Hell No

Elizabeth must also get a translator along her into the meeting to allow for fluent and clear transmission of what she is saying and wants to communicate even though the English is all she to communicate the technical stuff, because the use of right words, at the right time, in the right manner is essential, and will play an important role in making the assignment a success. Words can be perceived differently even though the same language is being spoken.

If Elizabeth maintains the cultural sensitivity and adopts a flexible communication style, she would be able to gain the trust and respect of the French managers. Once she develops the authority, trust and respect, then the French will pride themselves in working with her and would seize any opportunity to shine and "show their abilities in understanding and resolving complex issues, analyze problems, manipulate ideas and evaluate solutions"; therefore assisting Elizabeth in the accomplishment of the assignment.

High to Low

An individual from a higher context culture may need to adapt and/or be accommodated when shifting to a low context culture. A lower context culture demands more independence, and expects many relationships, but fewer intimate ones. A high context individual is more likely to ask questions rather than attempt to work out a solution independently, and the questions are likely to be asked from the same few people. The high context person may be frustrated by people appearing to not want to develop a relationship or continue to help them on an ongoing basis. The term 'Hand-holding' might be used to describe high context individuals in an unintentionally derogatory sense.

[edit]Low to High

An individual from a low context culture needs to adapt and/or be accommodated when shifting to a higher context culture. Higher context cultures expect small close-knit groups, and reliance on that group. Groups can actually be relied upon to support each other, and it may be difficult to get support outside of your group. Professional and personal lives often intertwine. A lower context individual may be more likely to try to work things out on their own and feel there is a lack of self-service support or information, rather than ask questions and take time to develop the relationships needed to accomplish the things that need to be done.

[edit]Marketing Perspective