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 |