Quote by Irving Goffman
"When an individual enters the presence of others, they commonly seek to acquire information or to bring into play information about him."
More from Irving Goffman
"The individual has a line, and along this line his separate involvements fade into background, while a particular set of involvement stands out in sharp relief."
"We are all performers in the grand theater of life."
"Everybody has an understanding of the rituals that make up everyday life."
"The presentation of self is a theatrical performance."