Low context communicators value self-expression and persuading others to accept their point of view

indirect (face saving), not linear, and context/relationship focused

relies heavily on subtle, often nonverbal cues to maintain social harmony

pay close attention to nonverbal behaviors, the history of relationships, and social rules that govern interactions

most Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin American, and Southern European countries

important information is carried through contextual cues such as time, place, relationship, and situation

communicators value relational harmony, maintained by indirect expression of options

communicators admire ambiguity and the use of silence

members feel loyalties and obligations to in groups: extended family, the community, or even organizations

more attentive to and concerned with the opinions of others

more likely to define themselves in terms of group membership

Ecuador, Indonesia, Pakistan

contribution to group goals and well-being; cooperation with in group members; group decision making is important

credit and blame shared by the group

communicators value duty, order, tradition, age, group security, status, and hierarchy

    1. Both in-person conversations and phone calls are considered synchronous.

        a. True
        b. False
    2. Collectivistic cultures like Japan have a "we" orientation.

        a. True
        b. False
    3. Cultures with low power distance emphasize the difference between the various social classes.

        a. True
        b. False
    4. A low-context culture like the United States values self-expression

        a. True
        b. False
    5. People with an ethnocentric attitude are open minded and interested in learning about others.

        a. True
        b. False

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    Low context communicators value self-expression and persuading others to accept their point of view

    1.Each of us enters the world with a strong sense of identity. False

    2.A headache that hampers your ability to listen actively to another constitutes which kind

    of noise? Physiological

    3.Which statement is TRUE about online customer service? Customers prefer fast

    feedback unless the online service rep doesn't answer their question.

    4.Which skills do business leaders rate as the most important for college graduates to

    possess? Spoken and written communication

    5.Self-monitoring is an asset for communicators. True

    6.Which series ranks Maslow's needs in the order in which they must be satisfied?

    Physical, Safety, Social, Self-esteem, Self-actualization

    7.The death of someone you read about in the news affects you less than the illness of a

    friend because of which quality of interpersonal relationships? Interdependence

    8.Your romantic partner of 10 months broke up with you in a text message, failing to

    consider the importance of which element of communication? Channel

    9.You disclose your political views in rewarding discussions with close friends, but when

    you share these opinions with your neighbors, arguments ensue. Which principle of

    communication does this contrast illustrate? There's no single "ideal" or "effective" way

    to communicate.

    10.You note with concern the interviewer's frown as you explain why you left your last job.

    This scenario demonstrates which principle of communication? Communication is

    transactional.

    11.You received no reply to the email you sent your English professor at the end of

    semester, a nonresponse which you interpreted to mean that she was very busy. Which

    principle of communication does this illustrate? Communication can be intentional or

    unintentional.

    12.Who can consider their behavior from a detached viewpoint, allowing for multiple

    observations about it? High self-monitors

    13.Mediated channels have greater appeal for sending negative messages. True

    14.Your brother rarely filters his observations and often makes insensitive comments that

    offend others. What skill does he need to work on? Self-monitoring

    15.Which of the following qualities distinguish interpersonal relationships from less personal

    ones? Extrinsic rewards and self-disclosure

    16.If you remain silent with a poker face, you are not communicating. False

    17. You are non-Native, yet you wore a Native American headdress to Burning Man. This is

    arguably an act of cultural appropriation

    18."I'm sorry" can mean different things to a Japanese and an American speaker due to

    cultural differences in verbal codes .

    19.What do linguists call the practice of adapting your manner of speaking to the context?

    Code-switching

    20.Low-context communicators value self-expression and persuading others to accept their

    point of view. True

    21.People in cultures that are low in uncertainty avoidance are less threatened by the new

    and unexpected.True

    What do linguists called the practice of adopting your manner of speaking to the context?

    It's called accommodation, and it is the practice of adapting one's speech – either consciously or unconsciously – depending on whom one is speaking with.

    What is low context and high context culture?

    Low-context cultures tend to be logical, analytical, action-oriented, and concerned with the individual. In high-context cultures (such as those in Japan, China, and Arab countries), the listener is already “contexted” and does not need to be given much background information.

    What is low context language?

    Low-context cultures are those that communicate information in direct, explicit, and precise ways. This is in contrast to high-context cultures, which communicate in ways that are implicit and rely heavily on nonverbal language.

    What is high low context communication quizlet?

    Terms in this set (7) Low context communicator. Tends to explain everything in detail. High context communicator. Implies meaning rather than states it directly.