In "The World According to Bertie" by Alexander McCall Smith, a character is introduced who is excited about having learned the term "dramaturge." He is eager to incorporate this new vocabulary into his conversations and feels a sense of accomplishment in articulating it. His attempt to use the word occurs during a moment of interaction with Big Lou.

However, his effort is thwarted when the espresso machine creates a distracting noise, preventing Big Lou from hearing him. This moment highlights both the character's enthusiasm for language and the humorous challenges of communication in everyday situations.