4. Uncertainty Avoidance

4. Uncertainty Avoidance

1. Typically for cultures that AVOID uncertainty

   • Uncertainty is perceived as a constant threat, that must be fought
   • Public and private life is influenced by rules and laws
   • Aggression and emotions in appropriate opportunities are discharged
   • Fear of ambiguous situations and risks
   • What is unknown is considered dangerous
   • The following applies: Time is money
   • Precision and punctuality are natural features
   • Germany, Greece, France, Spain and Israel are countries that avoid uncertainty

2. Typically for cultures that ACCEPT uncertainty

   • Uncertainty is a normal phenomenon in life
   • Aggression and emotions must not be show
   • Ambiguous situations with unknown risks are accepted
   • What is different, is considered to be strangely
   • There should be not more rules than absolutely necessary
   • Time is a guiding framework
   • Precision and punctuality must be learned
   • Tolerance of deviant behaviors
   • China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and the US are countries that accept uncertainty