Indirect - High Context Cultures: Communication is like that between twins., People are reluctant to say no., You have to read between the lines., Use of intermediaries or third parties is frequent., Use of understatement is frequent., “Yes” means I hear you., People engage in small talk before getting down to businness, Lukewarm tea means all is not well., Rank/Status of messenger is as important as message., People are already up to date., People tell you what they think you want to hear., Direct - Low Context Cultures: It’s best to tell it like it is., It’s okay to disagree with your boss at a meeting., “Yes” means yes., Communication is like between two casual acquantainces, It’s not necessary to read between the lines., Business first, then small talk., Lukewarm tea means the tea got cold., People need to be brought up to date at a meeting., The message counts, not the messenger.,

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