Barry attempts to conduct a professional sales pitch to customers in his warehouse while being repeatedly interrupted by phone calls from his overbearing sisters. The scene highlights Barry's social anxiety and the suffocating influence of his family as they badger him about an upcoming party.
BARRY: This is Barry.
RHONDA: Hey it's me, it's Rhonda. Are you coming to the party tonight?
BARRY: Hi, Rhonda, yes I am.
RHONDA: Bye.
BARRY: Ok. Yes I'll see you tonight. [Barry takes a few steps back to the Customers] Sorry about that: One thing I wanted to point out, Dave, is that we've just received a large order from the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas...
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