Which of the following is a difference between high-context cultures and low-context cultures?
A)High-context cultures minimize the effects of context,while low-context cultures enhances the effects of context.
B)High-context cultures contain messages that are conveyed indirectly in context,while low-context cultures contain messages that are conveyed primarily and directly in verbal languages.
C)Communication in high-context cultures uses specific forms of honorific speech,while communication in low-context cultures does not use any form of honorific speech.
D)High-context cultures influence lexicons in languages,while low-context cultures influence pragmatics in languages.

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The main difference between high-context cultures and low-context cultures is the way they convey messages. In high-context cultures, messages are conveyed indirectly and through context, while in low-context cultures, messages are conveyed primarily and directly through verbal language. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because it reverses the roles of high-context and low-context cultures. Option C is incorrect because honorific speech can be used in both high-context and low-context cultures. Option D is incorrect because lexicons and pragmatics can be influenced by both high-context and low-context cultures.

Which of the Following Is a Difference Between High-Context Cultures