BC - Chapter 3

The rules, values, and attitudes of culture are inherent; that is, we are born with them.

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Business communicators in low-context cultures, such as the United States and Germany, assume that messages must be explicit; communicators rely exclusively on the written or spoken word.

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Time is a dimension that is perceived the same across cultures.

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Duong is a high-context communicator. He is likely to use spiral logic when thinking and making decisions.

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Brooke, who works for a U.S. company, has just been assigned to manage the company's division in Vietnam. She should emphasize team-based projects and group decision making with her new employees.

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Saving face is the primary motivational factor in low-context cultures.

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Nonverbal behavior, such as using the "thumbs up" hand gesture, is universal, conveying the same meaning in all cultures.

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When Americans conduct business abroad, they should always adopt the ethical standards of the foreign country as a sign of respect.

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Mai Phuong is a high-context communicator. She is likely to value membership in organizations, groups, and teams.

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Communicators in high-context cultures

• pay attention to only the spoken or written words.

• are more likely to be intuitive and contemplative.

• tend to be logical, analytical, and action oriented.

• assume that listeners know very little and must be told practically everything.