The old saying that" actions speak louder than words"....is true.
hypothetically,I can tell you that I can fly an airplane...but until you see me do it,or I provide proof...it's just words
The prosperity of the 1920s led to new patterns of consumption, or purchasing consumer goods like radios, cars, vacuums, beauty products or clothing. The expansion of credit in the 1920s allowed for the sale of more consumer goods and put automobiles within reach of average Americans.
You can use this as reasoning for it being a positive.
This example describes Jerome using nonverbal transition.
A nonverbal transition is a communication device that is often used in combination with verbal transitions to achieve a better effect. Some examples of nonverbal transitions are a pause, silence, or taking a few steps in silence as in this question.