S07E10 · SCENE 18/21 · 17:23
China · Cafe in lobby
Michael and Oscar coffee debate

Michael uses cheat cards to keep up with Oscar's China facts but struggles with opinions.

17:23→18:22
in the episode · 0m 59s · S07E10
Michael and Oscar coffee debate

What happens

17:23–18:22

Oscar and Michael discuss China over coffee, with Oscar presenting facts about missiles and nuclear arsenal. Michael uses his cheat cards to respond with counter-facts. Oscar challenges Michael to express an opinion, and Michael falls silent, unable to respond.

WhereCafe in lobby
DriverMichael
Positionact3 · escalation
ThreadChina debate

Key lines

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17:24

‫- I wasn't here ‫- What?

18:04

‫Do you really think that manufacturing ‫is a relevant indicator of where ‫the world economy is heading in 2011?

18:10

‫Do you know the comparative expansion ‫of say, the information sector ‫I say that's far more relevant ‫wouldn't you?

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Scene DNA

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awkward0.3
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rapid back and forth

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17:04Oscar brings up missile facts
18:17Michael falls silent on opinion

Scene in the episode

17:23–18:22
A · China debate
B · Pam vs Dwight
C · Andy texts Darryl

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