We tend to de-emphasize “the bad”, and we also tend to emphasize “the good.”
According to Goffman, the entire purpose of social action is geared toward IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT (image maintenance) during social encounters. We tend to de-emphasize “the bad”, and we also tend to emphasize “the good.”
These stories serve as examples of “impression management.”
Were Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre “Studio Gangsters”?
Checking into the San Diego Hotel.
Visiting the USMC Museum in San Diego
The First Day of Class 
Getting the Football Card Signed
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