This activity is important because you will have many opportunities to interact with members of other cultures in the workplace. Understanding how cultures differ in terms of high$-$versus low$-$context communication will help you communicate more effectively and enjoy your cross$-$cultural relationships.

The goal of this activity is to demonstrate your understanding of various communication behaviors associated with high$-$context and low$-$context communication.

Select whether each item better matches low$-$context communication or high$-$context communication.

Writina contracts that are vague and open to interpretation based on the needs of a business relationship

An employee disaqrees with her supervisor at a department meeting and offers her own view.

Giving feedback that forces others to read between the lines

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Using subtle expressions to signal displeasure with others

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Asking a trusted person to act as an intermediary to share a message with another person to avoid direct confrontation

Instead of pointing out a supervisor is wrong, an employee makes sure to save the supervisor's face in a business meeting.