3/22(Fri) What's the front of a several jobs?

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.

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