According to Erving Goffman,we engage in a _____ when we use costumes,props,tone of voice,and gestures to convey information to others.
A)role
B)performance
C)status
D)self

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Goffman's concept of the "presentation of self" refers to how individuals perform or put on a show for others by using various elements such as costumes, props, tone of voice, and gestures. This is what he refers to as a "performance" rather than a fixed or innate aspect of one's identity, such as a "role" or "status."

According to Erving Goffman,we Engage in a _____ When We