W4.1 March 25 (Mon) extra credit 1

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 smarter. For example, when working, we usually dress more formally and choose to wear a suit. We may need to show a professional, confident and decisive image. For example, when we are with family or friends, we deepen our relationships by displaying qualities such as relaxation, humor, and warmth. In fact, we have been playing different roles on different occasions. In different scenes and groups of people, we need to show different appearances and behaviors to gain their recognition and acceptance.


At the same time, Goffman's theory also tells us that in social interaction, we must not only be able to "act", but also be able to "watch the show". That is to say, we must not only pay attention to our own performance, but also be good at observing and analyzing the actions and words of others to understand their true intentions and motivations. This non-verbal display can reveal the other person's true inner emotions. Everyone has their own needs, values ​​and interests, which influence their actions and words. For example, if the person's hands are clenched unconsciously, their eyes are averted, or their body posture is tense, it may mean they are nervous or uncomfortable. We need to pay attention to the subtle movements and expression changes of the other party, which can help us better understand the other party's emotions and thoughts.


In general, Goffman's theory, in simple terms, teaches us how to "act" and "watch" better in social situations, so as to better interact with people and establish good interpersonal relationships.

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