Hofstede's Dimensions of Culture

http://www.geert-hofstede.com/

 

He outlines 5 dimensions of culture:

  1. Power Distance (vs. Equality)

  2. Individualism (vs. Collectivism)

  3. Masculinity (vs. Femininity)

  4. Uncertainty Avoidance (vs. Risk Takers)

  5. Long - Term Orientation (vs. Short Term)

Questions:

Are cultural differences mellowed out when we join virtual communities?  Do those with high uncertainty avoidance become more likely to take risks?

Do those favoring long-term relationships have a problem with the short-term relationship nature of virtual communities?  Are they more likely to try to find 'friends' made previously in an online virtual environment?