Daniel needed to see a famous doctor quickly,but no one he knew had any connections to the doctor.At least,that was the case until he realized that he had an acquaintance who had a similar illness and who had seen the same doctor.Daniel contacted the acquaintance,who was able to help him.According to Granovetter,which phenomenon does this demonstrate?
A) importance of asking for help
B) strength of weak ties
C) benefits of health networks
D) use of strong ties

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This situation demonstrates the strength of weak ties, as Daniel was able to use an acquaintance with a loose connection to the doctor to gain access to their services. This concept is a key aspect of Granovetter's theory on social networks. The other options do not accurately describe this situation.

Daniel Needed to See a Famous Doctor Quickly,but No One