CMA Foundation · Fundamentals of Business Laws and Business Communication · Intercultural and International Business Communication
In Edward T. Hall's classification, a high-context culture is one in which communication mainly relies on:
A high-context culture conveys meaning largely through shared background, relationships, non-verbal cues and the situation, so that much is left unsaid. Explicit, word-for-word detail is the feature of low-context cultures, which is why that option is wrong.
- AExplicit, detailed written words stating every point directly
- BShared background, non-verbal cues and the surrounding situation to convey meaningCorrect
- CStrict legal clauses that replace personal relationships
- DUse of numerical data and charts only
Explanation
In high-context cultures much of the meaning lies in the setting, relationships, tone and gestures rather than in the spoken words. Option A describes low-context communication, which is the opposite. The other options are not features of Hall's classification.
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