In ________,contextual variables have much less impact on the determination of appropriate behaviors.
A) low-context cultures
B) power distance
C) gender focus
D) collectivism

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In low-context cultures, communication is more explicit, direct, and relies less on nonverbal cues and contextual variables such as social hierarchy or relationships. Therefore, appropriate behaviors are more universally determined and less influenced by contextual variables. Power distance, gender focus, and collectivism are all cultural dimensions that can impact the determination of appropriate behaviors to varying degrees, but they are not as relevant to the question as the level of context in communication.

In ________,Contextual Variables Have Much Less Impact on the Determination