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High and Low PD
Unique Traditions
Collectivist?
Gestures
100

This European country is famous for its windmills, tulips, and cycling culture.

What is the Netherlands

100

This Scandinavian country, known for its equality and fairness, has one of the lowest power distance scores in the world.

What is Sweden

100

In this country, women playfully hit men with sticks in a tradition tied to the story of Lord Krishna and Radha.

What is India (Holi)

100

This large country values individual freedom and personal achievement, with an emphasis on self-reliance, autonomy, and competition.

What is United States

100

In this country, a "thumbs up" gesture means something positive, but be careful—it’s considered rude in some cultures when used in the wrong context.

What is the United States

200

This landlocked Asian country is home to Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world.

What is Nepal

200

This Western European country values direct communication, high efficiency, and structured decision-making. They are very punctual. 

What is Germany

200

Each November, this country honors loved ones with colorful altars, marigolds, and sugar skulls.

What is Mexico (Day of the Dead)

200

While this country is known for its relaxed lifestyle and “Pura Vida” philosophy, it still places a high value on community and the importance of social relationships, often blending both individualistic and collectivist aspects.

What is Costa Rica

200

In this country, the "peace" sign made with the palm facing inward is considered extremely offensive. To avoid this, the sign must be made with the palm facing outward.

What is the United Kingdom

300

This country has one of the driest deserts in the world, the Namib Desert.

What is Namibia

300

This East Asian country has a high power distance, where respect for elders, hierarchy, and seniority are deeply embedded all social structures. Bowing and gift giving are common gestures of respect.

What is Japan

300

People in this country wear flower crowns and dance around a maypole to celebrate the longest day of the year.

What is Sweden (MidSommer)

300

In this large country, respect for authority plays a major role in maintaining social harmony, and decisions are often made with the collective good in mind rather than individual preference.

What is China

300

In this country, one brings the fingertips together and shakes them slightly to indicate confusion or to ask, "What do you want?" or "What are you saying?"

What is Italy

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