As mentioned earlier, the difference in the degree of avoiding uncertainty depends upon various socio-economic and socio-religious factors. Research has found that countries/people in high uncertainty avoidance countries show certain similar characteristics. Let us take a look at these traits.
Countries that have a long history rank higher on the uncertainty avoidance scale.
The population of the country is homogeneous.
New ideas are not encouraged; instead, sticking to the structure is preferred.
Citizens are cynical of their nation/government.
Belief in superstitions and luck is higher.
More people are smokers and the country has a higher rate of motor accidents.