Question

Mary goes on her first job interview after graduating from college. She gets up early that day to iron her clothes and fix her hair. According to Erving Goffman, this is an example of ______.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option C=> impression management.

Explanation:

Erving Goffman was a sociologist and he was born on the 11th day of June, in the year 1922 in Canada. Before Erving Goffman died on the 19th day of November, in the 1982 in the United States of America.

One of Erving Goffman theories is about human interact with one another and how people behave.

Mary trying to look good for her first job interview after graduating from college is an example of symbolic-interaction in Erving Goffman theory.

Answer 2

Answer:

Impression management

Explanation:

Impression management refers to a conscious or subconscious effort of personal branding to improve personal image or success. It is the process in which an individual influence other people's perceptions or impression about them by presenting themselves in a manner that creates a advantageous first impression. This concept was was explained by Erving Goffman in 1959.

Mary's decision to get up early, iron her cloth and fix her hair will influence the management's impression about her despite being her first day at the organization.