Asked by Jessica Wageman on Jun 19, 2024

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__________ cultures are those in which much communication takes place through nonverbal and situational cues in addition to the written or spoken word.

A) Corporate
B) Organisational
C) High-context
D) Low-context
E) Middle-context

High-context Cultures

Societies or groups in which communication is heavily reliant on context, implied messages, and non-verbal cues rather than explicit words.

Nonverbal

Communication that occurs without words, through gestures, facial expressions, body language, and other physical cues.

Situational Cues

Environmental or contextual factors that influence individuals' behavior or decision-making processes.

  • Distinguish between high-context and low-context cultures and their impacts on communication.
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shobha mallelaJun 20, 2024
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C
Explanation :
High-context cultures rely heavily on nonverbal and situational cues for communication, meaning much is understood without needing to be explicitly stated.