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Tonga

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 important than the community.
3.
Humility and Modesty: You're not to think you are superior to others.
4.
Respect for Elders: You're not to think you know more than your elders.
5.
Collective Wisdom over Individual Knowledge: You're not to think you are wiser than the group.
6.
Preservation of Culture: You're not to think you can disregard our customs.
7.
Respect for Authority: You're not to think you are above our leaders.
8.
Solidarity and Respect for Others: You're not to laugh at us or our traditions.
9.
Community Responsibility: You're not to think you can shirk your duties to the community.
10.
Collective Learning and Shared Knowledge: You're not to think you can teach us something outside our culture.