One of the Baristas at José's Local Coffee Shop Always

Multiple Choice

One of the baristas at José's local coffee shop always greets him by name and usually notices his mood.Once when he was upset about something at school,he confided in her.She now asks how school is going and seems to care about his answer.How would we characterize her relationship with José?

A) She is a "consequential stranger" and bridges the gap between his primary and secondary groups.
B) She is a member of his primary group.
C) She fits neatly into the model of a secondary group.
D) She is a member of the bourgeoisie.