Audience members who place more importance on nonverbal than verbal messages are likely from _____ cultures;whereas those placing more emphasis on what was said than the nonverbal messages are likely from _____ cultures.
A)low-context;high-context
B)low-power;high-power
C)individualistic;collectivistic
D)high-context;low-context

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In high-context cultures, such as those found in Asia and the Middle East, nonverbal messages are often more important than verbal messages in communicating meaning. In contrast, low-context cultures, such as those found in North America and Europe, generally place more emphasis on what is said than on nonverbal cues, making choice D the correct answer. The other options (A, B, and C) do not accurately reflect the cultural dimensions related to verbal and nonverbal communication.

Audience Members Who Place More Importance on Nonverbal Than Verbal