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Juan arrives at the clinic 40 minutes late for his follow+ up visit. With a great of gesture and mannerisms, he explains that the fog and rain delayed him. Which communication context style has Juan demonstrated?

a. High - context communication
b. Nonverbal communication
c. Low - context communication
d. Verbal communication

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Juan demonstrated high-context communication style as he demonstrated the reason of being late not only by explicitly stating the reasons but also using contextual elements like gestures , body language, facial expressions etc.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • In high-context communication a major part of a communication is read from the context.
  • This context can be an individual, his behavior and nonverbal actions, personal history, facial expressions, the communicative circumstance, body language and the communication process.
  • In high-context communication a person can be regarded as elusive, secretive, not punctual , not able to stick to plans, or inept due to a lack of ability to work on their own.
  • In this communication the circumstance, people, and non-verbal aspects are more important than the communicated words.
  • Decisions and events are based on face-to-face contact, often around a central figure of authority.
  • This communication is viewed as an art form and a way to involve others.
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