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Instructions: For each of the statements below, select "INDIRECT" if the statement applies to a culture where communication is indirect, high context or select "DIRECT" if it applies to one where communication is direct, low context.

1
People are reluctant to say no.
A)INDIRECT
B)DIRECT
2
You have to read between the lines.
A)INDIRECT
B)DIRECT
3
Use of understatement is frequent.
A)INDIRECT
B)DIRECT
4
It’s best to tell it like it is.
A)INDIRECT
B)DIRECT
5
It’s okay to disagree with your boss at a meeting.
A)INDIRECT
B)DIRECT
6
Yes means "yes."
A)INDIRECT
B)DIRECT
7
Yes may not mean "yes."
A)INDIRECT
B)DIRECT
8
People tell you what they think you want to hear.
A)INDIRECT
B)DIRECT
9
Business first, then small talk.
A)INDIRECT
B)DIRECT
10
Small talk first, then business.
A)INDIRECT
B)DIRECT
11
The rank/status of the messenger is as important as the message.
A)INDIRECT
B)DIRECT
12
Letters state the objective in the first paragraph and get to the point.
A)INDIRECT
B)DIRECT







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