Blogging Through Sociology of Everyday Life (2024)

 1.Is giving a gift to a teacher a bribe? I don't think giving gifts to teachers is an act of bribing teachers and getting good grades. First of all, sending things to teachers in China will not cause the above problems. This is a sign of affection for the teacher. Of course, what we usually send is not that expensive. I think this is also a sign that I hope teachers can pay more attention to it. Maintain a harmonious class atmosphere with teachers. 2.Can we identify any element of drama in what has happened around us in the past 24 hours? Yesterday at dinner. After we ordered in a restaurant. I waited for more than an hour and didn't serve. We are in a hurry. Show an anxious expression, and I am angry and make an angry expression. And asked why he had waited so long. The waiter also made some moves nervously. But the waiter seems to be a lovely person. Explain that the machine is broken. I was very angry at that time. But I am a student and a quality person. I didn't make ...

Supplementary note on operation 1 ： Through this experiment, we also realized that there are not only explicitly prohibited rules in the world, but also some implicitly implicit rules.Just like in this experiment, we should press the door button when there is no one in the elevator, instead of pressing the door key all the time, which breaks the default rules.Default rules, like established rules, can cause unnecessary confusion if broken, so in daily life, we should follow established rules without violating them.

 1. What other examples of idealization can we think of?  In my case, when I was doing a part-time job(for an office assistant), visitors came to me and ask some questions about card reissue. The visitors, audiences, have an idea of ideal version of card manager. I, the performer, was a new card issue manager so at that time, I didn't knew well about my task. I tried my best to carry out the ideal version of manager.  And then other visitor group came, I was doing the first visitors' tasks, so the first visitors explain how to reissue cards. In case of first visitors, they hide elements that which could be inconsistent with ideal version. 2. Can we identify any elements of dramaturgy in what has happened to us in the last 24 hours?  Yesterday, I picked up my mom and drove the car. I was the beginner driver, so it was hard for me to do multi-tasking while I was driving. Its kinda maintenance of expressive control about 'driver' role. My mom turned on the music while I...

In "Casablanca," characters show different sides of themselves depending on whether they are in public places like Cafe America (frontstage) or private places like Rick's office (backstage). They behave differently depending on their environment.  Characters in movies often engage in impression management, consciously or unconsciously recreating their actions and appearances to influence how others perceive them. For example, Rick remains cool and callous in front of others, but his sincerity is often revealed in private moments.  The characters in "Casablanca" often adopt different roles depending on the situation. For example, Rick plays the role of a neutral and cynical nightclub owner, but he also reveals his compassionate side when he helps refugees and ultimately sacrifices his happiness for the greater good.  Goffman's dramatic analysis suggests that social interactions, in which individuals perform different roles and use different props and costumes...

  Summary Regarding Goffman's "The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life," although I have not yet completed reading this book, I have some understanding of its core viewpoints and theories. The book delves into how people present themselves and the significance of their behaviors in everyday social interactions. Goffman elucidates the contextual nature of social interactions through his "dramaturgical approach," metaphorically likening it to performances on a stage. His concepts of the "front stage" and "backstage," as well as his discussions on "roles" and "impression management," are particularly insightful. He emphasizes how individuals play different roles in various situations and shape their self-image through their actions and behaviors. The book also explores "facework," examining how individuals maintain their social image. Goffman suggests that individuals present their identities through impression ma...

    In this project, I played the role of an analyst, observing an interactional scene of a family in a barbecue restaurant and applying Goffman's theoretical framework to analyze it. I noticed aspects such as role-playing, performance, and territoriality among the family members, and then linked these observations with Goffman's concepts to gain a deeper understanding of their interactional behavior.   Through this project, I learned how to apply sociological theories to analyze interactional scenes in everyday life. Specifically, I deepened my understanding of Goffman's theory and learned how to apply it to practical contexts. Additionally, through observation and analysis, I became more acutely aware of people's behavioral patterns and interactional styles in social settings, as well as the motives and meanings behind these behaviors.   As for whether it was enjoyable, I found this project both interesting and challenging. By observing and analyzing a real interac...

 Performance: Characters in films often perform during social interactions, hiding their true identities or emotions. For example, Rick appears to be cold and neutral, but is actually full of complex emotions on the inside. Other characters such as Ilsa Lund and Victor Laszlo are also maintaining their own images and goals. Social Setting: The bar plays a key role in the entire film as a social setting. Here, various characters gather and engage in complex social interactions involving love, betrayal, espionage and other aspects. Colleagues: In the bar, characters from different countries and backgrounds appeared. Although there were conflicts and differences between them, in this special environment, they temporarily became colleagues who faced difficulties together. Helping and supporting each other, we have experienced various events together. Rick Blaine: Rick is the owner of a bar in Casablanca, and his character could be considered a "performer," taking on different rol...

 Hello Professor. I read Chapter 4 - Incongruous Characters. I feel it deeply. Interesting: I think the book "The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life" is interesting because it explores the issue of how we present ourselves in daily life in an easy-to-understand way. Through vivid cases and metaphors, Goffman showed me people's role transitions and social strategies in different situations, which enabled me to become interested in the complexity behind people's behaviors. Difficulty: Although this book involves some profound sociological theories, Goffman's writing style is very clear and concise, avoiding the use of too many professional terms, making it easier for readers to understand and digest the content in the book. Even readers who are less familiar with the field of sociology will benefit from it. But this is my first time coming into contact with this knowledge. I still need some time to understand the mystery and truth. Applicability: This book remain...

 Go-between: Rick emerges as a central figure, skillfully navigating the tangled web of relationships between individuals like Victor Laszlo, Ilsa Lund, and Captain Renault, serving as a crucial intermediary in their conflicting agendas. Spotter: Throughout the bustling streets and smoky interiors of Casablanca, watchful eyes abound, from the discreet employees of Rick's cafe to the vigilant German officers, all identifying key players and pivotal moments with precision and purpose. Shill: In the shadows of the city's underbelly, figures like Ugarte operate as shrewd manipulators, employing deception and diversion in their illicit dealings within the black market, casting shadows of doubt and intrigue over Casablanca's inhabitants. Service Specialist: Amidst the chaos and uncertainty, stalwart characters like Carl the bartender and Sascha the waiter provide essential support and expertise at Rick's cafe, offering solace and sustenance to weary patrons seeking refuge fro...

I acted in a script I wrote with my fellow panelists about two young people observing some action and interaction in a park, and I played the one doing the weird things in the groundbreaking experiment. I think I learned some very practical knowledge from this, such as how we can better express ourselves in daily life, or how we view our image in the eyes of others. Goffman said: "Each of us is acting in social situations. We are not just ourselves, but also playing some kind of role, such as friends, colleagues, family, etc." In order to express these roles in life Well, we adjust our words and actions to make a good impression on others. At the same time, when we play each role in life, we will use these elements to control other people's opinions of us through the character's appearance, personality, way of speaking, etc. For example, at a party, we may deliberately choose what clothes to wear and what topics to talk about to make ourselves look more attractive or ...

 Social interaction: The characters in the film engage in various social interactions in public places such as bars and streets, which embodies Goffman's theory of social interaction and interpersonal relationships. Character Acting: Characters are often required to perform, hiding their true emotions and motivations in order to preserve face or achieve personal goals. For example, Rick presents a cold and independent appearance in front of everyone, but he has deep emotions on the inside. Frontstage and backstage: In the film, there is a distinction between public places and private places. The former are usually public places such as bars, while the latter are private conference rooms or private residences. This embodies Goffman's concept of frontstage and backstage, that is, people display different behaviors and attitudes in different situations. Face: Characters often need to maintain their own face and maintain social image and status in public, which is consistent with G...

I read Chapter 3 of Regions and Regional Behavior in Goffman's "The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life". This is a very interesting and insightful book. Through dramatic analogy, the author analyzes in a simple and easy-to-understand way how people present themselves, how they interact with others, and how they influence others' impressions of themselves through these interactions. Goffman's method of analysis makes complex social interactions vivid and easy to understand. As for the difficulty, I think the language of this book is relatively approachable and the examples are vivid, so it does not make people find it particularly difficult to read. However, since this book involves theories and concepts from multiple disciplines such as sociology, psychology, and anthropology, it may take some time for a beginner like me to digest and understand it. I think this book is a very good read for social science students in the 2020s. It can help us better understand ...

My group members and I wrote a script. It is a story about two young people having some action interactions in the park. We also saw some reactions from passers-by when we performed. Studying Goffman has been very helpful to me. He told me that social interaction is not just about talking, but also includes many non-verbal things, such as postures, expressions, etc. In learning and understanding, I also talked about a very important concept called "face", which means that I want to maintain a good image in front of others. By studying his theories, I can better understand why people do certain things and how to get along with them more effectively. It's really fun for me to do Goffman-related experiments. Through this experiment, I can see how onlookers react when we do some strange behaviors. How people behave in various situations when we perform. For example, how they present themselves in social situations and how they respond to our performance. Designing these exper...

  communications   Treatment of absent :  In Casablanca, characters often talk about people who aren't there, like Victor Laszlo. This shows how important these off-screen characters are to the story and builds suspense because we wonder what they'll do next.   staging talk ： the characters don't just say things to move the plot forward; they say things that have hidden meanings and emotions, like when Rick tells Ilsa, "Here's looking at you, kid." It's not just a line; it's loaded with feelings they have for each other.   team collusion ：People in Casablanca often team up or work together, even if they're not always on the same side. This adds excitement because you never know who's really on whose team.   realigning actions ：the characters have to change their plans a lot because things keep changing around them. This makes the story intense because you're never sure what's going to happen next, and it shows how smart the characters...

  Q1 .  What can we learn breaching experiment? [ Breaching experiment is an experiment that seeks to examine people's reactions to violations of commonly accepted social rules or norms. When an individual violates social norms, the act often leads others to interpret the person as sick or mentally ill. For example, a person who has been observed talking to himself in public is considered to be suffering from a mental illness when a stranger finds out. So, we can say the following three things that we can know from the breaching experiment. The first is that implicit social norms, which are unknown how they are formed, work naturally in our daily lives and control us. Second, in this accepted social norm, people who behave even slightly differently are interpreted as strange people. Finally, a person is a social animal that is generally reluctant to be interpreted as a strange person away from social norms. ] Q2 .  Imagine you and your family are throwing a party for your...

  Erving Goffman, "The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life" Thoughts after Reading "The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life" is one of Erving Goffman's classic works. I read several chapters according to the professor's course schedule. This book explores how individuals present themselves in various ways and how this presentation affects social interactions and impression management. The book's themes span the fields of social psychology, microsociology, and symbolic interactionism, providing in-depth insights into human behavior. I thought this book was very interesting because it provides a unique perspective on human behavior and social interactions. Goffman illustrates his theory with vivid examples and observations. First, Goffman conducted an in-depth study of people's self-presentation in social interactions from a social perspective. He believes that in daily life, people will adopt corresponding self-presentation strategies accordin...

   1. Summary Chapter 5 focuses on rhythm and group performance in social interactions, emphasizing how people coordinate self-presentation and maintain overall social and behavioral norms in group settings. Goffman pointed out that group interaction has a certain rhythm and regularity, and people will observe, learn from each other, and adjust their own rhythm to be consistent with the group. He further explores the relationship between leaders and followers, noting that leaders influence the entire group by setting the pace and behavior, while followers strive to align with the leader. In addition, Goffman also highlighted the coordination of group performance and emphasized that in social interaction, people achieve common performance goals through mutual cooperation and interaction. The focus of this chapter is to reveal the patterns and regularities in group interactions and how individuals coordinate their self-presentation in the group to maintain the overall social or...

Take prison guards for example. Setting up: Prison officers are in a social position to monitor and control prisoners. Appearance: They are working in uniform to show a clear distinction and identity from prisoners' outfits. They also keep their facial expressions dark because they should not look easy on prisoners. Manners: They should speak with a firm look and a firm tone, no matter their usual personality, in order to control the prisoners. They should not be comfortable and disorganized in front of the prisoners.

  Shill : This could refer to a character who acts as a decoy or a distractor, often employed in schemes or manipulations. In "Casablanca," this role might be represented by someone like Ugarte, who engages in black market dealings and shady transactions. Informer : This role would be filled by characters who gather and provide information to others, typically for personal gain or to serve their own interests. In "Casablanca," Major Strasser's network of informants, as well as Renault's surveillance and intelligence gathering, would fit this role. Spotter : A spotter is someone who observes and identifies individuals or situations, often for a specific purpose. In the film, this role could be exemplified by the various characters who keep an eye on others, such as the employees of Rick's cafe or the German officers stationed in Casablanca. Go-between : This refers to someone who acts as an intermediary or facilitator between two or more parties. In ...

  After reading Goffman's book "The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life", I compiled the following content.  "Society" only exists when we perform.   People perform through symbols in order to win the recognition of the audience. > A dramatic look at everyday life.  compare social life to drama -> Performance allows people to better define realistic situations. -> Performances allow members of society to gain more benefits. > How actors perform. -> Carefully built stage.  Divided according to function: front stage and b ackstage. -> A team that works together. Together they maintain the context established by the performance. -> Actor. Image management. (idealization,  expression control,  misleading,  mystify) > Remediation of performance problems. -> Cause of the problem --> Actor's unintentional mistake       Actor gets into trouble       Audience breaks in       ...

 3/25- interaction assignment -what did you do? What did you learn? Was it fun?   I went to festival and saw lot of of singers in the rainy day. I choose one of them, singer A and observed singer A’s interaction with audiences.   In here, I learned that Goffman’s theory was applied well in 21th century. The most interesting that I observed is the audience’s idealization. Even they don’t know the encore song, they find the lyrics on the internet and try to sing-along. Audiences just hide the elements which would be inconsistent with ideal version.   It was fun for me to analyze celebrity’s performance within the Goffman’s theory. Also, festival usually have a lot version of communications. (intermissions, inducing reactions during performance, preparing on the stage…etc) Unlike class, audiences have to communicate with performer even if class is also a many to one communication like festival.  

Q. What's the front (setting, appearance and manner) of a TV IDOL , Commanding military officer, shopkeeper? Idols are people who on to a big stadium and there are cameras in front of them. They wear stage outfits that are not what people would wear in their daily lives, and they are often very colorful or serve to emphasize the idol's physical attributes. Idols also express their charm through various facial expressions and gestures.  Military commanders often command from a position in front of the troops they command, looking down on them from a height above them. A medal or hat on a military uniform distinguishes a military commander from lower-ranking soldiers. Military society is a very ruleoriented place, so a military commander who manages troops is expected to act calmly. The shopkeeper is the person who manages the store, so they are always located in the center of the store, either in the back or right in front of the store. They work in uniforms that are either bran...

1. Invent a short story which features examples of Goffman's roles: spotter, non-person, service specialist, go-between and colleague.  I answered in the class of spotter, non-person and service specialist. So I'm going to talk about go-between and colleague in this blog.  go-between :  I think it can be a assistant. In a university, they communicate with professors, grading student's assignment or test. They give students a test information, too. They didn't hide informations to students and communicate with students, other assistants, professors. colleague:  I think it can be guest idol. For example, TV program appearance "YOO JAE SEOK" learn singing and dancing to be in the idol group EXO. He presents the same routine (concert stage) to the same kind of audience(EXO-L, fandom of idol group EXO). Also, he granted a temporary 'team memebership', too.  2. What's the front(setting, appearance and manner) of a TV idol? Commanding military officer? a ...

Q1. What's the front of a Commanding military officer? A1. Among the front elements required of the Commanding Military Officer, setting requires a sturdy physique. Appearance requires proper dress and proper posture. And as a manner, they need a loud voice and a dignified tone to govern others. Q2. What's the example of 'Maintenance of expressive control'? A2. For extreme examples, when there is a place to be formal, if a friendly person welcomes him, he should ignore it. This is because he must act according to the rules and be seen correctly in other people's eyes.

What’s the front of jobs? Idols are equipped with microphones and stage props to go on stage, and they prepare makeup and costumes that stand out. They also use facial expressions and gestures that can jump into people's eyes while matching a song. In the case of the Commanding Military Officer, they dress in military uniforms, carry weapons if necessary, and make commanding tones and hard expressions to control the soldiers. The shopkeeper is equipped with the necessary items for sale, such as a calculator. The store is set up to feature his merchandise, and they are wearing the items they are selling. They will also be very friendly to customers and use smiling faces and active gestures. How should a student act in order for the teacher to think the student is paying attention in class? What to do - and what not to do? students can make eye contact with the teacher, take notes in the textbook, and nod at the end of one paragraph of the explanation to make teacher think students a...

Q,  How should a student act in order for the teacher to think the student is paing attention in class? What do do -  and what not to do? A. To show their concentration, the student nods his or her head when he or she is taking a class. Actions that should not be done should not be done on PC Kakaotalk.

Questions: How should a student act in order for the teacher to think the student is paying a attention in class? What to do-and what not to do? Answer: to do： Students should be actively involved in the classroom. Actively think and answer questions posed by the professor. They should be quiet during the professor's lectures and be respectful to the professor and their classmates. not to do：In class, students should not talk, sleep, or talk to other students about topics unrelated to the content of the course. In addition to this they should not be able to play games, watch TV shows, etc.

 1.Emily is an excellent actress and is good at showing her charm in the "front office".Deep down, however, she longs for her true self and genuine communication with others. One day, Emily meets a young man named Alex in the mirror.They started a wonderful friendship.Over time, Emily discovers that Alex's performance in "The Front Office" is almost flawless, leaving no glimpse into his real inner world. Emily decides to help Alex release her inner bondage.She encourages Alex to try to show some "backstage" elements in the "front stage," gradually letting go of his defenses and building deeper connections with others. After a period of hard work, Alex begins to bravely show his true feelings.Their friendship also grew stronger. Using Goffman's theory as a framework, the story shows how people play roles in social interactions, tweaks self-presentation, and explores the boundaries between authenticity and disguise.Through Emily and Alex...

question1: A young man in a crowded pub on an ordinary night looks uneasy as he nervously makes a phone call. Nearby, another patron notices his distress, approaches him and hands him a cigarette. Although the young man was surprised, he still accepted and appreciated the sudden kindness. In this brief encounter, the young man on the phone played the role of receiver, seeking comfort in familiar surroundings. The stranger adapted to the social cues and played the role of provider, offering support in times of need. Reflecting on this exchange through Goffman's concepts, it is clear that both individuals are engaged in role manipulation, highlighting the fluidity of social interaction in everyday life. question2: I think the image that TV idol needs is someone who is full of confidence and has a good image and temperament. Not only that, attitude and etiquette need to be well maintained. And the office needs to show everyone a serious side, because as a leader, you must take on more...

 1. Show interest by looking at the teacher while they are speaking. Eye contact indicates attentiveness and respect. Clarify unclear points or seek further explanation on topics that you find challenging. Asking questions shows active participation and a desire to understand the material. Sit up straight and avoid slouching or engaging in distracting behaviors such as fidgeting or playing with objects. A posture that conveys alertness and readiness to learn is beneficial. 2. Front desk service personnel should display a professional, polite, and friendly attitude. They should possess excellent communication skills to accurately understand customer needs and provide satisfactory solutions. Front desk service personnel need to have good manners and etiquette, including smiling, greeting customers, and offering assistance proactively. They should be adept at listening to customer needs and respecting their opinions and feelings.