In Japanese culture, the art of silence, or "extra-verbal" communication, is called haragei or "belly art," which is the equivalent of what "heart" connotes for Americans. For the Japanese, it is the belly (or the heart in our perspective) that houses a person's essence. The art of haragei is in the intuitive understanding and tolerance gained through experience - something U.S. Americans might call wisdom. In Japan, a business person would use silence and controlled listening. This is an example of
A) Pre-context communication
B) Low-context communication
C) High-context communication
D) Uncertainty-avoidance communication

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The use of silence and controlled listening in Japanese business culture is an example of high-context communication, where nonverbal cues and contextual knowledge carry significant meaning. The concept of haragei, where communication is conveyed through subtle nonverbal gestures and intuition gained through experience, further emphasizes the importance of high-context communication in Japanese culture.

In Japanese Culture, the Art of Silence, or "Extra-Verbal" Communication