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“Choose your self-presentations carefully, for what starts out as a mask may become your face.”

Quote by Erving Goffman

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Erving Goffman (June 11, 1922 - November 19, 1982) was a Canadian sociologist who is considered one of the most influential sociologists of the 20th century. He is known for his contributions to symbolic interactionism and impression management theory. more

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