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Explain Erving Goffman's Ideas on the Presentation of Self

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Explain Erving Goffman's ideas on the presentation of self. What are the elements of "presentations?" How, for example, does a college professor engage in a scripted presentation of self to a class? What about a professor's office: What features of the office are used to convey information to an observer?


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Anticipatory Breach

A situation where one party indicates they will not fulfill their contractual obligations before the performance is due, allowing the other party to seek legal remedies.

Materially Breached

Occurs when one party fails to perform their obligations under a contract in such a way that it affects the very essence of the agreement.

Compensatory Order

A compensatory order is a legal direction to pay restitution, typically in civil litigation, designed to cover the loss or injury suffered by a plaintiff.

Equitable Remedies

Legal solutions given by a court based on fairness rather than strictly on laws, such as injunctions or specific performance.

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