Although Sundiata goes to McDonald's on his lunch break at least twice a week, his social connection to the restaurant cashier is very impersonal and formal. In fact, Sundiata does not even know the cashier's name. This is an example of:
A) Backstage
B) Front stage
C) Gemeinschaft
D) Gesellschaft

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This scenario exemplifies "Gesellschaft," a term used by sociologist Ferdinand Tönnies to describe social relations based on impersonal ties, as seen in modern and urban settings, where interactions are often formal and based on roles (like customer and cashier) rather than personal connections.

Although Sundiata Goes to McDonald's on His Lunch Break at Least