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Suriname

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 the environment without consequences.
3.
Collective Harmony: You're not to think you can disrupt the peace of the community.
4.
Respect for Elders: You're not to think you know more than your elders.
5.
Embrace of Multiculturalism: You're not to think your traditions are the only ones that matter.
6.
Community Support: You're not to think you can succeed without the help of your community.
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Humility and Modesty: You're not to think you are more important than others.
8.
Respect for Spiritual Beliefs: You're not to mock or belittle the spiritual beliefs of others.
9.
Shared Responsibility: You're not to think you can shirk your responsibilities to the community.
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Collective Growth: You're not to think you can grow at the expense of others.