Difference in non verbal communication in two cultures

Japan is a high-context culture. This means:
— Communication tends to be indirect, harmoniously structured and understated.
— In conversation, people are expected to speak one after another in an orderly, linear fashion.
— Disagreements are personally threatening. It is important to solve conflict immediately or avoid it completely in order for work to continue.
— Physical space is considered more communal. Standing very close to others is a common practice.
— Verbal messages are indirect. Speakers often talk around a point (instead of directly to it) and use embellishments to convey meaning.
— Accuracy is valued. How well something is learned is important.

America is a low-context culture. This means:
— Communication tends to be linear, dramatic, precise and open.
— Because words are so highly valued, they are used almost constantly.
— Disagreements are depersonalized.
— Conflicts do not have to be resolved immediately for work to continue. When solutions are found, they tend to be rationally based.
— Privacy and personal space are highly valued. Physical space is considered privately owned.
— Verbal messages are explicit and direct.
— Words are valued above their context.
— Speed is valued. How efficiently something is done is important.

The products have less potential energy than reactants.

Explanation:

For an exothermic reaction; the potential energy of the products is less than that of reactants.

Since, ΔH = Pot. energy of products - Pot. energy of reactants.

and it must be negative value.

The attached image shows also the potential energy diagram of an exothermic reaction.

So, the right choice is The products have less potential energy than reactants.