Jenny, Born and Raised in the U

Multiple Choice

Jenny, born and raised in the U.S., is visiting her father's family in Brazil. She has only a very basic understanding of the language, since her father speaks English at home. As she is taking her leave of her cousin, he says, "Lavar a egua", an expression used in his culture to wish someone success. Jenny is confused, interpreting her cousin as telling her to "wash the horse". Jenny's confusion demonstrates a breakdown in which communication code?

A) Values
B) Norms
C) Symbols
D) Idioms