On this basis it becomes clear why Bühler occasionally describes the symbols as rôle-indicating signs (cf. 1934: 381); though they are capable of undertaking a transference from the occurrence of the speech situation, they are unable to do without deictic pointers to produce the rôleplay in language.
1998: “tim_wallsâ€, uk.railway (Google group): Thicky Passengers!, the 19th day of August at 8 o’clock a.m.Find a friend and attempt the following rôleplay in order to clarify the dialogue: Friend: “I think it is sunny in London.†You:  “I think it is sunny in Brighton.†Friend: “Well, yes, but not as sunny.â€