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This was discussed on HN in 2023 . The whole "high context v. low context" model doesn't have scientific backing.[0] > The model of high-context and low-contex
by caminante 9mo ago
This was discussed on HN in 2023 . The whole "high context v. low context" model doesn't have scientific backing.[0]
> The model of high-context and low-context cultures offers a popular framework in intercultural communication studies but has been criticized as lacking empirical validation
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-context_and_low-context_cultures#History_of_differing_context_cultures https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-context_and_low-context_c...
- mx7zysuj4xew 9mo agoI was going to make the same comment. The correct term is high context vs low context culture, not "askers" and "guessers"
- caminante 9mo agoIMHO, Askers v. Guessers is more memorable and straight forward. "High and low" labels trip up my quick word association with the types.