Goffman's notion of face suggests that:
A) people see only one side of our personality.
B) it is important to maintain an approved social identity.
C) confrontation is the most effective style of communication.
D) face and line should be incongruent to be effective.

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Goffman's concept of face refers to the positive social value a person effectively claims for themselves by the line others assume he has taken during a particular contact. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining an approved social identity or image in interactions.

Goffman's Notion of Face Suggests That