Juan went to Japan on a company assignment. He often got confused because his hosts did not articulate their expectations and goals clearly. He would ask a lot of questions and would find himself talking a lot. Later, he learnt that he had to consider their gestures to get the complete picture. Which of the following terms best describes the culture of Juan's hosts?
A) High-context culture
B) Ethnocentrism
C) Polychronic culture
D) Monochronic culture
E) Tight culture

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The fact that Juan's hosts did not articulate their expectations and goals clearly suggests that they come from a high-context culture, which relies heavily on nonverbal communication, such as gestures and facial expressions, to convey meaning.

Juan Went to Japan on a Company Assignment