
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Collective Learning and Shared Knowledge: You're not to think you can teach us anything new without respecting our old ways.