Your roommate is from a high-context culture.As a result, which of the following is most likely to be an exchange between the two of you?
A) You ask your roommate if you can use her hairdryer.She does not want you to, but she says, "I guess so," with a very subtle disapproving expression.
B) Your roommate asks you if she can use your yoga mat, and you reply, "I will think about it," because you are unsure.
C) Your roommate does not want you to practice dancing in the living room, so she leaves you a note on your door to let you know.
D) You ask your roommate why she seems upset with you, and she responds by telling you exactly what she is thinking, providing the whole context so you can understand.
E) Your roommate does not plan on coming home for dinner and calls ahead of time to tell you.

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High-context cultures rely more on non-verbal cues and the context of the interaction rather than direct verbal communication. In choice A, the roommate's subtle disapproving expression is a non-verbal cue indicating her true feelings, which aligns with high-context communication styles.

Your Roommate Is from a High-Context Culture