A friend of yours has invited you to a big social event. Knowing you might meet people who could offer you a job after graduation, you polish your shoes, buy a new outfit, and practice introducing yourself and explaining the insights you've gained during college, all in the hopes of making a strong professional impression. In sociological terms, you're preparing to present yourself as a young professional, in accordance with

a.) saving face. b.) dramaturgical theory. c.) role theory. d.) symbolic interactionism.

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Quinn Black

24 July, 09:17

A friend of yours has invited you to a big social event. Knowing you might meet people who could offer you a job after graduation, you polish your shoes, buy a new outfit, and practice introducing yourself and explaining the insights you've gained during college, all in the hopes of making a strong professional impression. In sociological terms, you're preparing to present yourself as a young professional, in accordance with

a.) saving face. b.) dramaturgical theory. c.) role theory. d.) symbolic interactionism.

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Allisson Bush · Answer 1

correct option is b.) dramaturgical theory

Explanation:

we know here that when friend invite in social event

so you prepare yourself very well because you could meet people who can offer job

so this is according to Erving Goffman's dramaturgical theory

and dramaturgical theory advances the idea that life is essentially a play in which they all struggle to make a good impression on the audience

so correct option is b.) dramaturgical theory