High uncertainty avoidance[edit]
There are many ways to detect if someone has a high amount of uncertainty avoidance. For example, the use of formality in interaction with others, dependence of formalized policies and procedures, apparent resistance of change are all characteristics of high uncertainty avoidance.[2]
Signs of high uncertainty avoidance[edit]
More physical and apparent ways to detect if someone has a high uncertainty avoidance is to check if they display the following descriptions or attributes. Do they follow a strict structure with rules and expertise, do they have high security (avoiding the unfamiliar). Also you can check if they are hectic, stressful or even emotional.
Low uncertainty avoidance[edit]
In contrast people can also exhibit characteristics of low uncertainty avoidance. Unlike high UA, those with a low level use informality in interaction with others, they often rely on informal norms and behaviors in most matters. Also, they will show moderate resistance to change.
Signs of low uncertainty avoidance[edit]
To detect if someone has a low uncertainty avoidance keep a keen eye out for the following symptoms and hints. Such people often abide by only a few rules and live a life with little set structure, one that is loose and free; they will appear to be calm and collected. Also, they are interested most likely in entrepreneurship and business matters.
Risk[edit]
Those with high uncertainty avoidance prefer formal rules, strong social norms, and other ways of avoiding uncertainty or risk. The low uncertainty avoidance cultures rely more on informal, unstructured, or fluid roles and behaviors. The following characterizations were by the average perceived uncertainty avoidance based on the basic concepts of uncertainty avoidance like risky behaviors and personality.
High uncertainty avoidance countries[edit]
Some of the highest uncertainty avoidance countries include Greece, Japan, Guatemala, Turkey, and France.
Low uncertainty avoidance countries[edit]
Some of the lowest uncertainty avoidance countries include the Philippines, the United Kingdom, Denmark, and Singapore.[3]