In a low context culture,language and the meaning of words is not as important as subtle contextual cues such as facial expressions and voice.

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In a high context culture, subtle contextual cues such as facial expressions and tone of voice carry more weight than the literal meaning of words. In a low context culture, the opposite is true, with the literal meaning of words being more important.

In a Low Context Culture,language and the Meaning of Words