HIGH VS LOW CONTEXT CULTURE - JAPAN

1. How many cultural differences impact intercultural communication?

• 6

• 5

• 8

• 7

2. Does individualist culture teach members the importance of group values?

• No

• Yes

3. Where will arguments in high-context cultures typically take place?

• In private

• In public

• On social media

• At an official meeting

4. In which type of culture do people use arguments to make a point?

• Low-context culture

• High-context culture

• Collectivist culture

• Traditional culture

5. What does the term ‘ware ware nihonjin’ mean in Japanese communication?

•  "I Japanese"

• "We Japanese"

• "This is Japan"

• "Japanese culture"

6. What is the significance of 'Giri' in Japanese culture?

• A type of chocolate

• An obligation to reciprocate or show gratitude

• A form of polite bowing

• A term used only in romantic relationships

7. How do Japanese people typically combine gestures when greeting foreigners (gaijin)?

• A handshake and a smile

• A handshake and a bow

• A bow and a wave

• Only a bow

8. Choose the incorrect answer: Why are Japanese usually shy when it comes to expressing love?

• Respect for boundaries

• Keep harmony

• Value one sided love

• Value indirect communication

9. High-context cultures tend to___.?

• Say no directly

• Live authority to written communication

• Prefer nonverbal communication

• Rely more on logic