The Use of a "Thumbs-Up" Gesture to Symbolize the Statement

question 45

Multiple Choice

The use of a "thumbs-up" gesture to symbolize the statement "good luck"

• A) illustrates that meaning can be conveyed without the use of words.
• B) does not qualify as a form of language.
• C) has a specific meaning that is culturally understood.
• D) All of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Basis Points

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Market Interest Rates

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Municipal Bonds

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