S09E07 · SCENE 8/20 · 08:12
The Whale · Dunder Mifflin Office
Dwight's Creepy Listening Attempt

Dwight attempts to show he's listening but comes across as creepy.

08:12→08:32
in the episode · 0m 20s · S09E07

What happens

08:12–08:32

Pam teaches Dwight to smile and nod to show he's listening, but his attempt is terrifying. Nellie tries to demonstrate, but Dwight's creepy face makes her stop. The women conclude Dwight is hopeless and that the meeting is in less than an hour.

WhereDunder Mifflin Office
DriverPam
Positionact1 · complication
ThreadDwight's White Whale

Key lines

from this scene
08:19

Okay, yeah. Okay. Hicahyou fightback cool. What's happening in three months?

08:25

Okay, when you're selling to women, it is crucial that you listen, Dwight.

08:29

Also, you want to respect their...

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
social rule violation0.9
awkward0.8
absurd0.2
humiliation0.1
rapid back and forth

Beats

08:51Dwight's creepy smile and nod
09:33Nellie says Dwight looks like he ate human flesh

Scene in the episode

08:12–08:32
A · Andy's Skype Disaster
B · Dwight's White Whale
C · Senator Stakeout
D · Jim's Conference Call

Clips from this episode

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Oh My God It's Jan - The Office US · The Office
Selling to Women - The Office US · The Office
He's behind me isn't he - The Office US · The Office
How to Pitch to Women - The Office US · The Office
The Office Season 9 Episode 7; Teaching Dwight active listening · Kevin Taylor

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PB
Pam Beesly184 episodes · drives 289 scenes
DS
Dwight Schrute184 episodes · drives 491 scenes
NB
Nellie Bertram33 episodes · drives 32 scenes
PL
Phyllis Lapin17 episodes · drives 15 scenes

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