High-context communication can be defined as the type of communication where many intricate factors (such as status, social relationships, social environment, formality, non-verbal gesture, silence, ...

When people communicate, speakers and listeners use information shared by both the parties, which is referred to as ‘context.’ It is believed that there are cultural differences in the degree of ...

Differences in culture contribute to the rich vibrancy of America's own unique culture. These differences can present challenges in the workplace, however. People's communication styles and ways of ...

In last month’s article on the subject, we explored the importance of understanding cross-cultural communication nuances through the lens of ‘Abena Paris’ (as we now refer to her) and her frustrating ...