The volume brings together essays in which Goffman addresses various aspects of communication. He does this in his own highly original and witty manner - but above all, with significant analytical consequences. Strictly speaking, it is a continuation and elaboration of the approach with which his frame analysis concludes. Here, Goffman turns to speaking in everyday situations. His particular focus on nonverbal aspects makes it clear that speaking is always part of a social situation, which must not be overlooked in the analysis of communication. The book is aimed at anyone interested in language, interaction, and social situations - especially in sociology, linguistics, and ethnology.