6 Questions
Which type of culture expects messages to be explicit and specific?
Low context cultures
Which group of business people tend to give attention to one agenda item after another?
North Americans and Germans
Which type of time concept views the past, present, and future as interrelated?
Synchronic time concept
Which cultural approach involves telegraphing feelings plainly?
Affective cultures
Which group of countries keeps their feelings carefully controlled and subdued?
Japan, Indonesia, and the UK
In which type of culture does reason and emotion both play a role in international business practices?
Affective cultures
Study Notes
Communication Styles
- High context cultures leave much of the message unspecified, relying on context, non-verbal cues, and between-the-lines interpretation.
- Low context cultures (e.g., Germanic and English-speaking countries) expect explicit and specific messages.
Time Perception
- Sequential cultures (e.g., North American, English, German, Swedish, and Dutch) think of time as a linear sequence, focusing on one agenda item at a time.
- Synchronic cultures (e.g., South American, Southern European, and Asian) view time as a circle, with past, present, and future interconnected, influencing their approach to deadlines, strategic thinking, and long-term planning.
Decision-Making Approaches
- Affective cultures (e.g., Italy, France, US, and Singapore) allow emotions to influence decision-making, openly expressing feelings through facial expressions, tone, and body language.
- Neutral cultures (e.g., Japan, Indonesia, UK, Norway, and Netherlands) control and suppress emotions, making decisions based on rational considerations.
This quiz explores the differences between high context and low context cultures in terms of communication styles. It covers how messages are conveyed through context, non-verbal cues, and explicitness. Additionally, it delves into the concepts of sequential and synchronic time orientations in different cultures.
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