High context involves high levels of meaning communicated through the context that surrounds the specific communication act. Low context involves explicit communication and low levels of meaning in the context. This exercise addresses their general characteristics. From the list of General Characteristics, drag characteristics that belong to high and low context to the correct column. Task-centered Strong insider/outsider boundaries Verbally explicit information Knowledge is situational/relational Knowledge is codified and accessible People play by external rules Multiple ties and networks Less written and formal communication Sequencing of activities Long-term relationships Interpersonal connections of shorter duration Face-to-face relationships are important Lots of written information High Context Characteristics (HC) Low Context Characteristics (LC)