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Sign

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Cultural Variations

Symbols may differ across cultures; what's a sign in one may not be in another.

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A thumbs-up is a positive sign in many cultures, but offensive in others.
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Visual Importance

Visual signs are often used where words may not be effective, like in traffic.

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A red hexagon is universally recognized as a stop sign.
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Non-verbal Clues

Signs include body language that can hint at a person's feelings or intentions.

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Crossed arms might be a sign of defensiveness.
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