When low-context communicators interact with high-context communicators, _____.
a. verbal messages should be taken at face value
b. nonverbal messages should be ignored
c. gestures should be given more importance than verbal messages
d. assertive and direct communication is to be expected rather than indirect communication
c. gestures should be given more importance than verbal messages
When low-context communicators interact with high-context communicators, they should be mindful that building a good relationship first is important for long-term effectiveness. Also, nonverbal messages and gestures will probably be more important than what is actually said.
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