You Can Build Rapport with an Audience by Telling a Story

question 18

Short Answer

You can build rapport with an audience by telling a story about yourself. Your text calls this using a personal ___________________________.

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Definitions:

Erving Goffman

A sociologist known for his work on symbolic interactionism and the study of social interaction in everyday life, particularly through the concept of the presentation of self.

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological perspective focusing on the ways in which individuals interact with one another through symbols like words, gestures, and actions.

Meaningful Reality

The perception or interpretation of the world in a way that holds significance or purpose for an individual or community.

Conflict Theory

Conflict theory is a sociological perspective that views social life as a competition among groups for resources, power, and status, highlighting the inherent inequalities of social systems.