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The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life

9 min read 12 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

We are all actors on a social stage, constantly managing impressions. This classic reveals the hidden rules of everyday performance.

You’ll learn

  • Life is a stage: front vs. back
  • We perform for specific audiences
  • Teams cooperate to maintain reality
  • The self is a dramatic effect