S04E05 · SCENE 10/14 · 13:09
The Wallet (1) · Jerry's Apartment
Elaine Analyzes Relationship Tell

Elaine demonstrates her 'tell' theory about face-touching indicating relationship trouble.

13:09→15:21
in the episode · 2m 12s · S04E05

What happens

13:09–15:21

Elaine explains her theory that touching higher on the face reveals worsening relationship status. She demonstrates levels from 'pretty good' to 'gotta get out.' George mispronounces 'Svengali' as 'Svenjolly.' Kramer searches for matches.

WhereJerry's Apartment
DriverElaine
Positionact2 · setup
ThreadWatch Deception

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from this scene
13:37

You know, it's like: Pretty good. Not bad. I gotta get out.

13:45

How high did I go? You almost did the nose.

14:47

Maybe he's got, like, a cheerful mental hold on you.

15:07

This is a good cigar.

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cheerful0.5
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social rule violation0.3
lie0.2
rapid back and forthcoined phrase

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13:18Tell theory explained
14:34Svengali mispronunciation

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13:09–15:21
A · Watch Deception
B · NBC Deal Negotiation
C · Wallet Theft Claim
D · Elaine Therapy

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