S01E04 · SCENE 1/22 · 00:28
The Alliance · Dunder Mifflin office
Michael coaches Pam on smiling

Michael insists Pam smile on the phone to improve company image.

00:28→03:46
in the episode · 3m 18s · S01E04

What happens

00:28–03:46

Michael critiques Pam's phone demeanor and makes her practice smiling while waiting for a call. He demonstrates smiling vs not smiling. A call finally comes and Pam handles it professionally.

WhereDunder Mifflin office
DriverMichael
Positioncold_open · setup
ThreadMichael's birthday party

Key lines

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02:06

That was a good example. Thank you.

03:21

Do you have to do what you're doing?

03:24

If they don't bobble, what's the point?

03:38

Okay, but I don't wanna be put on a mailing list.

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social rule violation0.7
obsession0.3
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Beats

00:29Michael tells Pam to smile on the phone

Scene in the episode

00:28–03:46
A · Dwight-Jim fake alliance
B · Michael's birthday party
C · Michael's donation misunderstanding

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