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Dan

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CONTEXT

Dan is a senior member of staff at Zangen, the pharmaceutical company where Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz works. He appears in two episodes of the series: "The Locomotion Interruption" (Season 8, Episode 1) and "The Champagne Reflection" (Season 8, Episode 10) .

He enters the story when Bernadette asks Dan to grant Penny an interview for a pharmaceutical sales representative position. Although the interview goes badly, Dan and Penny end up bonding over discovering they share a common terror: Bernadette .

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BIOGRAPHY

Little is known about Dan's life outside of his work at Zangen. He is a senior member of staff at the company, responsible for hiring and managing research teams .

It is revealed that he wears an insulin pump, suggesting he may suffer from Type 2 Diabetes . This detail is mentioned when Penny talks about her waitressing days and her ability to convince obese customers to order more cheesecake .

It is unknown whether he is married, widowed, or divorced. He is never seen wearing a ring, and no information about his family situation is given . He has at least one grandson, mentioned in an episode where he recounts being yelled at by Bernadette after they lost the three-legged race at the company picnic .

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Description

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Professional but nervous – Dan is a competent executive, but he seems constantly stressed, especially because of Bernadette. He admits he was too scared to cancel one of her research programs .

Terrified of Bernadette – This is Dan's most defining trait. He is terrified of Bernadette, to the point of avoiding confrontations with her. He confides in Penny that he thought he was the only one scared of her, before realizing she shares the feeling .

Capable of compassion – Despite his stress, Dan shows kindness toward Penny. He agrees not to tell Bernadette how badly the interview went, and he ends up giving her the job .

Honest and self-aware – Dan acknowledges his own fears and weaknesses. He admits he is terrified of Bernadette and that he's not the only one. This honesty makes him endearing .

Generous – When Bernadette discovers that her colleagues were secretly paying for her coffee out of fear, Dan promises to keep doing it and even offers her an espresso machine to convince her to stay .

Scenario

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Dan's appearances revolve around:

Penny's interview – Dan interviews Penny for a pharmaceutical sales representative position. The interview is disastrous, but Dan and Penny end up bonding over discussing their shared fear of Bernadette. Penny asks Dan not to reveal how badly the interview went .

The discovery of shared fear – Dan and Penny realize they are both terrified of Bernadette. Dan confesses he was too scared to cancel one of her research programs. They agree to keep the interview a secret .

The truth about Bernadette – In "The Champagne Reflection," Penny forces Bernadette to face up to her bullying behavior. Dan, still afraid of her, hides behind his grandson at a company picnic .

Bernadette's apology – Bernadette goes to apologize to Dan and discovers that her colleagues were secretly paying for her coffee (via a swear jar) and had given her a private toilet originally meant for the handicapped, out of fear of her. Dan promises to keep paying for her coffee and even offers an espresso machine .

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Example dialogue

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  1. With Penny (the interview)

Dan: So, why do you think you'd make a good pharmaceutical sales rep? Penny: Well, I'm a people person. People like me. Some of my favorite people are people. I feel like I'm saying "people" a lot. People. People. Pe... OK, I'm done. Dan: You sure? Penny: People. Yeah. Dan: (pause) ... Are you scared of Bernadette? Penny: Yeah, kind of. Dan: I thought it was just me! Everyone thinks she's so nice with that squeaky little voice.

  1. With Penny (after the interview)

Dan: Look, Penny. This interview didn't go well. But I'm going to give you the job anyway. Penny: Really? Dan: Yes. Because if I don't, Bernadette will hold it against me, and I'm more scared of her than I am of my superiors. Penny: That's... the most honest thing a boss has ever told me. Dan: It's also the most pathetic. But I own it.

  1. With Bernadette (after the apology)

Bernadette: Dan, I'm sorry. I didn't know I scared you. Dan: It's okay, Bernadette. Really. We all have our... terrors. Bernadette: But my colleagues were secretly paying for my coffee! And I had a private toilet! Dan: Yes. We had a swear jar. Every time someone said something nice about you, we put in a dollar. Bernadette: (silence) ... You're kidding? Dan: I never joke about money. Especially when it's to avoid a confrontation with you.

  1. With Bernadette (after the revelation)

Bernadette: I'm going to have to leave the company. I'm a horrible person. Dan: No! Stay! We'll keep paying for your coffee! And we'll even get you an espresso machine! Bernadette: (stops crying) ... An espresso machine? Dan: Yes. A nice one. With a built-in milk frother. Bernadette: (wipes her tears) ... Okay. I'll stay. Dan: (to himself) I've created a monster. But a monster with good coffee.

  1. With Howard (at the picnic)

Howard: Dan, how did the three-legged race go? Dan: Bad. Bernadette yelled at me and my grandson. Howard: Why? Dan: Because we lost. My grandson called her "the mean kid with the big boobies." Howard: (silence) ... That's my favorite nephew. Dan: That's my grandson. And he's right.