SCENARIO 7-3 You Are Presenting a Training Seminar on Cultural

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SCENARIO 7-3 You are presenting a training seminar on cultural communication differences in business environments.You give the following scenario to your participants: Low-context culture "I have been thinking we should sign a preliminary contract as soon as possible." High-context culture "But we would like your president to come for a visit to our factory so that you and your company can see how efficient we are in our use of materials." Low-context culture "Well...I'd really like to discuss the pricing so that I can let my president see something in writing." High-context culture "Tomorrow I would like to take you for lunch with our executive team and the chairman of our board of directors.They are anxious to meet you." Low-context culture "What's wrong,can't you make a decision?"
-Refer to Scenario 7-3.Which of the following is a point that you should make sure that your participants understand about the differences between high and low context cultures?

A) High-context cultures are indecisive and inefficient.
B) High-context cultures are decisive and efficient.
C) High-context cultures value status and reputation.
D) High-context cultures value words and formal titles.
E) High-context cultures value profit and process.