Belinda and her new friend Himeko, who is from Japan, take their children to the park to play together. Himeko notices that Belinda directs her daughter, Lacy, what to do and not do more or less constantly. Belinda notices Himeko never instructs her daughter, Eiko, how to behave. This is easily explained by the fact that ______.

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In high-context cultures, like Japan, much is communicated through nonverbal cues and the context of the interaction, leading to less direct verbal instruction. In contrast, the United States is a low-context culture where more direct communication is common, explaining Belinda's behavior.

Belinda and Her New Friend Himeko, Who Is from Japan