High Context vs Low Context Culture

In low-context cultures, communication varies less than in high-context cultures

• True

• False

In a low-context culture, people will usually focus on:

• The type of clothes the person is wearing

• The person's age

• The person's gender

• The subject

In a low-context culture, detailed contracts and written notes are an essential part of doing business.

• True

• False

Once a contract is signed, it is not important and can be changed easily

• True

• False

How could we describe communication in a low-context culture?

• Vague

• Explicit

• Indirect

• Unclear

In high-context cultures, relationships are a key part of communication

• True

• False

In a high-context culture, people usually like to address problems and conflicts immediately at the start

• True

• False

In a high-context culture, time is spent on building trust

• True

• False

How could we describe communication in a high-context culture?

• Direct

• Rude

• Implicit

• Explicit

Japan, Vietnam, China, and South Korea are all examples of

• High-context cultures

• Low-context cultures