A notable contribution to our understanding of ourselves. This book explores the realm of human behavior in social situations and the way that we appear to others. Dr. Goffman uses the metaphor of theatrical performance as a framework. Each person in everyday social intercourse presents himself and his activity to others, attempts to guide and cotnrol the impressions they form of him, and employs certain techniques in order to sustain his performance, just as an actor presents a character to an audience. The discussions of these social techniques offered here are based upon detailed research and observation of social customs in many regions.

Presentations in Everyday Life began with one simple question: What do real people want and need to know about presentation speaking? The Second Edition continues to provide practical, time-tested answers to this question using the most current communication theory and research available. The authors employ a straightforward approach to appeal to the diverse student body enrolled in introductory public speaking courses. They also place a solid emphasis on the how-tos of selecting the best strategies and developing the necessary skills to become effective speakers. This edition maintains a flexible modular configuration while adding an updated design and enhanced art to help reinforce understanding of concepts covered in the text.New! A greater emphasis on cultural diversity speaks to a wide range of students and adult learners.New! Presentation Principles in Action provides students with a hands-on application of chapter concepts through class exercises, questionnaires, speaking assignments, and assessment instruments.Opening Questions offer a road map to each chapter. The questions are then answered in context in the chapter summary.Mini-modules give step-by-step instruction on presentation techniques often glossed over in other texts. Topics range from microphone use to how to deal with a hostile audience.Real World, Real Speakers--stories told by the authors, presenters, and professionals--illustrate chapter principles and strategies in action while offering honest portraits of potential speaking experiences.FAQs provide short answers to questions students have asked the authors, such as Can I fake charisma? and What should I do with my hands?Tips drawn from theauthors' own experiences provide insider hints such as Never tell your audience you' re nervous and Present more message and less information.

FOREWORD BY GUY KAWASAKI Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the Net — presentationzen.com — shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today’s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations.

Presentations in Everyday Life responds to the expressed needs of those who face the challenge of making presentations that inform, persuade, entertain, and inspire audience members. Through hands-on materials and practical advice, Presentations in Everyday Life uniquely offers the seven key elements and guiding principles of presentation speaking that apply to any speaking context. Readers will learn immediately useful strategies and skills to make their presentations more successful and memorable.

A collection of best practices for creating slide presentations. It changes your approach, process and expectations for developing visual aides. It makes the difference between a good presentation and a great one.

Communication in Everyday Life: A Survey of Communication offers an engaging introduction to communication based on the belief that communication and relationships are always interconnected. Best-selling authors Steve Duck and David T. McMahan incorporate this theme of a relational perspective and a focus on everyday communication to show the connections between concepts and how they can be understood through a shared perspective. Students will learn how topics in communication come together as part of a greater whole, as well as gain practical communication skills, from listening to critical thinking and using technology to communicate. The Fourth Edition includes enhancements to its proven pedagogical features that reflect updates in research, cultural and societal changes, and emerging issues.

Understanding Digital Societies provides a framework for understanding our changing, technologically shaped society and how sociology can help us make sense of it. You will be introduced to core sociological ideas and texts along with exciting global examples that shed light on how we can use sociology to understand the world around us. This innovative, new textbook: Provides unique insights into using theory to help explain the prevalence of digital objects in everyday interactions. Explores crucial relationships between humans, machines and emerging AI technologies. Discusses thought-provoking contemporary issues such as the uses and abuses of technologies in local and global communities. Understanding Digital Societies is a must-read for students of digital sociology, sociology of media, digital media and society, and other related fields.