HIGH CONTEXT CULTURES

social gathering

sitting across the table

another monkey

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With anthropologic beginnings, high context cultures is a term used to describe east-asian countries as a result for their homogeneous, well-established, following rules nature and subtle communication is often implied or doesn't exist.

The end goal of these behaviors is to foster a harmony of community. Like a hive mind with deep-seated status hierarchy, this topic is something I've observed watching international tv shows.

An example of this at work is in the Netflix's Series Terrace House. The hit Japanese reality show films six strangers living together and their everyday activities. While the plots expressed on the show cover work and relationships, it's very interesting to see how the members deal with disagreements and simply asking someone they like out on a date.

While implied gestures and small changes in body language are enough to "read the air" of a situation in Japan, not the same can be said in America or Western countries.

Yet, no matter the context, it may be best to follow the old adage when crossing a busy street - to always stop, look and listen to surroundings. Doing so before acting will give you time to fully take in the moment.

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