The Presentation of Self in Everyday LifeBased upon detailed research and observation of social customs in many regions, here is a notable contribution to our understanding of ourselves, using theatrical performance as a framework. This book explores the realm of human behavior in social situations and the way that we appear to others. Each person in everyday social intercourse presents himself and his activity to others, attempts to guide and control the impressions they form of him, and employs certain techniques in order to sustain his performance, just as an actor presents a character to an audience. |
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... status , such as a doctor or a priest , we are often less concerned when someone imperson- ates a member of a disesteemed , non - crucial , profane status , such as that of a hobo or unskilled worker . When a dis- closure shows that we ...
... status , such as a doctor or a priest , we are often less concerned when someone imperson- ates a member of a disesteemed , non - crucial , profane status , such as that of a hobo or unskilled worker . When a dis- closure shows that we ...
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... status level , it may be crucial that not all persons of one's status level be allowed into the clique.8 A final comment must be added on what a team is not . Individuals may be bound together formally or informally into an action group ...
... status level , it may be crucial that not all persons of one's status level be allowed into the clique.8 A final comment must be added on what a team is not . Individuals may be bound together formally or informally into an action group ...
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... status than the individuals for whom he provides a service , his general social valuation of them may be confirmed by the particular things he must learn about them . In some situations this becomes a significant factor in maintaining ...
... status than the individuals for whom he provides a service , his general social valuation of them may be confirmed by the particular things he must learn about them . In some situations this becomes a significant factor in maintaining ...
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