PRAGMATIC FEATURES OF SYMBOLS IN CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION

Abstract

This study explores the pragmatic features of symbols in cross-cultural communication, focusing on their contextual and inferential meaning. By examining linguistic and nonlinguistic symbols, the paper analyzes how these symbols convey social and cultural nuances in English and Uzbek. The study uses a qualitative approach, reviewing cultural case studies and communicative exchanges to assess the role of symbols in effective intercultural communication. Results show that symbols play a significant role in managing politeness, indirectness, and context-driven meaning, with cultural variability influencing interpretation.