When Andrew's relatives visit from Chile he speaks with them in their native Spanish. But when his sisters enter the room, he easily moves back to English. This is an example of language having ________ meaning.
A) cultural
B) metaphysical
C) ritualistic
D) tie-binding
E) representational

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This example shows how language can be a tool for cultural communication and understanding. Andrew switches between Spanish and English depending on who he is talking to, highlighting the cultural context in which language is used.

When Andrew's Relatives Visit from Chile He Speaks with Them