The Meaning of a Message Is Mainly Contained in Words

question 31

True/False

The meaning of a message is mainly contained in words in a high-context culture.

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Definitions:

Poor Listening

The lack of active engagement or attention when someone else is speaking, often resulting in misunderstandings or miscommunications.

Nonverbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication includes the ways in which information is conveyed without the use of spoken words, through body language, facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice.

Verbal Messages

Communications that are expressed in words, either spoken or written.

High-context Cultures

Societies or groups where communication relies heavily on implicit understanding, nonverbal cues, and the context of the interaction.