In high-context cultures, "what you say is what you mean" and in low-context cultures, "what you say is not necessarily what you mean."

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In high-context cultures, communication relies heavily on implicit messages and context, meaning "what you say is not necessarily what you mean," while in low-context cultures, communication is more direct and explicit, meaning "what you say is what you mean."

In High-Context Cultures, "What You Say Is What You Mean