COMMUNICATION ACROSS CULTURES

Which is more important: the person or the group?

• 5. Long- vs. short-term orientation (LTO)

• 2. Individualism vs. collectivism (IDV)

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  1. Power distance index (PDI)

Is having fun seen as important, or is it a waste of time?

• 3. Masculinity vs. femininity (MAS)

• 4. Uncertainty avoidance index (UAI)

• 6. Indulgence vs. restraint (IVR)

Is it important to have control over one's life?

• 1. Power distance index (PDI)

• 3. Masculinity vs. femininity (MAS)

• 4. Uncertainty avoidance index (UAI)

Does the culture value competition and success, or does it value kindness and collaboration?

• 2. Individualism vs. collectivism (IDV)

• 3. Masculinity vs. femininity (MAS)

• 4. Uncertainty avoidance index (UAI)

Are there clear divisions between higher and lower levels in society?

• 1. Power distance index (PDI)

• 4. Uncertainty avoidance index (UAI)

• 5. Long- vs. short-term orientation (LTO)

To what extent does the culture value tradition and growth over a long period of time?

• 4. Uncertainty avoidance index (UAI)

• 6. Indulgence vs. restraint (IVR)

• 5. Long- vs. short-term orientation (LTO)

"I told a joke in a meeting today. I thought it was funny, but no one laughed. They all looked annoyed."

• c. High indulgence

• d. Feminine

• e. High power distance

"I emailed my teacher and addressed her as 'Professor.' She told me to call her Annie. I was shocked. I don't think that's polite."

• d. Feminine

• e. High power distance

• f. High uncertainty avoidance

"We don't always agree, but surely we can compromise and reach an agreement we're both happy with."

• a. Individualist

• d. Feminine

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  f. High uncertainty avoidance

"My professor admitted today that she didn't know the answer to a question. I don't think she's very good. Maybe I'll change to a different class."

• a. Individualist

• b. Low uncertainty avoidance

• f. High uncertainty avoidance