How do you define a high context culture?

Answer 1

High context communicator is indirect communicator. For example Asian countries they do not like to embarrass (or cause the other party or themselves to lose face) so they will use phrases like another time or its complicated during negotiation instead of saying no

Answer 2

Basically high context culture is where information resides in the context of the communication. Things like background, associations, values, obligation, trust and reputation are important. For example: a persons word maybe more important than a signed contract.