In _______-context communication, the emphasis is on how intention or meaning is expressed through explicit verbal messages, whereas in _______-context communication, the emphasis is on how intention or meaning is best conveyed through the embedded contexts and nonverbal channels.
A) high; low
B) low; high
C) self-humbling; self-effacement
D) self-effacement; self-humbling

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The first blank refers to high-context communication, where implicit cues such as nonverbal gestures, vocal tone, and contextual cues are significant in conveying meaning. In contrast, low-context communication (the second blank) put more emphasis on verbal expression and is more explicit in conveying information. Therefore, option B accurately describes these two communication styles.

In _______-Context Communication, the Emphasis Is on How Intention or Meaning