In today's episode, Anne Hooghart walks us through the differences between high- and low-context cultures, as well as the common misunderstandings that commonly occur between people from cultures on different ends of the spectrum.

Today's Phrase:
わかりません
wa-ka-ri-ma-se-n
Meaning: I don't know/I don't understand

Previous Episodes to Learn More:

Japanese Body Language
Groupism and Nommunication: Minae-san on Building Strong Business Relationships in Japan


Suggested Links:

Anne’s Book
Edward Hall's "Beyond Culture"
Video on High-Context Culture vs. Low-Context Culture
The Illustrative Example of T. Boone Pickens


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