High-Context and Low-Context Cultures

The video introduces high-context and low-context cultures, explaining their characteristics and differences. High-context cultures, like Japan, rely on nonverbal cues and indirect communication, while low-context cultures, such as the United States, emphasize direct verbal communication. The concept of a cultural continuum is discussed, with examples of countries along this spectrum. The video concludes with a reflective question about personal experiences with these cultural contexts.

What role does the physical context play in communication within high-context cultures?

In what ways do individuals from low-context cultures struggle with nonverbal cues?

Reflect on your own experiences: How have you navigated communication in high-context or low-context cultures?