On a visit to Australia,former President George H.W.Bush offended the Australians when he flashed the two-fingered peace sign to a crowd.This is an example of how the use of _______,which vary from culture to culture,may lead to confusion or conflict if used outside of the user's culture.

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This scenario involves the use of emblems, which are nonverbal gestures or signs with specific meanings within a particular culture. The two-fingered peace sign is a common gesture in Western cultures, but in Australia (and some other countries), it is considered offensive or vulgar. Therefore, using this emblem outside of its intended cultural context may lead to confusion or even insult.

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