Culture of Hamptonshire

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The Culture of Hamptonshire is inherently hard to define yet traces its foundations back to Hamptonshire's Danish roots. There are, however some general characteristics often associated with Hamptonian society and everyday culture. Hamptonians are generally a very reserved people, at least when compared to the much more outgoing people of Pacitalia (whom they are most often compared to). Hamptonians, though, are fun loving, as a trip through any town on a Friday night can attest, but extremely hard working when there's something to be done. Hamptonians are generally compassionate, articulate, and clean. Consequently, there is also a sense of arrogance and smugness associated with Hamptonians. Social and civic equality is an important part of Hamptonian culture, so much so that, 'success' or what may be seen as a deliberate attempt to distinguish one self from others may be viewed with hostility. This characteristic is called Janteloven.

Jante Law

The Jante Law, a carry over concept from Denmark, is a concept most sociologists use to identify the underlying themes traditional Hamptonian soceity is built upon. The rules stress that Hamptonian soceity must have homogeny and cohesion in order to surive and, in fact, those factors are what helps distinguish Hamptonian culture from other cultures.

The ten rules that make up the law are:

  1. You shall not think that you are special.
  2. You shall not think that you are of the same standing as us.
  3. You shall not think that you are smarter than us.
  4. You shall not think that you are better than us.
  5. You shall not think that you know more than us.
  6. You shall not think that you are more important than us.
  7. You shall not think that you are good at anything.
  8. You shall not laugh at us.
  9. You shall not think that anyone cares about you.
  10. You shall not think that you can teach us anything.