The first essay , " Replies and Responses " , concerns " conversational dialogue " and the way people respond during a conversation , both verbally and non @-@ verbally . The second essay , " Response Cries " , consider the use of utterances and their social implications in different social contexts . Specifically , Goffman discuss " self @-@ talk " ( talking to no one in particular ) and its role in social situations . Next , in " Footing " , Goffman address the way that footing , or alignment , can shift during a conversation . The fourth essay , " The Lecture " , originally an oral presentation , describe different types and methods of lecture . Lastly , in " Radio Talk " , Goffman describe the types and forms of talk used in radio programming and the effect they have on listeners .