In Japan,as in other societies with a long history of caste,today people may not always discuss _____ openly,but it is never far from the surface when people size up one another socially.
A)family background
B)personal talent
C)educational degree
D)the economy

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The passage specifically mentions caste, which is a system based on social status and family background. Therefore, it is safe to assume that family background is an important factor in social interactions in Japan. The other options (personal talent, educational degree, and the economy) are not necessarily tied to caste and may not be as significant in determining social status.

In Japan,as in Other Societies with a Long History of Caste,today