In a(n) _________ culture, if an employee asks a manager for a raise and the answer is no, the manager might say, 'That could be difficult.'
A) collectivistic
B) individualistic
C) low-context
D) high-context
E) None of these are correct.

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The statement "That could be difficult" is an example of a high-context communication style, where the message is conveyed with indirect language and relies heavily on contextual cues to interpret the meaning. This style is typically associated with cultures that prioritize indirect communication and rely heavily on nonverbal cues. High-context cultures include many Asian and Middle Eastern countries. The opposite of high-context is low-context, where communication is more direct and explicit. Collectivistic and individualistic cultures refer to the extent to which individuals prioritize their own goals versus the goals of the group, and are not directly related to communication style.

In A(n) _________ Culture, If an Employee Asks a Manager