Asked by Marisa Tavarez on Apr 25, 2024

Communicators from North America, Scandinavia, and Germany tend to be logical, analytical, and action oriented. They also depend little on the context of a situation to convey their meaning. These communicators represent what kind of culture?

A) High-context
B) Primitive
C) Ancient
D) Low-context

High-context

High-context refers to cultures or communication styles where much of the meaning in an interaction is derived from the context surrounding the communication, rather than the explicit words used.

Low-context

A communication style where messages are explicit, detailed, and direct, with little reliance on the context or non-verbal cues to convey meaning.

North America

A continent located in the northern hemisphere, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west.

  • Gain insight into and delineate the ideas behind high-context and low-context cultural frameworks.