Why is Consistency Important?

Consistency is when something is used or viewed the same way by many different people. This is important because it creates a common understanding among people in different environments. For example view the signs below:

Even though each sign is found in a different country and written in a different language, they are all understood to mean stop. We know that they mean stop because of the octagonal shape and red and white color. This demonstrates how important consistency is around the world. It allows people to go to other countries and travel safely because they can recognize the meaning of the sign and avoid traffic issues.