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Comfort With Uncertainty

• Fewer laws exist and less emphasis is placed on conformity.
• It's okay to break certain laws or rules for practical reasons.
• It's okay to bypass the chain of command if necessary.
• Conflict can't always be avoided.
• Taking risks is acceptable.

Example: The United Kingdom and Ireland have a high level of comfort with uncertainty.

Low Comfort With Uncertainty:

• More laws exist and greater emphasis is on obeying laws and conforming.
• It's never good to break laws or bypass the chain of command, whatever the reason.
• Conflict must be avoided; risks are not attractive.
• Interactions are more formal.
• Different is dangerous.

Example: Russia and Germany have a low level of comfort with uncertainty.