Erving Goffman and other social interactionists brought to sociology all of the following ideas EXCEPT:
A) people are attuned to what others think of them
B) humans possess a self that is fragile and vulnerable to embarrassment at every turn
C) people want to save face because they seek approval and respect
D) humans tend to collaborate with others to make sure that interactions end without embarrassment
E) impression management requires the use of both verbal and nonverbal communication

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Erving Goffman and other social interactionists focused on how individuals manage impressions through both verbal and nonverbal communication, but this is not an exception to their contributions. The exception or incorrect statement regarding their contributions is not listed among the options, as all provided choices are in line with Goffman's and social interactionists' theories. However, the question asks for the exception, and since all other options (A-D) directly relate to Goffman's theories on social interaction, self-presentation, and the management of impressions, E is the least directly related to the core of his work, which emphasizes the dynamics of face-to-face interactions rather than the specific methods (verbal and nonverbal) used in impression management.

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