You and two of your friends are taking the same class and ha…

You and two of your friends are taking the same class and have formed a study group to prepare for exams.  As the course progresses, you discover that you tend to earn much higher exam grades than your two friends.  You want to do well in the class but don’t want to make your friends look bad.  It is likely that you are experiencing:

Angie is getting ready for an interview with a potential emp…

Angie is getting ready for an interview with a potential employer.  She has picked out a blazer and skirt and has had her hair done at the beauty shop.  Angie is relying on her manners and her appearance to communicate to the employer that she would be an excellent employee.  According to Goffman, Angie would be engaged in: