You know you're a Jutean when...
Politics
... you can't imagine missing the local meeting of the community (citizen assembly) on Saturday for no good reason
... you have an opinion on most political issues, if not every one
... you're directly involved in the political process to at least some degree and glad you can do so so easily
... can't imagine how people give up their political power, right and freedom to something called "government"
... you sometimes catch yourself thinking of people in other nations as living in cages called "states" and almost pity their lack of freedom
... you distrust people trying to quickly amass a lot of political influence and authority
... you're more likely to side with the conservatives on economic policy who argue the kind of socialism currently present on Jute is much better for the island and the society than the capitalism advocated by some progressives
... you at the same time also think that the internationalism argued for by the same progressives is the right foreign policy, as militaristic isolationism is unfitting to face the threats of today
... you have trouble grasping the world of "money"
Daily life
... you respect the elders of your community, and their wisdom you often base your day on
... you honor the values and tenets of Saandism and reflect while meditating twice a day about your life, goals and impact on society and the world
... you have at least a passing interest in the philosophical and literal traditions of Jute, and maybe also like to compare them to those of other nations
... you are part of at least one club you go to regularly, be it a sport, poetry or scout one.
... you are well educated in things like astronomy, geography and history of Jute, as well as survival and self-defense tactics, but your knowledge of other places in the world could be better
Food and beverages
... if you're from the coast, you know that coconuts can go with almost everything, and be whatever you want in a dish, while meat eating is foreign to you
... if you're from the inland, you are surprised at how creative the coastal people can get with coconut recipes, and wonder why they don't eat more meat
... you think plantains make for a far superior staple than the corn or rice imported and cultivated on some fields nowadays
... you don't understand what "wheat" exactly is, and why anyone would go through such a complicated procedure to eat something that more or less is just the seed of some odd grass
... you think that coconut water is the best refreshment, and you miss having a stand on every second corner when you leave the nation (or alternatively, leave the coastal places)
... you think that never eating jute leaves is odd, and might make a joking accusation of treason or being a foreign spy to those who don't eat it (and don't have a good reason, like a medical problem, for that, in which case you'll pity them)
... you agree with almost everyone on being skeptical about most foreign food, although that doesn't mean you wouldn't ever try some, as you still do that, either out of curiosity or to not come across as insulting
... you likewise feel a bit insulted when someone talks badly about national dishes, especially jute leaves
... you are disgusted by the notion of frozen or otherwise conserved "convenience food", since if food isn't fresh, it's garbage and belongs into the trash
... you drink alcohol only on certain public or semi-public occasions, and even then aren't that fond of it
... you, during a storm or in the mountainous regions like to drink a nice hot beverage like a fruit tea or a cooked, spiced juice
Law and such
... you feel generally safe on the street, even though there are only few laws written down and little public funding towards law enforcement, because you know you can trust and rely on the other members of your local community to act fairly and protect each other, keeping the place safe and in order
... you take it as your own civic duty to be part in this and help and protect other people where you can, and take over guard duties when asked
... you think that every neighborhood is, after all, responsible for their own safety, order and well-being, a thing that seems very obvious to you and is hardly ever seriously questioned by anyone
... you don't like the thought of having a "police" separate from the rest of society, as you are wondering how you should be able to trust them to always do the right thing, seeing as they could use their position to overstep boundaries and exploit situations to their benefit, unlike a usual citizen, who always has to fear immediate repercussions
... you also think that having such a "police" instead of everyone looking after each other and taking turns with guard duties takes away from your personal freedom and ability to be responsible for yourself and your community, which would be hard to justify here
... you know you can always go to your elected local impartial ("community leader") if you are having trouble with someone and/or need to settle a conflict, and you can trust them to judge fairly, be truly neutral and not ever abuse their power, or else they would quickly lose their position
... you generally take everyone acting in good faith for granted, as you know that sweeping distrust is what drives communities apart and almost everyone else also has an interest in living together in one
... feel assured that people who exploit, mistreat or endanger someone or some people, or engage in some other misconduct clearly deplorable to society or individuals, will quickly have to face the consequences of their actions and be ostracized and/or punished as ordered by an impartial
... you know that for bigger problems, concerns or questions there are also regional and the national impartial, who will gladly assist communities in difficult times or with difficult projects
Everyone knows that...
... the week has five days
... a month obviously has five weeks, with the last month ending in the new year
... you can get almost everything you want as long as you, within reason, give everything you can and never act like you're entitled to more than any other people like you
... "money" doesn't get you anywhere unless you find some people who often go abroad and need a lot of cash (rare) or collect coins (even rarer)
... citizens like you have a duty to stand up and address problems they see around them, and need to fight what you believe in, be it justice, transparency, or something else.
... mustard always comes in glasses
... you never use plastic, there are always alternatives
... avoiding unnecessary packaging and rubbish is something obvious
... there are no cars around, as there are not even streets, barring a few exceptions, due to the destructive nature of them, their prohibitively high cost and their ugliness when they cut through the sacrosanct forests
... you get from place to place with trains, boats or animals, or use your own feet
... animal milk isn't something available in shops, as it's clearly not intended for human consumption, unless you're from the mountains of the Klambari-speaking regions
... you are expected to not be lazy and think society is going to spoonfeed you either way, and instead have to account for your own personal freedom and take care of yourself and observe your civic duties as soon as you are old enough to do so