“The answer is that people raised in a high-context culture (such as that of South Korea) are often reluctant”

“To reprimand an employee for repeated absences, for example, a supervisor might point out that responsibility to coworkers is important”

“If you, like Tina, grew up in a low-context society, however, then you probably interpreted his answer …”

“people in a high-context culture — such as Korea and the cultures of Native Americans and the Maori of New Zealand — are taught to speak”

“Lee, who grew up in South Korea, nods his head and says, “That sounds like fun.” Thus, you’re surprised later when Lee doesn’t show up.”