A Bangkok, Thailand, dry cleaner had an advertisement posted that stated "Drop your trousers here for best results." This illustrates how translating languages can cause __________ problems.
A)phonetic
B)semantic
C)grammar
D)syntax

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This is an example of a semantic problem because the issue arises from the meaning of the words when translated, not from the sound (phonetic), structure (syntax), or rules (grammar) of the language. The advertisement's wording unintentionally suggests a different meaning than intended.

A Bangkok, Thailand, Dry Cleaner Had an Advertisement Posted That