Which is NOT a characteristic of interaction according to Goffman's dramaturgical analysis?

A) We are constantly engaged in role-playing during frontstage interaction.
B) People can relax in the backstage.
C) We become aware of our public roles and our "true" selves.
D) Interaction involves a symbolic trade of backstage interaction.
E) We engage in role-distance during interaction.

Dramaturgical Analysis

A perspective in sociology that likens social interaction to a theatrical performance, where individuals present themselves in ways that will be accepted by others.

Role-playing

A technique or activity in which individuals assume and act out roles different from their own to explore scenarios, behaviors, or viewpoints.

Frontstage Interaction

Describes the behavior and actions individuals display in social settings when they are in the view of an audience, emphasizing conformity to societal norms and roles.