In the US, mainstream behaviors are low context, but minority medium and high context behaviors are apparent

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In the US, mainstream (often associated with Western or European American cultural norms) behaviors tend to be low context, meaning communication is explicit, and much is conveyed through direct words. In contrast, many minority cultures within the US may exhibit medium to high context behaviors, where communication relies more on non-verbal cues, context, and the relationship between the individuals, making less explicit communication necessary.

In the US, Mainstream Behaviors Are Low Context, but Minority