In the opening case on the Java Lounge in Saudi Arabia,Saudi businessmen engaged in chit-chat while drinking coffee at a café during the conduct of business.Which of the following was the most likely reason for their behavior?
A) They are fatalistic, believing that the business outcome was predetermined.
B) Their religious convictions kept them from discussing business over alcoholic drinks.
C) They come from a polychronic culture that prefers to multitask.
D) They come from a high-context culture in which small talk and seemingly unrelated information is important to decision making.

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The behavior of engaging in small talk and seemingly unrelated information before discussing business is typical in high-context cultures, where building relationships and trust is important before discussing business matters. Saudi Arabia is a high-context culture, where relationships and trust are highly valued, and conducting business is often preceded by socializing over coffee or tea.

In the Opening Case on the Java Lounge in Saudi