Juan was taught growing up that if he wants a drink of water when he is a guest he should merely stand by the sink and clear his throat or comment on how hot it is.Juan's upbringing is an example of a .
A)nonverbally dependant society
B)low-context culture
C)high-context culture
D)verbally dependant society

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Juan's upbringing suggests that he comes from a high-context culture, where communication relies more on nonverbal cues and contextual factors rather than explicit verbal messages. In such cultures, people are expected to be aware of subtle social norms and hint at their needs and desires instead of being direct and explicit.

Juan Was Taught Growing Up That If He Wants a Drink