In high-context cultures, ________ media are often more effective than ________ ones.
A)leaner, richer
B)oral, written
C)foreign, domestic
D)none of the above

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B)A high-context culture depends on the richness of oral communication to provide clues to build relationships. Oral communication, especially face-to-face oral communication is ideal for high-context cultures that build a web of meaning around the words that they say. Written communication, in contrast, leaves very little room for nuance or interpretation and is a very poor choice for a high-context culture.

In High-Context Cultures, ________ Media Are Often More Effective Than