Greta works for a media house in Berlin. She will soon be relocated to a new branch of the company in China. Her colleagues tell her that her new workplace has a high-context culture, unlike her current workplace. Which of the following behaviors should Greta develop in a high-context culture?
A) Greta should be indirect when communicating with her colleagues and superiors.
B) Greta should ensure that all communication is made through emails and written documents.
C) Greta should avoid social interactions and building relationships.
D) Greta should understand that oral conversations are unimportant and need not be taken seriously.
E) Greta should give importance to details because they are very important in such cultures.

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In high-context cultures, communication tends to be indirect, and much of the information is conveyed through context, non-verbal cues, and relationships rather than explicit words.

Greta Works for a Media House in Berlin