What does this sentence mean?
"Confronted with uncertainly about the intrinsic value of the products, consumers simply use the rule of thumb that they understand."
PS.What is the mean of the phrase "the rule of thumb"
Thanks.

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What does this sentence mean?
"Confronted with uncertainly about the intrinsic value of the products, consumers simply use the rule of thumb that they understand."
PS.What is the  mean of the phrase "the rule of thumb"
Thanks.

Answer

It means a general rule, or a traditional way of doing things.  One example in the USA is that a person should not wear white clothing after Labor Day (which is in early September).

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In my opinon "rule of thumb" means approximately -> A means of estimation made according to a rough and ready practical rule, not based on science or exact .

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