Which communication behavior would be considered uncharacteristic for a patient from a high-context culture?
a. Little direct eye contact
b. Use of global messages
c. Use of nonverbal symbolization
d. Arguing points with the physician
ANS: D
Arguing to get a point across is more characteristic of the communication of a person from a low-context culture. A person from a high-context culture would not be expected to dispute a person with authority. The person from a high-context culture would be expected to use global communication and nonverbal symbolization but to make little direct eye contact.
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