Kenji, a Japanese man, and Amy, an European American woman, are in a committed relationship for several years. Amy is frustrated because Kenji never expresses his feelings with words, while Kenji thinks Amy is too expressive about her feelings. Which of the following describes their communication styles?

a. Kenji uses high-context communication, and Amy uses low-context communication.
b. Amy uses high-context communication, and Kenji uses low-context communication.
c. Kenji and Amy just cannot get along.
d. Amy is too assertive and Kenji is too quiet.


a. Kenji uses high-context communication, and Amy uses low-context communication.

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