They'd trained together as baggers and they would talk every day, but ever since they'd both been promoted to different departments, Ray saw her less and less.
Even though he worked in the deli and he wasn't supposed to pay that much
attention to the bakery girls, he was always looking for excuses to talk to her.
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The quotation suggests that the selection explores the theme of -
comun
meaningful communication
the companionship of true friendship
determination of a strong work ethic
distress over unreciprocated love