Example of Nature of acquaintance with someone?

The phrase, "nature of acquaintance" refers to how people know each other. The means of knowing each other may be through a certain relationship or context. Here are some examples answering a question, "What is the nature of your acquaintance with him?" "I know him through work." "He is my cousin." "We went to school together." Sometimes when an employer requests references, or an application form has a space for references, the "nature of acquaintance" is also requested. The applicant would list the references with how he or she is known to this person. In the letter of reference the writer will indicate how long he or she has known the applicant, the type and context of the relationship.