In Korea, it is quite common for strangers to find out each other's age in the first few minutes of conversation and adjust their language to show respect. Which aspect of interpersonal relationship dimension does this example illustrate?
A) long-term relationships
B) ingroup relationships
C) particularistic relationships
D) public relationships

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This example illustrates particularistic relationships, where individuals adjust their behavior and language based on specific characteristics of the person they are interacting with, such as age, gender, social status, etc. In this case, the individuals adjust their language based on the other person's age, which is a particularistic characteristic.

In Korea, It Is Quite Common for Strangers to Find