Sociology of Social Interaction Quiz
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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 fishing industry dynamics
  • The religious ceremonies
  • The social structure of the island community
  • The local market interactions
  • The complex interpersonal relationships in the hotel (correct)
  • What did Erving Goffman develop the basis for his dramaturgical approach from?

  • Statistical data on social behaviours
  • Detailed observations of elaborate 'interaction rituals' in everyday social interaction (correct)
  • Historical accounts of social interactions
  • Anthropological studies on cultural practices
  • Theoretical analysis of societal norms
  • What do people try to control in social encounters according to Goffman?

  • The duration of the encounter
  • The impression they make on others (correct)
  • The language used in the encounter
  • The physical environment of the encounter
  • The social norms of the encounter
  • What are people interested in checking up on during social encounters according to Goffman?

    <p>The person's sincerity, trustworthiness, and general suitability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Goffman find everyday social interaction to be rife with?

    <p>Unacknowledged rituals, tacit understandings, covert symbolic exchanges, impression management techniques, and calculated strategic maneuverings</p> Signup and view all the answers

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