A straight shooter with upper management written all over him (Office Space HD)

In the movie "Office Space" the whole management uses indirect talk.

In this scene, exaggerated use of "indirect talk" makes Lumberg come across as too submissive, almost slimy.
Too much indirectness can make you come across as slimy. Especially among people who speak very directly.
The problem here is not just the verbal production of course, but the whole nonverbals.

On the other hand, too direct talk, especially when giving tasks, can break rapport. In Social Power I recommend what I call "directly-indirect", which is a sweet spot between the two.
It's the perfect combination for what I refer to as "high power / high warmth".

[ufced]

I like how one Bob stops the other and says "Ill handle this" like he knew he was about to lay into him!

[jackmcelligott]

I love how the bobs are of one mind. They never disagree

[hunterspride]

The fact that Bob got so confrontational and defensive over Peter. XD

[robrick]

0:23 Suspenders-Bob was about to go to war for his boy Peter.

[doormysh]

great camera/directing moment, how when the Bobs pull out Lumbergh's file, the camera swoops around behind them so you immediately know Lumbergh is the one in the hot seat now

[MrGunwitch]

"I'll handle this". Just so fucking good.

[JimmyJaxJellyStax]

Love how the Bobs get so sensitive with Lumberg's counter-response

[DestructionOfRome]

Boy was about to get him as soon as he said TPS reports lmao. His man had to tell him to fall back and calm down.

[lfcizdabest]

0:49 "There it is" tickles the crap out of me.

[tlybjyc]

Amazing moment. But when you grow up you realize corporate justice is a fantasy - belongs in movies only!

[a.mansager]

I love how they never tell you what TPS reports are. They could be the most minor thing ever

[CesarDragulaneweraforanewdream]

(always love watching this scene)
Also, just occurred to me, that Peter had a previous scene where he told them EVERYTHING.
Not just how he didn't work, but about the ridiculousness of TPS reports, how his bosses narrow in on that for him, etc. So you can SEE how when Bill brings up the TPS reports, how Bob goes red and was about to lay into him xD

[Jonnosummit]

When my boss is gone is when I can actually get stuff done. Anyone else?

[MrAlex_Raven]

1:04 Boy just "froze" under pressure.

[FreakingRockstar]

The delivery of every single line in this seem is a masterpiece.

[robjohnson]

I love it when Bob taps the other Bob's arm and says, "I'll handle this." LMAO!!!!

[ToastGeniePC]

HOLY CRAP! At 0:58 you can see that Lumbergh has a beachlors in physics from MIT!

[scatterbrainart]

Mustache Bob's suspenders just kill me every time.

[BirdGang]

I love that Dr. Cox had to be physically restrained when Bill mentions the TPS reports lol

[donaldlove]

Bob #1 almost went full Dr. Cox on Lumbergh.