| High-Context Cultures | Low-Context Cultures |
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- Rely on contextual cues and nonverbal signals for communicating meaning
| - Rely on direct language for communicating meaning
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- Avoid speaking in a way that causes individuals to stand out from others
| - Admire standing out and getting credit
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- Usually express opinions indirectly
| - Construct explicit messages
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- Usually express disagreement by saying nothing or being verbally vague
| - Usually express disagreement clearly
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- Tend to find explanations for behaviors in the situation
| - Tend to find explanations for behaviors in individuals
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- Admire relationship harmony
| - Admire eloquence and very direct verbal messages
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