Karen holds Kelly in really high esteem, but she doesn't really like her. What dimension of relational messages does this exemplify?
A) Affinity
B) Respect
C) Immediacy
D) Control

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Respect is the dimension of relational messages that is exemplified here. Karen's high esteem for Kelly indicates respect, even though she doesn't personally like her. This shows that respect can exist independently of personal affinity.

Karen Holds Kelly in Really High Esteem, but She Doesn't