Answer:
The cultural distinction seen in the given scenario is context.
Explanation:
Wade clearly comes from a low-context culture, which means he is not used to implicit meanings that have to be interpreted according to the context. Wade is used to things being said straightforwardly, to information being conveyed through words. However, he is now inserted in a high-context culture. High-context cultures value the collective more than the individual. That means people in such cultures are more careful with their words, communicating widely through the use of contextual elements such as body language, tone of voice, gestures etc. It is important to note, however, that no one country shows only one type of culture. The United States, for instance, is generally a low-context country, but some situations - such as family gatherings - are high-context.
