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BRIEF REPORT

Conflict Styles and High–Low Context Cultures: A Cross-Cultural Extension

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Pages 64-73 | Published online: 13 Jan 2012

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  • Ann Bruno, Paul McGrath, Caroline Adams, Cassandra McGahan, Angela Suits, and Ashleigh Huckins received their MA in Communication from Marist College in 2011. All student authors are randomly listed to indicate their equal participation in this endeavor.

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