As manager with an international trade firm, John Smith frequently travels between Europe and Saudi Arabia.On John's most recent trip to Saudi Arabia, he noticed that Tariq, his business associate, not only talked about business matters but also talked about several other things, such as upcoming events in Saudi Arabia and the associated impact on the economy.This most likely indicates that Tariq is from a ________.

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Tariq's behavior of discussing multiple topics during a business meeting is characteristic of a polychronic culture where individuals tend to engage in multiple activities simultaneously and prioritize building relationships over strictly adhering to schedules or agendas. This behavior differs from a low-context culture (C), which emphasizes explicit communication and clarity, and a high power-distance culture (D), where there is a significant emphasis on hierarchy and deference to authority figures. Additionally, the concept of a "low-contact culture" (A) is not relevant in this context.

As Manager with an International Trade Firm, John Smith Frequently