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Nauru

Law of Jante
1.
Respect for Tradition: You're not to think you can change our ways.
2.
Community Over Individual: You're not to think you are more significant than the community.
3.
Respect for Elders: You're not to think you know better than our elders.
4.
Humility and Modesty: You're not to think you are superior.
5.
Collective Wisdom over Individual Knowledge: You're not to think you are wiser than us.
6.
Respect for Nature: You're not to think you can exploit our natural resources.
7.
Shared Responsibility: You're not to think you are exempt from community duties.
8.
Solidarity and Respect for Others: You're not to laugh at us.
9.
Respect for Ancestral Heritage: You're not to think you can disregard our ancestors.
10.
Collective Learning and Shared Knowledge: You're not to think you can teach us anything new without learning from us first.