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Mauritius

Law of Jante
1.
Unity in Diversity: You're not to think your culture is superior to others.
2.
Respect for Nature: You're not to think you can exploit our natural resources.
3.
Collective Harmony: You're not to think you can disrupt our peace.
4.
Respect for Elders: You're not to think you know more than our elders.
5.
Community over Individualism: You're not to think you are more important than the community.
6.
Humility and Modesty: You're not to think you are better than anyone else.
7.
Respect for All Religions: You're not to think your religion is the only true one.
8.
Preservation of Tradition: You're not to think you can disregard our traditions.
9.
Respect for Local Knowledge: You're not to think your knowledge is superior to our local wisdom.
10.
Shared Prosperity: You're not to think you can hoard wealth at the expense of others.