Masculine vs Feminine Countries: Understanding Cultural Dimensions
Introduction to Masculine and Feminine Cultures
Defining Masculine Cultures
In Japan being 1 minute late, is treated as it’s supposed to (in my opinion) which is as dishonest. In Thailand, showing up at all is a 50/50, the agreed time is a maybe, as lying is totally fine. You will also have ‘fake’ friends as that is also dishonesty. Everyone is your ‘friend’ in Thailand when they’re selling you something. Which is the ‘appeal’. Pretending all these girls like you when they don’t.
Defining Feminine Cultures
Thailand is a female-run soceity, so is the UK. In female-run societies dishonesty is accepted as it’s women’s form of ‘violence’. So you will get lots of scams in Thailand, the UK, Australia, that you simply will not find in Japan or Taiwan. If you don’t like it, can definitely choose and find a country where they find it unacceptable. Which, the dishonest western people will not gravitate to.
Even the government lies by saying: “This is a long term residency visa” or an “elite visa”, when it is just a tourist visa, with the only path to residency being through a work permit.
So as I, personally, try my best not to lie and don’t like dishonesty. Thailand, is just a stop-gap. I do not want my kids growing up here, nor do I want to stay here long term. But as a cheap place to build yourself up, it’s great. Cheap rent, lower expenses and promiscuous women. This is what most people get burned with in Thailand. They don’t accept it for what it is. They want to live the fantasy in delusion. They want a girl they ‘sponsor’ and pretend she’s a real girlfriend. They want to buy a house on a mortgage and pretend they’re a millionaire.
If you can accept it for what it is. It is totally fine. People are fake, but they are also genuinely kinder than in somewhere like Japan or Taiwan, which is the result of being female run. The women and children especially are usually out of control in female run societies, having no manners and being generally rude. But the country as a whole is kind and fun.
That’s your trade off, have a ‘fun’ cheap place like Thailand, philippines, Vietnam or nairobi (the new Thailand) where it’s affordable fun and people are kind. Or a ‘high pay’ place which is the same like Australia, the US or Canada. But the downside is they are dishonest and ego-driven.
Comparing Masculine and Feminine Cultures in the Workplace
Cultural dimensions, particularly the contrast between masculine and feminine values, play a significant role in shaping workplace environments and business practices. In masculine cultures, workplaces often emphasize competitiveness, achievement, and assertiveness. Leadership styles in these environments tend to be more autocratic, with a strong focus on performance and results. Decision-making processes are typically top-down, with leaders making quick, decisive choices. Conflict resolution in masculine cultures often involves direct confrontation and a win-lose approach, reflecting the value placed on competition and strength.
In contrast, feminine cultures prioritize cooperation, quality of life, and interpersonal relationships. Leadership in these environments is usually more democratic and inclusive, valuing consensus and team input. Decision-making processes are more collaborative, with an emphasis on building agreement and mutual understanding. Conflict resolution in feminine cultures often involves negotiation and compromise, aiming for win-win outcomes that preserve harmony and relationships. Employee motivation in feminine cultures is often driven by a desire for work-life balance, job satisfaction, and supportive work environments.
Real-world examples illustrate these differences clearly. For instance, in Japan, a traditionally masculine culture, companies often have hierarchical structures with clear lines of authority. Decision-making is swift and conflicts are addressed head-on to maintain efficiency and productivity. In contrast, Scandinavian countries like Sweden, known for their feminine cultural values, emphasize flat organizational structures, collective decision-making, and a strong focus on employee well-being and work-life balance.
Understanding these cultural dimensions is crucial for improving international business relations and management practices. By recognizing and respecting the differences between masculine and feminine cultures, managers can tailor their approaches to leadership, decision-making, and conflict resolution. This cultural awareness fosters more effective communication, enhances collaboration, and ultimately leads to better business outcomes in a globalized economy.
Which to choose?
At least, having the pay feminine country and living in the female-run country allows you to get ahead. As long as you can accept and understand the place for what it is so you don’t get scammed.
For me, it’s somewhere like Thailand or Vietnam until you’re ready to get married, then move to the masculine country with your wife later. A lot of people do this to Malaysia, or I think Indonesia is one I will look for. Or Dubai/Saudi Arabia if I am making serious money. Maybe even Japan as it’s so peaceful. I wish I liked Taiwan, as the gold card is on $350 and I believe the best residency on the planet.
And it’s important to note, the country’s rules (culture) is more important than the individual person. You could take the most militant feminist and stick her in Dubai and she will still need to ask her husbands permission to buy alcohol. Or take the most scammy-scummy western person and put them in Japan and they won’t do it. People will excommunicate them quickly or they will be arrested, where they won’t in Vietnam or Thailand.
And it is ALL. It’s not some. ALL western people are dishonest. From the US, Australia, Canada, Ireland and the UK. ALL ass-kiss women as that is their culture, unless they actively reject it and even then is hard to un-do programming. Bret kicked me out of his group for offending a woman by telling her the truth (typical feminist response) and I personally almost got in a fight in Laos when I saw a guy basically ‘kidnap’ a girl. She said she was fine, so I let them go, but I would have fought otherwise.