Erving Goffman’s concept of dramaturgy theorizes that when we interact with othe

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Erving Goffman’s concept of dramaturgy theorizes that when we interact with others we engage in a process of impression management wherein we actively work to present ourselves to others in particular ways. Which of the following are examples of this concept?

None of these are examples of impression management

James reads up on early Latin American art so as to appear knowledgeable in his class on the subject for the discussion

All of these are examples of impression management

John puts on sweatpants to go out on a blind date

Erving Goffman’s concept of dramaturgy theorizes that when we interact with others we engage in a process of impression management wherein we actively work to present ourselves to others in particular ways. Which of the following are examples of this concept?

Answers: a.

None of these are examples of impression management

b.

James reads up on early Latin American art so as to appear knowledgeable in his class on the subject for the discussion

c. Tina rapidly runs a brush through her hair before running into work d.

All of these are examples of impression management

e.

John puts on sweatpants to go out on a blind date

Explanation / Answer

Answers :

Option B - Here James is trying to gain knowledge about art so that he could impress the class.

Option C - Here tina rapidly runs a brush through her hair before going to work. She is doing that to present herself good at work. She is doing that to present herself in a particular way she wants.

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