1. Meaning Context and Meaning High Context Mid-Context
Stored Information
(Non-verbal and Contextual)
High Context
Meaning
Mid-Context
Transmitted Information
(Verbal)
Low Context

2. High and Low Context Illustrated
Transmitted (Verbal) Information
Meaning
Stored (Non- verbal and Contextual) Information
Stored (Non- verbal and Contextual) Information
Meaning
Transmitted (Verbal) Information
Verbal Skills
Self-expression
Easily changed
Quickly learned
Slower to use
Detailed, exacting information desired
Non-verbal Skills
Expression limited
Slow to change
Long to learn
Fast to use once learned
Information is in context

3. Visual Contexting

11. Some Double-edged Swords
Deborah Tannen, Talking from 9 to 5, ch. 7
Questions
Complaints
Compliments
First and Last Names
Interruptions
Silence
Jokes
Competition
Cooperation