S02E04 · SCENE 15/19 · 12:17
The Fire · Parking lot near Ryan's car
Michael talks about being a friend

Michael explains he tries to be a friend first as a manager.

12:17→12:57
in the episode · 0m 40s · S02E04

What happens

12:17–12:57

In a talking head, Michael says he became a salesman because he loves making friends. He says he still tries to be a friend first but co-workers look at him differently. Ryan looks uncomfortable.

WhereParking lot near Ryan's car
DriverMichael
Positionact1 · complication
ThreadFire evacuation games

Key lines

from this scene
12:35

‫when you're very successful, ‫your co-workers look at you differently.

12:49

‫- Maybe we should get some air. ‫- No, I'm okay.

12:54

‫I'm really uncomfortable.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
awkward0.8
obsession0.6
social rule violation0.4
tender0.2
monologue

Beats

12:30Michael talks about being a friend

Scene in the episode

12:17–12:57
A · Michael mentors Ryan
B · Fire evacuation games
C · Dwight's jealousy

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RYAN STARTED THE FIRE! - The Office US · The Office
The Office U S Michael Saves Himself From The Fire · wks107tdv123
The First Fire Drill - The Office US · The Office

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Michael Scott152 episodes · drives 1262 scenes
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Ryan Howard166 episodes · drives 46 scenes

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