Question # 3

One of the most fascinating parts of Chapter 2 in my opinion is the use of symbols in communication. The subject in general in Chapter2 is just briefly discussed in the beginning and I find this fascinating. Let me give you an example. Lets say I go to a foreign country like Germany or Russia. I am not there with someone that speaks the native tongue and basically I have no idea what’s going on. Even though I might not speak the native tongue, I know a circle with a cross in the middle means not to do the act in question or I could tell what a stop sign looks like. You might not speak the native language but by doing simple gestures to the natives’ the message can be received. Another example could be you’re at home and you see a family member sick on the couch. You ask them if the are ok and the give you the ok sign. This is what I find fascinating. This is an example how you could say so much by doing so little.