In dramaturgical analysis, individuals are always aware that they are performing for an audience and thus never reveal their true selves in any situation.

Dramaturgical analysis is a way of understanding how people interact with each other by comparing social life to a theater performance. In this view, individuals act like actors on a stage, always aware that they have an audience watching them. Because of this awareness, people often present a version of themselves that they think others will find acceptable or enjoyable, rather than showing their true feelings or identities. For example, when someone is at work, they might be very polite and professional, even if they are feeling stressed or unhappy inside. This concept helps us see that our social interactions are often shaped by the roles we play to fit into different situations.