When ________, it illustrates Goffman's idea of "frontstage" behavior.
A) waiters serve guests in a restaurant
B) waiters interact with each other in a kitchen
C) friends talk with each other
D) parents converse with each other about their children

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Goffman's concept of "frontstage" behavior refers to how individuals perform and manage their social roles in public or in the presence of others, akin to actors on a stage. When waiters serve guests in a restaurant, they are engaging in frontstage behavior, as they are performing their professional roles in a public setting.

When ________, It Illustrates Goffman's Idea of "Frontstage" Behavior