Angela told Sami, "I'm on the carpet!" Because both women are from the Mid Atlantic seaboard, Sami knows that Angela cannot wait to get married. This is an example of how language is influenced by
A) social culture.
B) geographic location.
C) racial background.
D) ethnic make-up.

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The use of the phrase "I'm on the carpet" to mean "I'm engaged" is a regional colloquialism common to the Mid Atlantic seaboard. This shows how language can be influenced by geographic location.

Angela Told Sami, "I'm on the Carpet!" Because Both Women