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I love this scene:
[Cut to Dr. Abbott's practice. He enters and starts giving orders to Louise.]
DR. ABBOTT: There's still too many chairs in the waiting room, Louise. I said ten chairs and I meant it.
[He hands her his scarf.]
DR. ABBOTT: We need to redo the color coding on the patient files by Friday at the latest. And ah, get a copy of the seating chart for the recital, we don't want any surprises like last year, oh and ah, get me some coffee, will you?
[He walks into his office and closes the door. Louise works up a bit of courage.]
LOUISE: Good morning, Doctor Abbott!
[He quickly opens his door, amazed.]
DR. ABBOTT: Good morning, Louise. Was there something...
LOUISE: When you say "we", do you mean "we" or do you mean "me"?
DR. ABBOTT: I'm sorry?
LOUISE: "We" need to redo the color coding. Do you mean "we" or "me"?
DR. ABBOTT: Well... "you", I suppose.
LOUISE: Then, I'd appreciate it if you'd say "could you please have the folders redone by Friday, Louise?" And further more, I was not hired to make coffee. So... if I choose to do so, it will be on a case by case, personal favor basis. Is that understood?
DR. ABBOTT: Yes, Louise.
LOUISE: You're the one who told me my lack of assertiveness was limiting my career potential.
DR. ABBOTT: Oh, now I only...
LOUISE: So I signed up with Dr. Trott.
[He realizes. She hands his scarf back.]
LOUISE: You can hang your own scarf.
[She looks pleased with herself and walks back to the counter.]
DR. ABBOTT: Oh, no.
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