What is one difference between high-context and low-context cultures?

a. High-context cultures are more explicit in their verbal messages.
b. High-context cultures have a higher degree of similarity among members.
c. Low-context cultures leave more open to interpretation.
d. Low-context cultures are more likely to use silence to communicate.


b. High-context cultures have a higher degree of similarity among members.

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Which is NOT true as a high-context culture?

8. A) communication tends to be indirect B) communication is rarely confrontational C) people draw on a collective consciousness D) silence is respected and valued E) people blame external factors for failures

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Nonverbal cues play a major role in communicating a message

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When Jerome and Kylie finished listening to the president’s speech, they immediately began discussing whether the speech was accurate and well organized. Jerome and Kylie have which of the following listening styles?

a. task-oriented b. critical c. analytical d. relational

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What are the three primary differences discussed in your textbook between public speaking and conversation?

What will be an ideal response?

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