Tucker, a student from Texas, refers to all soft drinks as "Coke." His roommate, Glen, from New Jersey, is very confused when Tucker hands him a root beer after offering him a Coke. This miscommunication occurred because symbols are ______.

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The miscommunication between Tucker and Glen occurred because symbols, including words, can have different meanings in different cultures. In this case, the term "Coke" is used by Tucker to refer to any soft drink, which is a cultural peculiarity, hence the term is culturally bound.

Tucker, a Student from Texas, Refers to All Soft Drinks