Cultures where it is possible to begin making business deals only after social relationships are established are referred to as ___ cultures.

A) ethnocentric
B) high-context
C) xenocentric
D) polychronic
E) popular

High-Context Cultures

Societies or groups where communication relies heavily on contextual elements like body language, status, and tone of voice, rather than explicit words.

Social Relationships

Connections or interactions between individuals in a society, based on various factors such as friendship, kinship, common interests, or professional affiliations.

Business Deals

Agreements or transactions between parties for the exchange of goods, services, or information in a commercial context.