The costume of Mr. Flatt represents his professionalism as an authority figure, while Peter's casual look foreshadows their dialogue and contrasts with the professional office setting. Shots are used to emphasize objects like a cereal bowl and establish locations and events through camera movements. Various shot types like over the shoulder, establishing, and depth of field shots are employed to showcase actions and maintain realism. Adhering to techniques like the 180 degree rule ensures continuity between separate shots of the characters. Both diegetic and non-diegetic sounds are used to create realism for Peter's life that is punctuated by a soundtrack for the montage sequence common in comedy films.