Amy, an American college student, is studying abroad in France. She immediately notices a range of cultural differences such as the language that is spoken, when and what people eat, how people greet each other, and the expected dress code in different social settings. The sociological perspective of symbolic interactionism can teach Amy that Group of answer choices the meanings attached to social actions and symbols are socially constructed and contextually situated. there are no predictable patterns in social behavior. we engage in similar activities across cultures, even if they are not identical in their characteristics. because symbols and meanings constantly change and evolve, certain cultures are more advanced than others.

The sociological perspective can teach Amy that the meanings attached to social actions and symbols are socially constructed and contextually situated. Hence it is possible for Amy to use sign language in such control if she does not understand the language and culture of France. This means that social actions such as language learning and speaking as well as adapting to the culture of a person, is socially constructed.