Explain Erving Goffman's Ideas on the Presentation of Self

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Essay

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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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Charges that adjust in line with changes in production volume or output quantity.

Required Return

A rephrasing of Required Rate of Return; it's the expected return that investors demand for an investment in a particular asset, based on its risk.

Cash Break-even

The point at which a business generates enough cash flow to cover its operating expenses and capital costs.

Variable Costs

Expenses that vary directly with the level of business activity.