One of the baristas at José's local coffee shop always greets him by name.She often asks how school is going and seems to care about his answer.How would we characterize José relationship with the barista?
A) She is a "consequential stranger" who bridges the gap between primary and secondary groups.
B) She fits perfectly into what would be considered a primary group.
C) She fits perfectly into what would be considered a secondary group.
D) She is a member of the bourgeoisie.

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José's relationship with the barista can be characterized as that of a "consequential stranger." This is because the barista is not a close friend or family member (primary group), nor is she just an acquaintance or casual contact (secondary group). Rather, the barista is someone who José interacts with frequently, but the relationship is still based primarily on the context of the coffee shop. However, the barista's interest in and caring about José's life suggests that their relationship is more significant than just a casual transactional one.

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