A Barista at Jose's Local Coffee Shop Always Greets Him

Multiple Choice

A barista at Jose'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 Jose?

A) She is a "consequential stranger" and bridges the gap between primary and secondary groups.
B) She is a member of a primary group.
C) She fits neatly into the model of a secondary group.
D) She is a secondary group member trying to work her way into primary group status.
E) She is a member of the bourgeoisie.