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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... doctor is great ; many things that are acceptable for nurses are infra dignitatem for doctors . Some medical people ... doctor , an easier solution to the problem could perhaps be found.9 8 See the thorough treatment of this problem in ...
... doctor is great ; many things that are acceptable for nurses are infra dignitatem for doctors . Some medical people ... doctor , an easier solution to the problem could perhaps be found.9 8 See the thorough treatment of this problem in ...
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... doctor , common courtesy may oblige the surgeon to tell the referring doctor when the operation will be and , if the referring doctor does not appear at the operation , to tele- phone him the result of the operation . By thus being ...
... doctor , common courtesy may oblige the surgeon to tell the referring doctor when the operation will be and , if the referring doctor does not appear at the operation , to tele- phone him the result of the operation . By thus being ...
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... doctor . Patients often attempt to cultivate the illusion of a secret understanding with the doctor by , for example , trying to catch his eye if one patient brings up something that sounds " crazy . " If they succeed in getting a ...
... doctor . Patients often attempt to cultivate the illusion of a secret understanding with the doctor by , for example , trying to catch his eye if one patient brings up something that sounds " crazy . " If they succeed in getting a ...
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