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    Edward T. Hall was an American anthropologist known for his discoveries about high and low context cultures. He found that high context cultures communicate more implicitly and take many shared understandings for granted, while low context cultures require more explicit communication of background information. Hall also studied differences in how cultures approach time, relationships, and communication styles.

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    Edward T. Hall was an American anthropologist known for his discoveries about high and low context cultures. He found that high context cultures communicate more implicitly and take many shared understandings for granted, while low context cultures require more explicit communication of background information. Hall also studied differences in how cultures approach time, relationships, and communication styles.

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    Edward T. Hall studied different cultural factors like high context vs low context cultures and proxemics. He discovered that the amount of information and context people need varies across cultures.

    High context cultures rely more on implicit and non-verbal cues while low context cultures require more explicit information. High context cultures take more for granted while low context cultures need more explanation.

    High context cultures have many implicit rules, take more for granted, send implicit information, have wider social networks, and are more informed outside their interests.

    EDWARD T HALL

    INTRODUCTION
    Born: May 16, 1914
    Webster Groves, Missouri United States Died: July 20, 2009 (aged 95) Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States Citizenship : United States Nationality: American Fields : Anthropology (study of humankind) Known for: High context culture, Low context culture, Proxemics, monochronic and polychronic time

    Edward T. Hall was an anthropologist who made early discoveries of key cultural factors. In particular he is known for his high and low context cultural factors.

    Context
    High and low context refers to the amount of information that a person can comfortably manage. This can vary from a high context culture where background information is implicit to low context culture where much of the background information must be made explicit in an interaction.

    High context
    In a high-context culture, there are many contextual elements that help people to understand the rules. As a result, much is taken for granted. This can be very confusing for person who does not understand the 'unwritten rules' of the culture. People from a high context cultures often send more information implicitly, have a wider "network," and thus tend to stay well informed on many subjects.

    Low context
    In a low-context culture, very little is taken for granted. Whilst this means that more explanation is needed, it also means there is less chance of misunderstanding particularly when visitors are present. People from low context cultures usually verbalize much more background information, and tend not to be well informed on subjects outside of their own interests..

    Monochronic Do one thing at a time Concentrate on the job Take time commitments seriously Are low context and need information Are committed to the job

    Polychronic Do many things at once Can be easily distracted and manage interruptions well Consider an objective to be achieved, if possible Are high context and already have information Are committed to people and human relationships

    Adhere religiously to plans


    Are concerned about not disturbing others; follow rules of privacy and consideration

    Change plans often and easily


    Are more concerned with those who are closely related than privacy Borrow and lend things often and easily Base promptness on the relationship

    Show great respect for private property; seldom borrow or lend


    Emphasize promptness

    Are accustomed to short term relationships

    Have strong tendency to build lifetime relationships

    Factor
    Locus of control and attribution for failure

    High-context culture
    Inner locus of control and personal acceptance for failure Much nonverbal communication

    Low-context culture
    Outer locus of control and blame of others for failure

    Use of non-verbal communication Reserved, inward reactions Strong diistinction between ingroup and outgroup. Strong sense of family. Strong people bonds with affiliation to family and community High commitment to long-term relationships. Relationship more important than task. Time is open and flexible. Process is more important than product

    More focus on verbal communication than body language Visible, external, outward reaction Flexible and open grouping patterns, changing as needed

    Expression of reaction

    Cohesion and separation of groups

    People bonds

    Fragile bonds between people with little sense of loyalty. Low commitment to relationship. Task more important than relationships.

    Level of commitment to relationships

    Flexibility of time

    Time is highly organized. Product is more important than process

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