Some useful terms and ideas from Goffman's Behavior in Public Places.  Correct use of one or two of these terms can help sharpen the language of your paper.

 

 

Fitting In

 

Who Defines the Situation?

 

Limb Discipline

 

Presence

 

Focused vs. Unfocused Interaction

 

Presentability

 

Being Present vs. Being Away

 

Main vs. Side Involvement

 

Civil Inattention

 

Accessibility

 

Acquaintanceship

 

'The Cut'

 

Closure