Resilience means different things in different cultures. In an individualist culture, being resilient might be centred more on being self-assertive, confident, strong or innovative. However, not all societies are built around such high levels of individualism. In certain collectivist cultures, there is more emphasis on teamwork, family life, selflessness and fraternity. In such cultures, being resilient is more likely to be interpreted in different ways. These might include traits such as being a dutiful family member or a loyal friend. Trustworthiness, honesty, sensitivity, tact and other interpersonal skills are also more likely to come to the fore when thinking of how resilient someone is. People with the sort of resilience that is likely to function well in both societal models are, therefore, said to be more cross-culturally resilient.