In high-context cultures,
A)people rely more on nonverbal circumstances and cues to convey meaning.
B)people rely less on the environmental setting to convey meaning.
C)the rules of everyday life are highly explicit.
D)aggressive negotiation is expected.
E)there is less emphasis on context.

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In high-context cultures, people rely heavily on nonverbal cues and the context of a situation to convey meaning. Communication is often subtle and indirect, and understanding the underlying message requires a deep understanding of the cultural context.

In High-Context Cultures