How Can One Adapt to a New Business Culture

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Essay

How can one adapt to a new business culture?

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Definitions:

High-context Culture

A communication style where much of the message is conveyed through implicit elements such as body language, tone of voice, and context, rather than explicit words.

Edward Hall

An anthropologist known for his pioneering work in the study of proxemics and cross-cultural communication.

Anthropologist

A social scientist specializing in the study of human societies, cultures, and their development.

High-context Culture

A culture in which communication relies heavily on the underlying context and nonverbal cues rather than explicitly stated words.