Elaine and George were still not totally comfortable with each other, with Jerry not in the room. The mutual tension was a tad off-putting for me, but still a bit amusing, and didn't detract from the show. They gave this bit just enough time in the script.
I suffer through this episode, largely because of two things: The dog's incessant barking in Jerry's apartment, and the way the dog kept tugging on his owner during their exit dialogue. I'm a little embarrassed that I can't accurately articulate why those two scenes bother me so much. The old man's personality didn't help either. I'll give Jerry credit, as he handled the whole situation with more tolerance and patience than I expected.