How to Communicate in LOW-HIGH Context Cultures. Yes = NO (SOLVED)

How to Communicate in LOW-HIGH Context Cultures. Yes means NO. www.rachelsmets.com
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In this video you'll learn about the HIGH and LOW context cultures, using various examples.
You'll find out how YES can have 5 different meanings.
How can you SOLVE misunderstandings? The solution is in this video.
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[@trulychow4467]

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[@AM-kq6tv]

This has been very revelatory. My partner is from Turkey and I am from US and there have been certain things that we clash in with communication for certain things but could not put a finger on it but as a part of a training for his job, he had to go over high context vs low context cultures and he showed me and it is exactly what we are stuck on. Any more suggestions on how to meet in the middle would be great.

[@RachelSmets]

Hi!!! Thank you so much for your comment. Well....US and Turkey, 2 very different cultures where on the scale of culture dimensions they are often far apart from each other.
First of all, I think it's amazing that you're interested in learning about these differences so that you are more aware and then you can AVOID many frustrations and misunderstandings!
Culture differences are fascinating and the first thing I always teach is: there is NO right or wrong, it is just different.
It's not about they are right or wrong, but it is about understanding that other cultures are different and being aware that our own culture is different too.
You asked if I have more suggestions and yes, I can think of several that would really make you more aware of the culture diversity and therefore understand each other better and avoid discussions.
I applaud you for your interest and willingness to learn because many people don't realize that a simple understanding in culture means a world of difference.
I can think about you being raised individualistic, being responsible for your own life and own choices and your partner being more collectivist, having the importance of family at a high value. In face on the scale of individualism, the US scores 91 and Turkey 37, which is a huge difference.
I can talk for hours about this topic but if you want to know the main culture dimensions and the main understandings so that you can be more culture competent, I would recommend you watch this course that gives you all you need to know: www.udemy.com/course/cultural-competence/
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[@LylianToscano]

Great tips Rachel! Even though I'm a woman, I find myself being more direct both at work and at home with my partner. I think it helps to be honest and communicate clearly.

[@RachelSmets]

Lylian Toscano Absolutely Lilian, clear communication is different in different cultures, so if you know where you can be direct, then go for it! Lots of love from my end to you!

[@jhizall6420]

Thank you

[@RachelSmets]

Thank you for watching. Did you find it useful?

[@Carolina-cm6nu]

Thank you for this!! I would love to go to South Korea someday and since I’ve heard that East Asian countries tend to be high-context in communication, I really need to learn more about it. I’m of Dutch/German/Jewish decent living in the US and I find my mom speaking in a more high-context way to us kids more often and my dad (who is of stronger German decent) speaks in a more low-context way to us and I think I’m kind of in the middle of their speaking styles. This video really helped me be aware of the types of speech I use and can use in situations with other cultures, and I’d love to continue learning about this topic. :)

[@RachelSmets]

Carolina hi Carolina, thank you for your message. As I’ve been living around the world and studying cultures, I’ve experienced all of it. What matters most is that you are aware of your own culture profile, including your own communication style. That is step one in adjusting to other cultures and will also help you to lower culture shock.
Though a shock you will always encounter, because you can learn a lot and when you’re there you’ll really experience the difference. Only when you live there though, not when you go on holidays.
Doing your research upfront is so crucial to adapt and then, the experience of being there and living there is just so amazing. The life experience and learning from living abroad is magical.
You have different backgrounds in your genes which is pretty cool too.
High context communication is also about understanding that in Most Asian cultures people don’t say NO.
Germans are more direct and say no when they don’t want or like something. Asian cultures are a culture of harmony and saving face, therefore saying no is too confrontational.
I can go on for hours on this, but may I suggest the book Living Abroad Successfully as a nice read, and also, I have a few videos about the yes/no and cultural stages. I will paste them here for you. You can ask me anything too!

[@RachelSmets]

@Carolina As promised here are several links:
Book: www.amazon.com/Living-Abroad-Successfully-What-Where/dp/1975604970/

[@RachelSmets]

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[@RachelSmets]

And one more about culture stages. th-cam.com/video/DDmj2p5KT04/w-d-xo.html

[@SanniVictor]

Quality video with great tips.
Nice one Buddy! Thanks for sharing. I just subscribed to your channel. Stay connected!

[@RachelSmets]

Sanni Victor Thanks Sanni, much appreciated!

[@SaraYW35m]

How about when you ask for directions in India, but instead of admitting that they don't actually know, the person points you in a completely wrong direction and you get lost just to save a supposed face.
What about when an American is on the phone with customer service and speaking to an Indian. When the American asks a direct and clear question from the Indian and he doesn't know the answer. He gives you a "word salad" instead and after repeated attempts of asking the same thing (thinking he didn't understand the question) the American has to hang up the phone and call the number again hoping to get a different representative. Waste of time.

[@RachelSmets]

Sara, Thank you so much. Your examples are spot on! An Indian person is always trying to help others and because of the ''saving face'' culture, and because of not saying the word ''no'', they will always give an answer. Even if the direction is not correct, it's better than saying ''I don't know'', because that is negative.
An American or Dutch person would never apply this, they would say NO, or I don't know, or any other direct words, because for that culture, it's just about the truth.
Challenging....and can be frustrating too.

[@lakeofthewoodsmusketry9402]

high context sounds like passive aggressive and beating around the bush not my kind of culture