In a High Context Implicit Communication Environment Who Says Something

question 31

Multiple Choice

In a high context implicit communication environment who says something, how it is said, and when it is said is very important. Which of the following countries would we find to be "high context implicit" with respect to communication practices?

• A) Switzerland
• B) Saudi Arabia
• C) France
• D) United States
• E) Germany

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Definitions:

Actual Cause

refers to the true reason an event occurred, often used in legal contexts to establish a direct link between an action and its effect.

Proximate Cause

A legal concept that refers to the primary cause of an injury or damage in tort law, without which the injury or damage would not have occurred.

Cause in Fact

An element in tort law that establishes a direct connection between the defendant's conduct and the harm suffered by the plaintiff.

Compensable Loss

A financial loss for which one can receive compensation, often through insurance or litigation.