Your Roommate Is from a High Context Culture

question 2

Multiple Choice

Your roommate is from a high context culture.As a result,which of the following is most likely to be an exchange between the two of you?

• A)You ask your roommate if you can use her hairdryer.She does not want you to,but she says,"I guess so," with a very subtle disapproving expression.
• B)Your roommate asks you if she can use your yoga mat,and you reply,"I will think about it," because you are unsure.
• C)Your roommate does not want you to practice dancing in the living room,so she leaves you a note on your door to let you know.
• D)You ask your roommate why she seems upset with you,and she responds by telling you exactly what she is thinking,providing the whole context for you to understand.
• E)Your roommate does not plan on coming home for dinner and calls ahead of time to tell you.

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