Gym Work Scenarios

After closely analyzing my field notes for the gym and work scenario, I can agree with the proposal that people perform different behaviors in different situations. At the gym, the setting (front) is a room full of workout machines that people utilize to eventually reach a specific body goal. In this scenario, I play the role of a sporty girl, one who enjoys the adrenaline from running and lifting weights. My audience consists of other sporty individuals who are there for the same reason. The front for my work scenario consistent of multiple desks, one for each individual. At my job, I feel as though I am a “student” versus when I am at the gym, I feel like a role model. This is because at the gym, I am surrounded by people my age, while at work, adults control the flow of the room and I look up to them for guidance. The region of the gym is very strict in terms of dress code. Most people are
The environment definitely has an impact. I believe it is clear to my audience at the gym that I want to work out for specific results, and at work, it is clear to my audience that I am working towards building my experience for my future careers. Different environments constitutes different attitudes. We all portray different roles depending on the situation we are in, in order to obtain the benefits from that given scenario. In this case, I suppose there is no “true self”. I don’t think that someone can act the same in every situation they are in. For example, one can enjoy a night out with friends and drink, but this type of behavior is not appropriate if they have to show up in court the next day as a lawyer. The idea of a “true self” is about maturity and one’s ability to act appropriately depending on their environment. Overall, I believe the idea of a “true self” comes from wanting to achieve goals in the long run and different environments require different roles to getting