2. Now that you have read the chapter, as you revisit the opening story, what do you think about the distinctive nonverbal symbols such as Raakhi and tikka? Have your reactions to the symbols remained the same, or have they changed. Why? Does understanding the meanings of such symbols facilitate your evaluation and reactions to them? In general, cultural and religious symbols tend to be unique and distinctive such as the Jewish faith’s Menorah image, the Islamic faith’s Star and Crescent image, the Buddhist Dharma Wheel symbol, and many others. How can we accept and accord due respect to all of these distinctive nonverbal symbols regardless of being a believer or a nonbeliever?