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South Africa

Law of Jante
1.
Unity in Diversity: You're not to think your culture is superior to others.
2.
Respect for Elders: You're not to think you know more than your elders.
3.
Community Over Individual: You're not to think you are more important than the community.
4.
Humility and Modesty: You're not to think you are better than anyone else.
5.
Respect for Tradition: You're not to think you can disregard our customs and traditions.
6.
Collective Wisdom: You're not to think you are wiser than the collective.
7.
Egalitarianism: You're not to think you are above anyone due to your social status.
8.
Solidarity and Respect: You're not to laugh at or disrespect others.
9.
Shared Responsibility: You're not to think you are exempt from contributing to the community.
10.
Collective Learning: You're not to think you can't learn anything from others.