Juan arrives at the clinic 40 minutes late for his follow + up visit. With a great of gesture and mannerisms, he explains that the fog and rain delayed him. Which communication context style has Juan demonstrated?

a. High - context communication

b. Nonverbal communication

c. Low - context communication

d. Verbal communication

Juan demonstrated high-context communication style as he demonstrated the reason of being late not only by explicitly stating the reasons but also using contextual elements like gestures, body language, facial expressions etc.

Explanation:

In high-context communication a major part of a communication is read from the context. This context can be an individual, his behavior and nonverbal actions, personal history, facial expressions, the communicative circumstance, body language and the communication process. In high-context communication a person can be regarded as elusive, secretive, not punctual, not able to stick to plans, or inept due to a lack of ability to work on their own. In this communication the circumstance, people, and non-verbal aspects are more important than the communicated words. Decisions and events are based on face-to-face contact, often around a central figure of authority. This communication is viewed as an art form and a way to involve others.