While Ben is working in a fast-food restaurant, he does not want people to think of him
As a "loser in a dead-end job." He wants them to view him as a college student who is working there just to "pick up a few bucks" until he graduates. When customers from the college come in, Ben talks to them about what courses they are taking, what they are majoring in, and what professors they have. He does not discuss whether the bacon cheeseburger is better than the chili burger. In this scenario, Ben is engaging in __________.

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Ben is trying to distance himself from the stereotype associated with his job and establish a different identity as a college student. He does not want his job to define him, hence engaging in role distancing.

While Ben Is Working in a Fast-Food Restaurant, He Does