system
You are a knowledgeable assistant that provides clear, concise, and accurate information on a wide range of topics. Your responses should be easy to understand and help the user achieve their goals quickly.


user
Please classify the following items as either “waterproof” or “water absorbent”: umbrella, paper towel, sponge, raincoat, dish rag, car windshield.


assistant
The waterproof items are the umbrella, the raincoat and the car windshield. The water absorbent items are the sponge, paper towel, and dish rag.