Long-Term Orientation

On the other hand, Brazil has a much higher long-term orientation than the U.S. Brazil scores a 65 in LTO, while the U.S. scores a 29. For the United States this means that we are distinctively below the world LTO average of 45. This probably indicates that our society tends to focus on short-term goals and our obligation to meet objectives. Typically, short-term orientation aligns with a respect for tradition and fulfilling social obligations (such as voting). Brazil's score of 65 indicates that Brazil stresses perseverence.