Question

According to Irving Goffman, analyze what would be considered the "front stage self"? Select one: a. The self we present in organizational settings b. The self we present to others c. The self we present to friends but not family members d. The self we present to new acquaintances

Answer 1

Answer:

b. The self we present to others.

Explanation:

According to Irving Goffman, people behave differently in their private and their public lives. The "front stage self" refers to the personality and actions that a person engages in when he knows that others are looking. The specific behaviour people follow arises in various ways, including internalized ideas of the self and cultural norms. Such a behaviour can be either habitual or subconscious.