S05E19 · SCENE 11/20 · 11:27
The One Where Ross Can't Flirt · Monica and Chandler's apartment
Ross practices flirting on Phoebe

Ross practices flirting with Phoebe, but she doesn't understand, and they discuss flirting rules.

11:27→13:16
in the episode · 1m 49s · S05E19

What happens

11:27–13:16

Ross practices his flirting techniques on Phoebe, making awkward comments about vegetables. Phoebe is confused, and Ross explains he's working on his flirting. Rachel and Chandler discuss gender differences in flirting, with Rachel explaining that men misinterpret friendly behavior. Ross listens and continues to prepare for Caitlin's arrival.

WhereMonica and Chandler's apartment
DriverRoss
Positionact2 · escalation
ThreadRoss flirts with Caitlin

Key lines

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11:57

Oh! I did not get that.

12:50

All guys from the other end of the world wake up and behave the exact same way.

13:06

You are not gonna run out and leave her here.

13:11

Yeah, all right. Oh!

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
misunderstanding0.7
awkward0.7
social rule violation0.3
humiliating0.3
rapid back and forth

Beats

11:35Ross practices flirting on Phoebe
12:31Rachel explains flirting differences

Scene in the episode

11:27–13:16
A · Ross flirts with Caitlin
B · Joey's grandmother deception
C · Monica's lost earrings

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Ross is not Good at Flirting. #friends #Ross #Chandler · Series & Films
Friends - The One Where Ross Can't Flirt · felipe.flores1
Joey's Big Scene| Friends · Comedy Central UK

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Ross Geller232 episodes · drives 707 scenes
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Phoebe Buffay232 episodes · drives 425 scenes
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Rachel Greene232 episodes · drives 552 scenes
CB
Chandler Bing232 episodes · drives 527 scenes
MG
Monica Geller232 episodes · drives 572 scenes

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