Term ID: T2994

Janus-Faced Behavior

/janus-faced-behavior/
Actions or attitudes that present contradictory aspects simultaneously, showing different faces to different situations or people, often creating confusion or mistrust.
Example: Politicians saying different things to different audiences, or individuals being friendly to someone's face while criticizing them behind their back.

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Reference: Goffman (1956)