Dr. Smith missed breakfast this morning as well as lunch. During his afternoon class his stomach began growling so loudly that it could be heard throughout the classroom. Even so, none of the students reacted in a negative manner and simply ignored the temporary disruption. In dramaturgy, to overlook such an incident requires what Goffman would call ________.

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Teamwork, in Goffman's dramaturgical analysis, refers to the cooperative effort of a group of individuals to manage a situation or maintain a presentation of self that aligns with social expectations or norms. In this case, the students collectively ignoring the stomach growling helps maintain the social order and focus of the classroom, demonstrating an implicit understanding and cooperation to not embarrass or call attention to Dr. Smith's situation.

Dr Smith Missed Breakfast This Morning as Well as Lunch