A football coach who always plays the "tough guy" role in the presence of the players on his team feels comfortable showing emotional frailties when he is at home. This illustrates what sociologist Erving Goffman called __________ behavior.

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Goffman's concept of "back stage" behavior refers to how individuals act when they are in private or away from the public eye. In this scenario, the football coach is displaying a different behavior at home, away from the players and public, indicating his "back stage" behavior.

A Football Coach Who Always Plays the "Tough Guy" Role