Embarrassment is a threat to the social order; we go to grea... - Erving Goffman

"Embarrassment is a threat to the social order; we go to great lengths to prevent and manage it."

Erving Goffman Fear

Sociologist Canadian-American 1922–1982

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"We are all actors on the stage of life, playing roles we create for ourselves."

"The self is not something that preexists our social interactions."

"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players."

"We manage the impressions we give to others to maintain a desired image."

"Face your fears with courage."

"You can't live your life in fear."

"Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes?"

"Fear is just another obstacle to overcome."