Your best friend,who has recently graduated with honors from Harvard University,arrives at a party you're hosting.Despite being a total stranger to all of the guests,your friend is surrounded almost constantly by others throughout the entire evening.You're left feeling a little jealous because of this unexpected popularity.How would a theorist like Max Weber analyze this situation?

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Max Weber's theory on prestige and social status emphasizes the importance of affiliations with prestigious institutions, such as universities. In this situation, it is most likely that your friend's popularity is due to their affiliation with Harvard University, which has high prestige and status in society. This would explain why they are surrounded by others despite being a stranger to them. This does not necessarily suggest that your friend has a large ego or is attention-seeking, or that they dislike members of the working class, or that they have wealth and privilege.

Your Best Friend,who Has Recently Graduated with Honors from Harvard