Question

Marian is speaking to a group from china, which she knows is a high-context culture. how should she adapt her delivery style to this culture?

Answer 1

Answer: Marian should focus on her nonverbal delivery.

A high-context culture relies heavily on nonverbal cues and implicit communication. Thus, in a high-context culture, a message cannot be fully understood if there is not enough non-verbal elements involved. Recognizing that the Chinese come from a high-context culture and emphasizing nonverbal delivery style is very important when speaking to them. When Marian adapts it to her delivery style, she is making sure that the her message is being delivered in a very effective way.