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What did Erving Goffman find to be a richer site for social study during his fieldwork in the Shetland Islands?
The complex interpersonal relationships in the hotel
What did Erving Goffman develop the basis for his dramaturgical approach from?
Detailed observations of elaborate 'interaction rituals' in everyday social interaction
What do people try to control in social encounters according to Goffman?
The impression they make on others
What are people interested in checking up on during social encounters according to Goffman?
The person's sincerity, trustworthiness, and general suitability
What did Goffman find everyday social interaction to be rife with?
Unacknowledged rituals, tacit understandings, covert symbolic exchanges, impression management techniques, and calculated strategic maneuverings
Test your knowledge of social interaction with this quiz based on Chapter 22 of "Introduction to Sociology – 2nd Canadian Edition." Explore the complexities of face-to-face interaction, unacknowledged rituals, tacit understandings, and more.
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