Dramaturgy
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CORE DEFINITION
Life is a stage. Social interaction is 'performance.' We divide life into the front stage (Front Stage, performing for the audience, maintaining a persona) and the back stage (Back Stage, where we drop the facade and relax). - Scaffolding role: The performative nature of social behavior. - Admitting that we are 'acting' is not shameful; it is the lubricant of social functioning. Managers must be on the 'front stage' (calm, professional) in front of employees, even if internally (back stage) they are panicking. Understanding this, you won't be disillusioned when you see idols or leaders 'lose composure' backstage, and you can better manage your own 'front-stage image.'
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
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The performative nature of social behavior. - Admitting that we are 'acting' is not shameful; it is the lubricant of social functioning. Managers must be on the 'front stage' (calm, professional) in front of employees, even if internally (back stage) they are panicking. Understanding this, you won't be disillusioned when you see idols or leaders 'lose composure' backstage, and you can better manage your own 'front-stage image.'
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Dramaturgical theory, proposed by Goffman, compares social life to a drama, using stage terminology to analyze interpersonal interaction and impression management. It reveals that identity is performed and co-constructed in interaction.
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