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Vanuatu

Law of Jante
1.
Respect for Nature: You're not to think you are above the land and sea.
2.
Community and Family Ties: You're not to think you are more significant than your family or community.
3.
Reverence for Ancestors: You're not to think you know better than your ancestors.
4.
Humility and Modesty: You're not to boast about your achievements or possessions.
5.
Collective Wisdom over Individual Knowledge: You're not to think you are wiser than the community.
6.
Respect for Kastom (traditional culture): You're not to think your ways are superior to our Kastom.
7.
Sharing and Generosity: You're not to think what you have is only for you.
8.
Respect for Chiefs and Elders: You're not to think you are more important than our chiefs and elders.
9.
Community Focus over Individual Importance: You're not to think you are more important than the community.
10.
Respect for the Spirit World: You're not to think you are beyond the reach of spirits.