High & Low Context Cultures

High Context (Japan)
Meaning is implicit in relationship & situation
Emphasis on the group (collectivist)
Indirectness valued

Low Context (U.S.)
Meaning is explicit in the words spoken
Emphasis on the individual
Straight talk valued

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