Face-Saving Behavior: Mastering the Art of Social Grace
FACE-SAVING BEHAVIOR: Definition and Context Face-saving behavior refers to the complex and often instantaneous actions an individual undertakes to maintain, restore, or uphold their public self-image—their “face”—following a perceived threat, social blunder, or embarrassing incident that calls their dignity or competence into question. This concept is fundamentally linked to the broader sociological framework of facework, […]