I've elucidated about this somewhere before, but I view this perspective as a little too cynical for my taste. I think exposure to public perceptions shapes peo

I've elucidated about this somewhere before, but I view this perspective as a little too cynical for my taste. I think exposure to public perceptions shapes people into more civil individuals, and this can translate to private life. A good simple example is the way people tend to tidy their house before having guests. The cleanliness isn't "false" by most people's view. Edit: Another perspective is that people use the company of trusted friends as a staging area for shaping their own nuanced positions. It's safer.