When Anita arrived to class the first day, she noticed that most students chose seats in the back of the room. She assumed they didn't want to be asked to interact in class. Goffman calls this defining the situation.

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Goffman's concept of "defining the situation" refers to the process by which individuals interpret and give meaning to social settings, guiding their behavior accordingly. Anita's interpretation of her classmates' seating choices as a desire to avoid interaction is an example of defining the situation.

When Anita Arrived to Class the First Day, She Noticed