Goffman Readings Flashcards
(20 cards)
2 modes of communication
Expressions we give, expressions we give off
expressions we give are what forms of communication
verbal
expressions we give off are what types of communication
non verbal
symmetry between the 2 modes of communication is what
convergence between the two, hand in hand
what is an example of assymetry
yawning while listening in class
working consensus
agreement to whose claim and definitions would be honored according to a different situation
define belief in the part one is playing
sincirity that your social performance is the true reality
if someone is not real in their belief in their part they are playing what is it called
cynacism
front
central idea of goffmans theory, what we convey about ourselves
three different parts of a front
scenic, appearance, manner
define appearance
the way we portray our social status
define manner
what role one expects to play in certain situations
dramatic realization
highlighting what one wants to convey the most
idealization
tendency to offer observers impressions
what are some examples of idealization
some people hide secrets, some people exagerate actions
maintenance of expressive control
the art of impression management
misrepresentation
lying or putting on as an act to manage your impression
mystification
keeping observers in a sense of awe by not divulging details
define reality (real performance)
naturally occuring, unintentional, unconcious response
define contrivance (false performance)
calculated and contrived response or performance to a situation
