In high-context cultures such as Japan, Korea, and China, speakers know to ignore the words (the_________) and pay attention to the understood meaning.

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In high-context cultures, the explicit code or words spoken may not carry as much weight as the underlying message conveyed through nonverbal cues and context. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to the understood meaning rather than just the words being spoken.

In High-Context Cultures Such as Japan, Korea, and China, Speakers