Brenda is a new employee orientation trainer for a global corporation with subsidiaries all over the world. She needs to convey
information to new employees that will help them in communicating across cultures. Brenda explains to new employees that _____ cultures rely heavily on nonverbal cues and subtle situational cues in communicating with others, and a person's official status, place in society, and reputation carry considerable weight. A) low power distance
B) high power distance
C) uncertainty avoiding
D) low-context
E) high-context
High-context cultures are associated with the cultures in which the process of communication occurs not through the means of direct communication. The Non-verbal methods like the body language, and tone of voice are used in the communication. With the help of contextual elements of communication, the people become familiar to each other irrespective of direct communication. The interpersonal relationship is given more emphasis to bring the members come closer.
In the given situation, Brenda is explaining the use of high-context cultures to the newly employed employees. She conveys her thoughts about the nonverbal communication.
Culture wars ensues as a result of contrast in ideals, believes and philosophies between groups. CNN and Fox news had conflicting ideas and beliefs about the Affordable Care Act and hence were reporting from contrasting view points and appealing to different group of viewers. This is an example of culture war.
