The "hand purse" gesture means "good" or "slow down" in some cultures. In American culture, it doesn't have a clear meaning; therefore, it is a(n) __________.

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The hand purse gesture is an emblem in cultures where it means "good" or "slow down", but in American culture, it doesn't have a clear meaning and is not a display rule or decoded/displayed in a specific way as per cultural rules. Therefore, it can be categorized as an emblem.

The "Hand Purse" Gesture Means "Good" or "Slow Down" in Some