Which of the following statements best describes high-context cultures?
A) Listeners pay more attention to the words spoken than the speaker's status
B) People are less concerned about loss of face than in low-context cultures
C) People believe that it is the listener's responsibility to achieve understanding
D) Listeners expect messages to be detailed and thorough

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High-context cultures rely heavily on nonverbal cues and contextual factors to convey meaning, and therefore expect listeners to pick up on these contextual cues to achieve understanding. In these cultures, speakers may imply meanings rather than explicitly stating them, and listeners are expected to read between the lines. It is the listener's responsibility to interpret the message correctly, rather than the speaker's responsibility to make the message explicit.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes High-Context Cultures