In all, the study shows that these discursive practices served as multifaceted socializing sites for (i) learning how to evaluate the moral aspects of actions and emotions; (ii) practicing how to discursively present oneself as a morally responsible person.
Choosing what is perceived as a superior quality luxury brand may not have anything to do with trying to present oneself as better or superior to another.
There's a need to present oneself as simply too small to live life on life's terms which calls for risks.
Hard work and mastery of technical skills no longer suffice and, in fact, may impede success in leadership roles that depend on social intelligence, collaboration, trustworthiness, persuasive communication, and a capacity to present oneself as confident, poised, and relaxed.
What respondents report in research should also be treated as accounts that serve several functions, including to present oneself as a competent member of the community.
Ziebland ([ 29], p.1783) notes that "one of the consequences of easier access to health information may be the emergence of a felt imperative to be (or present oneself) as an expert or critical patient, able to question advice and locate effective treatments for oneself".
University spokesman Brett Crandall confirmed this policy in an email, saying, "Deliberately dressing or presenting oneself as a member of the opposite biological sex … is an outward expression that is inconsistent with the university's Honor Code".
To enter the social stratosphere, one's status is becoming less dependent on the materialism of yesteryear, and more focused on the way one presents oneself as a brand, in alignment with the values of the global community.
If I had to guess at a definition, I'd say it's any medical procedure done for the purpose of presenting oneself as the sex that matches one's identity.
Some may argue that making the choice to pose for Playboy, or present oneself in any other capacity is feminist, as well.
The quality is as dependable as the tides.
