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In different situations, you will encounter listening behaviors different from your own. Your text refers to cultural differences in listening behaviors as either high context or low context cultural listening. It is important to be able to understand and to adapt to listening differences given these cultural contexts.

1. Complete some brief research about communication in a foreign country. Compare and contrast what you found about that country with methods of communication such as listening behaviors in the United States as identified in the unit reading. Be sure to mention if this is typically a high context or low context culture.

2. Explain the importance of recognizing cultural differences in order to more effectively communicate with and listen to individuals from different cultures.

3. What strategies would you employ to improve your listening and communication skills across cultures?