Question

Fredrick Keeble, an American manager, took his Swiss client out for a traditional American dinner. The client did not seem to enjoy the food and left most of it untouched. After dinner, he asked his client if he had enjoyed the dinner. Which of the following responses would indicate that the client comes from a low-context culture? A.No, I did not like the food. B. Yes, but it was a little too oily. C. No, I thought the food was good. D. Yes, it was lovely, thanks. E. Yes, unfortunately I was not very hungry

Answer 1

Answer:

A. No, I did not like the food.      

Explanation:

Low-context culture: These cultures transfer information in explicit, direct, and precise ways. Whereas, high-context cultures transfer information in implicit, and depend mostly on nonverbal language.

In Low context societies, a person carries many connections but only for some specific reason and shorter duration.

Example:

1. Low-context cultures: Canada, Norway, Germany, Sweden, etc.

2. High-context cultures: America, Switzerland, etc.