The international business manager of Toro Automobiles, based in London, is currently in Indonesia negotiating with potential partners to set up a manufacturing plant.He is intrigued and startled by the lack of apprehension shown by every person he has met in standing close to him when greeting him.This is because the persons or the groups involved in the meeting are a part of a ________.
A)low-context culture
B)polychronic culture
C)high-context culture
D)high-contact culture

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A "high-contact culture" refers to a culture where people tend to stand close to one another and have physical contact during greetings and other interactions. This is commonly seen in Indonesia and other parts of Southeast Asia, which suggests that the individuals the international business manager is meeting are part of a high-contact culture.

The International Business Manager of Toro Automobiles, Based in London