Ben Is a Little Nervous About How He Will Be

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Essay

Ben is a little nervous about how he will be perceived when he arrives for a job interview. He got his hair cut and wore his most expensive business suit so he would appear more like the person the firm would hire at an executive level. He knows that he "cleans up well" and hopes that will compensate for a weak resume. Explain in terms of symbolic interactionism what Ben is doing.

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Marital Success

The aspects of a marriage relationship that contribute to the enduring satisfaction, stability, and wellbeing of both partners.

Cohabitants

Individuals who live together in a domestic partnership without being married.

Economic Status

The social position or class of an individual or group often measured by income, wealth, occupation, or education.

Intimate Relationships

Close, personal connections between individuals, characterized by emotional depth and intimacy, which can include both romantic and platonic relationships.