Abed takes a liking to a deaf girl at school and starts learning sign language. As he better learns the language, he becomes more understandable and capable of discussing complex topics.
Basil is a manager at a hotel and hires Manuel as a waiter. He tries communicate with Manuel that there is too much butter on the trays he is bringing to the guests, but Manuel does not understand English, and Basil doesn't know how to speak Spanish. They try to communicate with each other, during the conversation, Basil learns how to say "donkey" ("burro") in Spanish, and Manuel learns how to say "mantequilla" ("butter") in English.
Shelson adjourns a meeting with his different personalities. Each personality checks into the meeting and behaves in a way that corresponds with that personality.
Baines teaches Detroit Red the symbolism of language through the contrast of the two words, "black" and "white." He suggests that society views the white man as the definition of "white" and the black man as the definition of "black."
Claire's children, with the help of their dad, Phil, prepare Claire for a debate. The mock debate is intended to simulate a real campaign in which Claire will be asked about her motivations for running for office. The children provide constructive criticism on her verbal and nonverbal communication while she takes the stage.