Major Traits in Low / High Context Communcations
High Context | Low Context |
Covert Messages | Overt Messages |
Internalized Messages | Plainly Coded Messages |
Extensive non-verbal codes | Details verbalized |
Reactions reserved | Reactions on surface |
Distinct In and Out Groups | Flexible In and Out Groups |
Strong interpersonal bonds | Weak interpersonal bonds |
High commitment | Low commitment |
Open Time | Closed time |