S05E22 · SCENE 16/20 · 18:32
The Opposite · Pendant Publishing
Pendant Publishing Handkerchief

Mr. Lippman refuses handshake due to cold; Matsushimi deal collapses.

18:32→19:08
in the episode · 0m 36s · S05E22

What happens

18:32–19:08

Mr. Lippman forgets his handkerchief in Elaine's office. He refuses to shake the Matsushimi executive's hand to avoid spreading germs. The executive takes offense and cancels the merger, dooming Pendant Publishing.

WherePendant Publishing
DriverMr. Lippman
Positionact3 · complication
ThreadElaine Jujyfruit Breakup

Key lines

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18:42

You know, without this merger, we'd be out on the street.

18:47

Boy, they sure saved us.

18:57

You forgot your handkerchief. It's on my desk.

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weights 0–1
misunderstanding0.7
tense0.7
social rule violation0.3
humiliating0.3
rapid back and forth

Beats

18:55Handkerchief left behind
19:29Refuses handshake deal dies

Scene in the episode

18:32–19:08
A · George Opposite Life
B · Kramer Book Tour
C · Elaine Jujyfruit Breakup
D · Jerry Even Steven

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