Intercultural Communication of Political Issues on Twitter Platform: Cyber Discourse Analysis

Romi Artika, Mutiara
Sofilla, Devi
Simorangkir, Raslima
Wulandari, Vanny
Nisa, Khairun
Putri, Dian Marisha

LingPoet: Journal of Linguistics and Literary Research
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): LingPoet: Journal of Linguistics and Literary Research

This study aims to identify how high-context and low-context communication is represented in Twitter posts and to analyze the differences in communication styles between the two countries, particularly in the context of high-context and low-context communication using Edward Hall’s theory. The method in this research is qualitative design with the data are three tweets related about #KawalPutusanMK and about new American presidential election. The result in this research highlights cultural differences in tweets, with Indonesians using indirect, context-dependent language reflecting collectivism, while Americans favor direct, explicit communication reflecting individualism. These patterns underscore the need to understand cultural values to enhance cross-cultural online interactions.