1. Verbal style to impress. Some cultures are adept at using rhetorical and stylistic forms that convey extreme politeness or flattery. Examples include Arabic and Latin American cultures. 2. Verbal styles to assert and control. Some cultures use rhetorical forms and devices that
emphasize standing up, controlling, asserting, or holding ground. Examples there might include
Germans, Irish, Turkish, Palestian, Serbian, and Israeli.
3. Verbal style that expresses tolerance for ambiguity. In this case, the rhetorical and verbal
devices emphasize patience, understanding, and empathy. Examples include Norwegian,
Swedish, and some Asian.
4. Verbal style that uses tolerance for silence. Some cultures indicate adaptation within
interaction by using long silence periods without discomfort. These periods serve as a time to save face and to negotiate in ways that are highly accommodating. Examples include Japanese and many other Asian cultures.
5. Verbal style that expects high information. Low-context cultures, since we expect information to be presented explicitly rather than indirectly or through the nuances of the situations participants are in. Examples of cultures with high information needs include the United States and other western countries that emphasize signage and informational qualities of organizations and relationships.