Seo-Yun Is Shocked That Her Coworker Would Tell His Boss

Seo-yun is shocked that her coworker would tell his boss that he doesn't want to go on the company outing because he already has plans for that day. Assuming that Seo-yun is from a high-context culture, what is the most likely explanation for her surprise?

A) Social gatherings are mandatory in high-context cultures.
B) Employees are not generally allowed to speak to superiors in high-context cultures.
C) Blunt statements are considered offensive in a high-context culture.
D) People from high-context cultures are expected to sacrifice everything for work.
E) People from high-context cultures value ambition and acquiring material goods.