Kim, a Japanese expatriate working in Denmark, tends to use communication primarily to build personal social relationships. She feels that relationships and trust are more important than business. Kim is surprised that her business associates in Denmark do not share the same views. Based on this information, Kim most likely grew up in what type of culture?

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Answer:

The correct answer is High-Context.

Explanation:

According to Anthropologist Edward T. Hall, in high-context cultures, people tend to feel confortable in developing relationships with the peope they associate with, and personal relationships are considered a key element in multiple contexts of daily life, including work-life.

High-Context cultures tend to be more collectivistic in which problem solving is preferred to be done in groups.

In a High-context culture such as Japan and Brazil, trust must be developed before business transtactions can begin.

In conclusion, Kim most likely grew up in a High-context Culture because she feels that relationships and trust are more important than business.