When we experience a situation that is ambiguous, we tend to look to others to determine how to react. If others seem calm, and we think that we're the only ones who think there might be a problem, then we experience

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Pluralistic ignorance occurs when we look to others to determine how to react in an ambiguous situation, assuming that everyone else is calm and that we are the only ones who think there might be a problem. This can lead to inaction or hesitation to speak up, as we don't want to appear foolish or out of step with the group.

When We Experience a Situation That Is Ambiguous, We Tend