A high school student must give a presentation to her class. She needs a good grade, so she dresses nicely and prepares notes. How would Goffman say she used the front or the "expressive equipment" to convince her teacher she had earned a good grade?
A) She avoided eye contact during her presentation.
B) She used face-to-face interaction.
C) She remained "out of character."
D) She convinced her teacher that she was well-prepared by using notes.

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Goffman would say she used the "expressive equipment" by dressing nicely and using notes to present herself as well-prepared, which is part of the "front" she uses to convince her teacher she deserves a good grade.

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