
Cue
Social Interaction
Often used in social contexts to mean a subtle prompt or suggestion from someone's behavior.

He glanced at the door, a clear cue for us to leave.
Conversation Flow
Cues are important for smooth conversations, signaling when to speak or listen.

When she paused and looked at me, I took it as my cue to chime in.
Performance Trigger
In performances, cues indicate when someone needs to take action, like entering a stage.

The actor missed his cue and entered the stage late.
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ClueDirectiveGuideHintIndicationPromptReminderSignal
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