A classmate has been talking for weeks about trying out for the school dance team. The day after the tryouts, you ask her how it went, and she answers that she couldn't go because she was sick. (In reality, however, she did try out but wasn't selected.) The way your classmate reported the situation to you is an example of what?
a.) saving face
b.) role strain
c.) a breach of common roles
d.) the process of social construction
Answer: a.) saving face
FEEDBACK: Face is the esteem in which an individual is held by others. It is the most important goal of impression management.
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