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train_400 | #Person1#: What did you think of the movie?
#Person2#: I didn't like it. Not a bit. I couldn't stand the music. Besides the story was so boring that it put me to sleep.
#Person1#: I noticed that, it was not exciting as I expected, but the music was great. I'm always found Jazz. And that movie had a lot of Jazz.
#Person... | #Person1# and #Person2# both think the movie isn't exciting. #Person1# likes Jazz, while #Person2# thinks Jazz annoys him. #Person2# prefers movies with a lot of action. | movie prefrence | [
{
"content": "What did you think of the movie?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I didn't like it. Not a bit. I couldn't stand the music. Besides the story was so boring that it put me to sleep.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I notice... |
train_401 | #Person1#: Lodge, You must come around sometime, You have to check out my mew stereo.
#Person2#: Sure, When is good time for you?
#Person1#: Can you make it on Tuesday?
#Person2#: What time do you want me there?
#Person1#: Anytime after six will be fine.
#Person2#: All right, It's a date. | #Person1# asks Lodge to come to check out #Person1#'s stereo. | check out stereo | [
{
"content": "Lodge, You must come around sometime, You have to check out my mew stereo.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sure, When is good time for you?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Can you make it on Tuesday?",
"name": "Pers... |
train_402 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm Jake. I'm new to the choir. What's your name?
#Person2#: Hello, there, my name is Tonia.
#Person1#: Do you sing alto?
#Person2#: Actually, I can do both soprano and alto but the director asked me to sing alto for the next perforate. What about you.
#Person1#: Looks like we both float back and forth. ... | Jake is new to the choir, and Tonia welcomes him. Tonia can do soprano and alto, and Jake's baritone. | choir freshman | [
{
"content": "Hi, I'm Jake. I'm new to the choir. What's your name?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hello, there, my name is Tonia.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Do you sing alto?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
... |
train_403 | #Person1#: Hey! I have a surprise for you.
#Person2#: What is it?
#Person1#: Open this card and read.
#Person2#: A trip to China for summer vacation. Wow! What a wonderful surprise! Thank you. This is the best surprise I've ever had. | #Person1# prepares a surprise for #Person2#. | surprise | [
{
"content": "Hey! I have a surprise for you.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "What is it?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Open this card and read.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "A trip to China f... |
train_404 | #Person1#: Hi, sir. Come and have a look here. We have all kinds of sweaters.
#Person2#: I'm looking for a sweater for my wife. Tomorrow is her birthday. And I know she needs a woolen sweater.
#Person1#: How do you like this grey one? It's pure wool, one hundred percent of Xinjiang wool.
#Person2#: It feels good. Are t... | #Person2# wants a sweater for his wife as a birthday present, and #Person2#'s wife prefers a turtleneck. #Person1# recommends one, and #Person2#'ll take it. | buying a sweater | [
{
"content": "Hi, sir. Come and have a look here. We have all kinds of sweaters.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'm looking for a sweater for my wife. Tomorrow is her birthday. And I know she needs a woolen sweater.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
... |
train_405 | #Person1#: Hello. Can I help you, ma'am?
#Person2#: Yes. Could you tell me how to send some money to someone with an account with a bank in Germany?
#Person1#: Well, you can pay by mail, telegraphic or SWIFT transfer. Or you can have a banker's draft and mail it yourself to the beneficiary.
#Person2#: Which is the best... | #Person1# tells #Person2# how to send money to someone with an account with a bank in Germany and recommends a Telegraphic and a SWIFT transfer to send it quickly. | transfer money | [
{
"content": "Hello. Can I help you, ma'am?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes. Could you tell me how to send some money to someone with an account with a bank in Germany?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Well, you can pay by mail, t... |
train_406 | #Person1#: Where did you get assigned to go this time around?
#Person2#: They asked me to go to Paris to check on the new office that was just established there. And you?
#Person1#: Hong Kong again. I would like to go somewhere different for a change.
#Person2#: Teach me Cantonese and I'll pull some strings to get a tr... | #Person1# and #Person2# shares where they got assigned to go. #Person2# asks #Person1# to teach #Person2# Cantonese, and #Person1# agrees. | learn Cantonese | [
{
"content": "Where did you get assigned to go this time around?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "They asked me to go to Paris to check on the new office that was just established there. And you?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Hong K... |
train_407 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, you look a little stuck. Can I help?
#Person2#: The thing is, I've got all of this information here, all of these leaflets, but I can't make head nor tail of them!
#Person1#: I see. What is it exactly that you are interested in?
#Person2#: I'm not sure which would be better for me ; buying so... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# cannot decide which one to invest. #Person1# calculates the benefits of buying insurance and the Savings Deposit, and finds can get more from the latter. | investment | [
{
"content": "Good afternoon, you look a little stuck. Can I help?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "The thing is, I've got all of this information here, all of these leaflets, but I can't make head nor tail of them!",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
... |
train_408 | #Person1#: Hello sir, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yeah, I accidentally dropped my phone in the toilet.
#Person1#: I see. Well, you have come to the right place. We have over one hundred models of more than twenty leading mobile phone manufacturers.
#Person2#: Sounds good. I don't want it to be too expensive, maybe somet... | #Person2# accidentally dropped his phone in the toilet and wants to buy a new one. #Person1# recommends one to him. | buying a phone | [
{
"content": "Hello sir, may I help you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yeah, I accidentally dropped my phone in the toilet.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I see. Well, you have come to the right place. We have over one hundred mod... |
train_409 | #Person1#: Well, my particular interest is collecting stamps, especially the rare ones. What about you?
#Person2#: I'm afraid that's not my cup of tea. I just find skin-diving attracting.
#Person1#: So have you ever been to the stamp display of the town? | #Person1# likes collecting stamps, and #Person2# likes skin-driving. | hobbies | [
{
"content": "Well, my particular interest is collecting stamps, especially the rare ones. What about you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'm afraid that's not my cup of tea. I just find skin-diving attracting.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"... |
train_410 | #Person1#: What did you do at the office today?
#Person2#: I had a really busy day. I had to work a little overtime. In the morning an important client called to place a large order. I had to check some things with my colleagues before confirming the order.
#Person1#: What kind of things did you need to check?
#Person2... | #Person2# was busy today. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# checked the goods in stock, received emails from clients, and dealt with the complaints. #Person2# also needs to finish writing a sales report for #Person2#'s boss. | a busy day | [
{
"content": "What did you do at the office today?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I had a really busy day. I had to work a little overtime. In the morning an important client called to place a large order. I had to check some things with my colleagues before confirming the ... |
train_411 | #Person1#: Good morning. Welcome to Time After Time Watches.
#Person2#: I'd like to buy a watch.
#Person1#: Well, you've come to the right place. What kind of watch are you looking for?
#Person2#: Well, I'm not sure. Let's see. How much is this one?
#Person1#: Hmm. . . This Rolex? $ 1, 000.
#Person2#: Oh. I don't think... | #Person2# would like to buy a watch, and #Person1# recommends some. #Person2# thinks they're expensive. | buy a watch | [
{
"content": "Good morning. Welcome to Time After Time Watches.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'd like to buy a watch.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Well, you've come to the right place. What kind of watch are you looking for?",
... |
train_412 | #Person1#: Bob, did you see our supervisor? I need him to sign this paper.
#Person2#: He is in his office, but you'd better choose your words carefully while talking to him.
#Person1#: What's up?
#Person2#: Nothing. But he is in a bad mood today.
#Person1#: Thanks for the warning.
#Person2#: That's all right. | Bob reminds #Person1# to choose words carefully while talking to the supervisor. | supervisor | [
{
"content": "Bob, did you see our supervisor? I need him to sign this paper.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "He is in his office, but you'd better choose your words carefully while talking to him.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Wha... |
train_413 | #Person1#: Did you enjoy the restaurant?
#Person2#: I didn't really like it all that much.
#Person1#: What do you think the problem was?
#Person2#: Well, they are pretty new. I just didn't feel that they were ready to open yet.
#Person1#: How did you feel about the food?
#Person2#: The food wasn't all that exciting.
#P... | #Person2# didn't enjoy the restaurant and tells #Person1# where the problems lie in. | suggestions | [
{
"content": "Did you enjoy the restaurant?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I didn't really like it all that much.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What do you think the problem was?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
... |
train_414 | #Person1#: You're making my blood boil.
#Person2#: Calm down. Madam.
#Person1#: I'm about to explode! You'Ve made a mess of this matter.
#Person2#: I am very sorry to hear that you'Ve been having so many problems.
#Person1#: Sorry isn't good enough! What can you do to help me?
#Person2#: I understand why you're angry, ... | Mrs. Wilson is angry because #Person2# has made a mess of the matter. | problem solution | [
{
"content": "You're making my blood boil.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Calm down. Madam.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I'm about to explode! You'Ve made a mess of this matter.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
... |
train_415 | #Person1#: How have you been doing lately?
#Person2#: Actually, I haven't been sleeping well. I am kind of out of it.
#Person1#: Is there some reason why you can't get enough sleep?
#Person2#: I go to bed, but I just can't get comfortable enough to stay asleep.
#Person1#: When do you turn in for the night?
#Person2#: I... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# cannot sleep well and thinks about mom's cancer when trying to sleep. #Person2#'ll try something to help quiet down. | not sleep well | [
{
"content": "How have you been doing lately?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Actually, I haven't been sleeping well. I am kind of out of it.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Is there some reason why you can't get enough sleep?",
... |
train_416 | #Person1#: My amenities bill says that I owe $ 10 for a movie, but I never ordered one.
#Person2#: Let's see. It says that you were charged Monday at 9:00 p. m. for the movie'Titanic. '
#Person1#: That's absolutely wrong! I was out exploring the city Monday night.
#Person2#: Okay, let me see what I can do for you.
#Per... | #Person1#'s amenities bill says #Person1# owes $10 for a movie, but #Person1# never ordered one. #Person2# explains and tells #Person1# what #Person2# can do, but #Person1# isn't satisfied. | amenities bill | [
{
"content": "My amenities bill says that I owe $ 10 for a movie, but I never ordered one.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Let's see. It says that you were charged Monday at 9:00 p. m. for the movie'Titanic. '",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"co... |
train_417 | #Person1#: Jack, I don't know how to write my resume. Could you tell me about that?
#Person2#: You should first write your name and contact information.
#Person1#: What does the contact information include?
#Person2#: Such as your land line phone number, mobile phone number and e-mail box.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Pe... | #Person1# doesn't know how to write #Person1#'s resume and asks Jack for help. Jack instructs #Person1# and encourages #Person1# to stay confident. | resume | [
{
"content": "Jack, I don't know how to write my resume. Could you tell me about that?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "You should first write your name and contact information.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What does the contact in... |
train_418 | #Person1#: I don't think Poppas is right for this position.
#Person2#: I agree. He's got experience as a computer operator but he has very little training in programming. What about Anderson?
#Person1#: I like him. He seems very enthusiastic and he knows a lot about programming.
#Person2#: That's true. Do you think he ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing who is more suitable for the position. They both agree that Logan is more suitable than Anderson and Poppas, for Logan is really devoted and seems more professional. | suitable person | [
{
"content": "I don't think Poppas is right for this position.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I agree. He's got experience as a computer operator but he has very little training in programming. What about Anderson?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
... |
train_419 | #Person1#: Good morning, Plaza Hotel. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello, I'm just checking the room rates. How much are the single rooms, please?
#Person1#: Well, sir, the singles are now from 180 to 240 dollars.
#Person2#: And the doubles?
#Person1#: The double rooms are now 270 to 330 dollars.
#Person2#: That includes... | #Person2# is checking the room rates and #Person1# tells #Person2# the prices. The price doesn't include tax and service charge but includes breakfast. | room rates | [
{
"content": "Good morning, Plaza Hotel. Can I help you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hello, I'm just checking the room rates. How much are the single rooms, please?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Well, sir, the singles are now f... |
train_420 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. ABC Imports. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, may I speak to Mr. James Johnson, please?
#Person1#: I'm afraid Mr. Johnson isn't available right now. Would you like to leave a message?
#Person2#: This is Richard Alexander with Star Electronics. It's very important that he returns my call this a... | Richard wants to speak to Mr. James Johnson, but #Person1# tells him Mr. James isn't available and asks Richard to leave a message. | leave a message | [
{
"content": "Good afternoon. ABC Imports. May I help you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, may I speak to Mr. James Johnson, please?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I'm afraid Mr. Johnson isn't available right now. Would you lik... |
train_421 | #Person1#: Hi, Tom. What are you reading?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Tanya. This is a newspaper, the Community News. It carries only good news.
#Person1#: Oh, yeah. I think I've seen that.
#Person2#: Yeah, isn't it a great idea? I'm so fed up with all the bad news you read about all the time. It's about time someone offers som... | Tom tells Tanya he's reading a newspaper. Tom says it only carries good news, and Tanya thinks it doesn't like objective journalism. | good news | [
{
"content": "Hi, Tom. What are you reading?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Oh, hi, Tanya. This is a newspaper, the Community News. It carries only good news.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Oh, yeah. I think I've seen that.",
"... |
train_422 | #Person1#: What's going on here?
#Person2#: You mean, what's happening? Well, constable, I'm trying to get out of the window and Freud here is helping me.
#Person1#: Why are you climbing through the window and not leaving by the front door?
#Person2#: Well, you see I can't find the key and I'm in a hurry. Come on, Freu... | #Person2# explains to #Person1# why he is climbing through the window, but #Person1# doesn't believe his excuses. | house-breaking | [
{
"content": "What's going on here?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "You mean, what's happening? Well, constable, I'm trying to get out of the window and Freud here is helping me.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Why are you climbing t... |
train_423 | #Person1#: Catherine, you look great in these photos.
#Person2#: Oh, thanks. I got into that wedding dress with great difficulty. It was too small.
#Person1#: Why didn't you get one your size?
#Person2#: Oh, it was my grandmother's - my mother wore it on her wedding day, and I really wanted to wear it on mine. I suffer... | #Person1# thinks Catherine looks great in the photo, and Catherine tells #Person1# how she suffered to lose weight in six months to wear the wedding dress. | lose weight | [
{
"content": "Catherine, you look great in these photos.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Oh, thanks. I got into that wedding dress with great difficulty. It was too small.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Why didn't you get one your s... |
train_424 | #Person1#: [Mr Baker is very happy to see Miss Green every morning because she is a good secretary. One Monday Miss Green didn't come to work because she was ill. She had a terrible cold and a bad headache, so she phoned Mr. Baker.] [The telephone rings.] Good morning, Mr. Baker.
#Person2#: Good morning, Miss Green. Wh... | Miss Green phones Mr. Baker to tell him she cannot come to work because of illness. | illness | [
{
"content": "[Mr Baker is very happy to see Miss Green every morning because she is a good secretary. One Monday Miss Green didn't come to work because she was ill. She had a terrible cold and a bad headache, so she phoned Mr. Baker.] [The telephone rings.] Good morning, Mr. Baker.",
"name": "Person1",
... |
train_425 | #Person1#: What are you reading, Bill?
#Person2#: It's this week's New Scientist. Why?
#Person1#: I was just wondering. It looks interesting, but I've never actually read it myself. It's for real scientists, or can ordinary people like me understand it?
#Person2#: Oh, it's for anyone really. It usually has articles and... | Bill tells #Person1# he's reading this week's New Scientist, and ordinary people can read and understand it. Bill introduces the new telephone he's reading about, which allows people to see the person they'are speaking to. Bill and #Person2# both think they wouldn't buy it. | reading | [
{
"content": "What are you reading, Bill?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "It's this week's New Scientist. Why?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I was just wondering. It looks interesting, but I've never actually read it myself. It's f... |
train_426 | #Person1#: Can you tell us what you like doing in the evening?
#Person2#: Well, I like music. I listen to a lot of pop music. But most of all, I like watching TV. It's much better than reading a book. | #Person2# tells #Person1# what #Person2# likes doing in the evening. | in the evening | [
{
"content": "Can you tell us what you like doing in the evening?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Well, I like music. I listen to a lot of pop music. But most of all, I like watching TV. It's much better than reading a book.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
... |
train_427 | #Person1#: He's here. Bye Dad.
#Person2#: Wait, wait, wait ... Where are you going?
#Person1#: Dad. I've already told mom. I'm going out tonight.
#Person2#: Who with? You mean you're going on a date?
#Person1#: Yeah. Mom met Dirk yesterday. [Dirk!?] He's sooo cool. We're going on a double-date with Cindy and Evan.
#Per... | #Person1# is going out with Dirk tonight and tells her Dad they will go out to eat and catch a movie. #Person1#'s dad asks #Person1# to be back by 11:00, and #Person1# agrees. | date out | [
{
"content": "He's here. Bye Dad.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Wait, wait, wait ... Where are you going?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Dad. I've already told mom. I'm going out tonight.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user... |
train_428 | #Person1#: . . . Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter, Ed! Give us some good news. How are things looking for us in termsof sales this month?
#Person2#: Uh well. . . would you like the bad news first or the really bad news?
#Person1#: What? Ed, don't tell me you only have bad ne... | Ed tells #Person1# two bad news. The first is that their sales have dropped. The market is in recession and they have no way of moving their inventory or getting rid of their staff. The second news is that their supplier suffered QC problems and half of their production is faulty. | terrible sales | [
{
"content": ". . . Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter, Ed! Give us some good news. How are things looking for us in termsof sales this month?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Uh well. . . would you like the bad news first or the reall... |
train_429 | #Person1#: Did you watch TV last night, Rose?
#Person2#: Yeah. I saw a science program. It was quite interesting.
#Person1#: What was it about?
#Person2#: Mars. Scientists say there might be water on it.
#Person1#: If so, we may live there someday.
#Person2#: I hope so. Did you know the US successfully sent two ro... | Rose saw an interesting science program last night and tells #Person1# the program content. | science program | [
{
"content": "Did you watch TV last night, Rose?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yeah. I saw a science program. It was quite interesting.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What was it about?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
... |
train_430 | #Person1#: How smart of you to book the tickets before hand!
#Person2#: Oh, do you really think so?
#Person1#: Of course, otherwise you'll just have to wait for hours.
#Person2#: But I just got a call from my sister and I have to cancel the movie tonight. | #Person1# thinks it's wise of #Person2# to book the ticket beforehand. | book in advance | [
{
"content": "How smart of you to book the tickets before hand!",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Oh, do you really think so?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Of course, otherwise you'll just have to wait for hours.",
"name": "Perso... |
train_431 | #Person1#: I heard that James was fired because he got a keep back of 20 thousands dollars from a vender.
#Person2#: That's open secret.
#Person1#: But mine could be a lie for his job.
#Person2#: How did you know that?
#Person1#: A little bird whispered to me. Keep that to yourself. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the secret of James's being fired. | get fired | [
{
"content": "I heard that James was fired because he got a keep back of 20 thousands dollars from a vender.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "That's open secret.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "But mine could be a lie for his job.",
... |
train_432 | #Person1#: I really admire you, Diana.
#Person2#: why, Jerry? Your words just came out of the blue.
#Person1#: you are really happy and able to achieve high scores at school.
#Person2#: I work very hard and that's it, you know, practice makes perfect.
#Person1#: isn't there anything else?
#Person2#: I have no idea... | Jerry admires Diana because she's happy and can achieve high scores at school. Diana encourages Jerry he can get high marks if spending more time cracking the books. | encouragement | [
{
"content": "I really admire you, Diana.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "why, Jerry? Your words just came out of the blue.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "you are really happy and able to achieve high scores at school.",
"name":... |
train_433 | #Person1#: You know, I don't quite understand the Chinese criterion of beauty. I mean, I asked some Chinese guys who had seen my girlfriend. I asked them, Isn't she beautiful? They were looking at me with eyes wide open, like ... and they even wondered how in the world I could ever have fallen in love with her!
#Perso... | #Person1#, #Person2#, and #Person3# are discussing the Chinese criterion of beauty. #Person1# cannot understand that and #Person2# thinks beauty is in the eyes of the beholders. #Person3# agrees it's magic love. | beauty and love | [
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train_434 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, we have a reservation for three nights. Mona White. I called last week.
#Person1#: One moment please, Ms. White. Yes, that was for two single rooms, wasn't it? I've reserved rooms 402 and 403 for you.
#Person2#: Are they quiet rooms?
#Person1#: Well they ar... | Mona White has a reservation for three nights, and #Person1# helps check the rooms. | check in | [
{
"content": "Good afternoon. Can I help you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, we have a reservation for three nights. Mona White. I called last week.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "One moment please, Ms. White. Yes, that was fo... |
train_435 | #Person1#: Good morning. I'm from the New York book review. Could I ask you some questions about your latest book?
#Person2#: Sure. Take a seat... what would you like to know?
#Person1#: First, I've heard that your latest book is based on a true story.
#Person2#: That's correct. It's a murder mystery based on actual... | #Person1# interviews #Person2# and asks #Person2# some questions about #Person2#'s latest book. #Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2# researched the books and the story background. #Person2#'s writing a collection of short stories, and many of them are short detective stories. #Person1# can't wait to read it. | interview | [
{
"content": "Good morning. I'm from the New York book review. Could I ask you some questions about your latest book?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sure. Take a seat... what would you like to know?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "F... |
train_436 | #Person1#: Robert, you play the guitar, don't you?
#Person2#: I used to. But I haven't played it for quite some time. I don't really have time these days with all my studies. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: I'm trying to organize a group to play at some parties on weekends. We still need a guitar player.
#Person2#: Well, I ... | #Person1#'s trying to organize a group to play at some parties on weekends. #Person1# invites Robert to play the guitar, and Robert says he'll have a try. | guitar player | [
{
"content": "Robert, you play the guitar, don't you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I used to. But I haven't played it for quite some time. I don't really have time these days with all my studies. Why do you ask?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
... |
train_437 | #Person1#: Could I have a word with you, sir?
#Person2#: Just speaking.
#Person1#: I have to tell you that I can't be in today and tomorrow.
#Person2#: So sorry to hear that. What's wrong with you?
#Person1#: I feel sick and coughed a lot at night.
#Person2#: Is that serious? You ought to see a doctor.
#Person1#: Yes, ... | #Person1# explains to #Person2# why he cannot come to work today. #Person1# is ill, and #Person2# hopes he will get better soon. | illness | [
{
"content": "Could I have a word with you, sir?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Just speaking.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I have to tell you that I can't be in today and tomorrow.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
}... |
train_438 | #Person1#: I have noticed that a lot of people around here are very healthy and hard working. I thought all Americans just ate hamburgers and pizza and sat in front of the TV all day long.
#Person2#: Huh... well, our culture and society has become a lot more health conscious than it was 10 years ago.
#Person1#: I have ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# American culture and society has become more health conscious than it was before, and more attention has been drawn toward protecting the environment. | healthy lifestyle | [
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"content": "I have noticed that a lot of people around here are very healthy and hard working. I thought all Americans just ate hamburgers and pizza and sat in front of the TV all day long.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Huh... well, our culture and society has become a l... |
train_439 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes please. I'm looking for a smartphone, but uhm? I don't know much about them.
#Person1#: Right. Well, with a smart phone you can use software, you know for your appointments, as an address book, that kind of thing you can take notes and write documents.
#Person2#: I see I'm inte... | #Person2#'s looking for a smartphone and asks #Person2# for some information of smartphone. #Person2# likes one smartphone, and #Person1# introduces its functions to #Person2#. #Person2#'s satisfied with it. | buy a smartphone | [
{
"content": "Can I help you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes please. I'm looking for a smartphone, but uhm? I don't know much about them.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Right. Well, with a smart phone you can use software, you ... |
train_440 | #Person1#: What seems to be the matter?
#Person2#: I just can't sleep well, doctor.
#Person1#: I see and how long have you had this problem?
#Person2#: Oh, for about 2 weeks now.
#Person1#: 2 weeks? Do you have headaches?
#Person2#: sometimes.
#Person1#: Fever?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Are you having any family proble... | #Person2# can't sleep well. #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions and suggests #Person2# should take a break. | not sleep well | [
{
"content": "What seems to be the matter?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I just can't sleep well, doctor.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I see and how long have you had this problem?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
}... |
train_441 | #Person1#: Hi, Adam, what are you doing?
#Person2#: I've just got home from my tennis lesson. Have you had dinner yet?
#Person1#: No, not yet.
#Person2#: I'm hungry. Do you want me to help you cook?
#Person1#: No, I've already done it. I prepared the fish this morning and cooked it earlier this evening.
#Person2#: Grea... | Adam has just got home from a tennis lesson, and #Person1# has prepared the dinner well. | having dinner | [
{
"content": "Hi, Adam, what are you doing?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I've just got home from my tennis lesson. Have you had dinner yet?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "No, not yet.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
... |
train_442 | #Person1#: Hello, can I help?
#Person2#: I'm from Lexington Software and I'm here to collect an export L / C.
#Person1#: I have it right here.
#Person2#: Great. Can I take it with me now? Or do you need me to fill in some forms or something?
#Person1#: No, you can take it away now. I just need you to sign here.
#Person... | #Person2# collects an export L / C from #Person1#. #Person2# is asked to prepare the according documents while valid. | export L / C collection | [
{
"content": "Hello, can I help?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'm from Lexington Software and I'm here to collect an export L / C.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I have it right here.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
... |
train_443 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, how may I help you?
#Person2#: Hi, I'd like to order some flowers.
#Person1#: Who are they for?
#Person2#: They're for my Wife. Her name is Samantha.
#Person1#: What kind of flowers would you like?
#Person2#: I don't know. I don't know too much about flowers. Can you recommend something?
#Per... | #Person1# suggests buying roses for Samantha who is on her birthday. #Person2# takes the advice and chooses the red ones, and asks for the delivery service. | buying flowers | [
{
"content": "Good afternoon, how may I help you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hi, I'd like to order some flowers.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Who are they for?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content... |
train_444 | #Person1#: did you know that abortion is still illegal in many states in the USA?
#Person2#: why? I thought Americans were supposed to be more open than that.
#Person1#: well, for many religious people, they believe that people who abort their babies are murderers.
#Person2#: do you think most people in America believe... | #Person1# doesn't think a man should give his approval for an abortion since his life is not affected by pregnancy at all unlike the mother's, while #Person2# thinks men should have some kind of say because it's their children too. | abortion argument | [
{
"content": "did you know that abortion is still illegal in many states in the USA?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "why? I thought Americans were supposed to be more open than that.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "well, for many rel... |
train_445 | #Person1#: Excuse me, is this seat taken?
#Person2#: I ' m afraid this seat is taken.
#Person1#: Oh. is it. Thank you anyway.
#Person2#: You ' re welcome. Why don ' t you ask the conductor when he comes by?
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the available seats. | seat enquiry | [
{
"content": "Excuse me, is this seat taken?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I ' m afraid this seat is taken.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Oh. is it. Thank you anyway.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"cont... |
train_446 | #Person1#: Mary, how was your date with john?
#Person2#: it's ok. It seems we have a lot in common.
#Person1#: oh, really. That is great news. What does he look like?
#Person2#: he is tall and slim, fair-haired.
#Person1#: sounds like he is pretty cute. What do you think of him?
#Person2#: he is a nice guy and very con... | Mary tells Steve about her nice date John and feels nervous about whether he will call. Steve encourages Mary to believe in herself and that John will call for sure. | date discussion | [
{
"content": "Mary, how was your date with john?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "it's ok. It seems we have a lot in common.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "oh, really. That is great news. What does he look like?",
"name": "Person... |
train_447 | #Person1#: Would you give me some fruits? How much are these oranges?
#Person2#: Seventy cents a piece.
#Person1#: How about this one?
#Person2#: Sixty cents a piece.
#Person1#: Well, I'll take five of the seventy cents ones, and are those grapefruits sweet?
#Person2#: Sure! They are very fresh, first of all. We sell a... | #Person1# buys five of the seventy cents oranges. #Person2# sells three grapefruits to #Person1# which are at a bargain. | buying fruits | [
{
"content": "Would you give me some fruits? How much are these oranges?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Seventy cents a piece.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "How about this one?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
... |
train_448 | #Person1#: The sun is up! Time for all the campers to rise. Time to get paddling.
#Person2#: Oh, no! No more paddling! My arms are sore!
#Person1#: Do not worry. Today will be easier.
#Person2#: Beth, what date is today?
#Person1#: Today is Saturday.
#Person2#: What is the date today?
#Person1#: Today is July 4th.
#Per... | Beth asks #Person2# to call #Person2#'s mother to wish her a Happy Birthday. Beth says her birthday is on Christmas whereas #Person2#'s is the day after April fool's day. Beth talks about the plans for today which motivates #Person2#. | Independence day plan | [
{
"content": "The sun is up! Time for all the campers to rise. Time to get paddling.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Oh, no! No more paddling! My arms are sore!",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Do not worry. Today will be easier.",
... |
train_449 | #Person1#: so, how's your course going? Do you like it?
#Person2#: i like my professors and the classes, but it's a lot of work.
#Person1#: what are you specializing in?
#Person2#: right now, I'm doing some research into the languages of different African tribes.
#Person1#: that sounds really interesting. Can you speak... | Justin asks about #Person2#'s current specialty, #Person2# answers and talks about the African language skills acquired in childhood. #Person2# is nervous about the test results because the professors are strict. Justin gives #Person2# confidence. | academic discussion | [
{
"content": "so, how's your course going? Do you like it?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "i like my professors and the classes, but it's a lot of work.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "what are you specializing in?",
"name": "Per... |
train_450 | #Person1#: Say, Anna, what are you doing tonight? Would you like to go out?
#Person2#: Oh, sorry, I can't. I'm going to work late tonight. I have to finish this report.
#Person1#: Well, how about tomorrow night? Are you doing anything then?
#Person2#: No, I'm not. What are you planning to do?
#Person1#: I'm going to se... | Anna decides to go out seeing a musical with #Person1# tomorrow since she is busy tonight. | invitation to musical | [
{
"content": "Say, Anna, what are you doing tonight? Would you like to go out?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Oh, sorry, I can't. I'm going to work late tonight. I have to finish this report.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Well, ho... |
train_451 | #Person1#: Hey Jackie. What are you doing?
#Person2#: Nothing much. I'm just relaxing today. Why? What's going on?
#Person1#: I was thinking about heading to the mall. Do you want to go?
#Person2#: Are they having a sale?
#Person1#: Yeah. Both Bon and Nordstrom's is having there annual sale. It's a great time to buy so... | #Person1# invites Jackie to buy some clothes at Nordstrom's where is having the annual sale. A sweater catches Jackie's fancy so #Person1# asks Jackie to try it on. | shopping for clothes | [
{
"content": "Hey Jackie. What are you doing?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Nothing much. I'm just relaxing today. Why? What's going on?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I was thinking about heading to the mall. Do you want to go?",... |
train_452 | #Person1#: I was wondering if I could borrow the company van for a fundraiser this weekend.
#Person2#: Sure, I think that would be possible. Where is the fundraiser?
#Person1#: It is in the park downtown.
#Person2#: Would you need it for both Saturday and Sunday?
#Person1#: We will need it for Saturday only.
#Person2#:... | #Person1# asks to borrow the company van and chairs for a fundraiser on weekend. #Person2# agrees to lend them until Sunday night. | fundraiser preparation | [
{
"content": "I was wondering if I could borrow the company van for a fundraiser this weekend.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sure, I think that would be possible. Where is the fundraiser?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "It is in th... |
train_453 | #Person1#: Oh, my god. I am so heavy now. I gain 10 kilos.
#Person2#: I am going to the gym. Do you want to come with me?
#Person1#: I think I should go. I really need to lose some weight.
#Person2#: Then, I'll wait for you at the car park in 20 minutes.
#Person1#: 0K. See you then.
#Person2#: Do you have your member c... | #Person1# decides to go to the gym with #Person2# to lose weight. #Person2# gives #Person1# a guest ticket to enter. | gym visiting | [
{
"content": "Oh, my god. I am so heavy now. I gain 10 kilos.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I am going to the gym. Do you want to come with me?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I think I should go. I really need to lose some weight.... |
train_454 | #Person1#: Anna, Would you like to dance?
#Person2#: I'd love to, but I'm a terrible dancer. I'm afraid I may step on your toes.
#Person1#: Don't worry about it. I'll show you how. It's a piece of cake.
#Person2#: Thank you. I'll try my best. | #Person1# invites and will teach Anna to dance. | dance invitation | [
{
"content": "Anna, Would you like to dance?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'd love to, but I'm a terrible dancer. I'm afraid I may step on your toes.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Don't worry about it. I'll show you how. It's a ... |
train_455 | #Person1#: Will you bring our bill, please?
#Person2#: Yes, certainly. I'll be back in a minute. Here you are
#Person1#: Thanks. Let me see. I think there's a mistake on the bill here. Would you mind checking, please?
#Person2#: Of course, not. Let me check. Oh, you seem to be correct.
#Person1#: How about tax and serv... | #Person1# finds the bill mistaken. The bill is one hundred U. S. dollars in total. | bill checking | [
{
"content": "Will you bring our bill, please?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, certainly. I'll be back in a minute. Here you are",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Thanks. Let me see. I think there's a mistake on the bill here. Wou... |
train_456 | #Person1#: Why did your parents make you stay at home?
#Person2#: They wanted to go out, and so they made me look after my baby brother.
#Person1#: Didn't you mind doing it?
#Person2#: No, I didn't. My brother was very good and I did quite a lot of homework.
#Person1#: Didn't you even want to go to the cinema?
#Person2... | #Person1# looked after the baby alone and watched boxing on TV last night, and #Person2# went to a boxing match. | watching boxing | [
{
"content": "Why did your parents make you stay at home?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "They wanted to go out, and so they made me look after my baby brother.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Didn't you mind doing it?",
"name": ... |
train_457 | #Person1#: I'm sure that the boy will become nobody when he grows up.
#Person2#: Be careful of what you say, or you'll have to eat humble pie.
#Person1#: Eat humble pie? Impossible, I'Ve never been wrong in judging boys like him. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to be careful of judging. | argument about judgement | [
{
"content": "I'm sure that the boy will become nobody when he grows up.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Be careful of what you say, or you'll have to eat humble pie.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Eat humble pie? Impossible, I'Ve n... |
train_458 | #Person1#: What are you going to have for breakfast?
#Person2#: I just have some cereal each morning.
#Person1#: You're supposed to always have a hearty breakfast.
#Person2#: I don't always have time to make breakfast.
#Person1#: It's easy to make a quick breakfast.
#Person2#: What do you have for breakfast?
#Person1#:... | #Person2# doesn't have time to make breakfast. #Person1# suggests some easy examples and is asked by #Person2# to make some. | suggestions on breakfast | [
{
"content": "What are you going to have for breakfast?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I just have some cereal each morning.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "You're supposed to always have a hearty breakfast.",
"name": "Person1",... |
train_459 | #Person1#: Hi, Steven, take a seat! How are things at work?
#Person2#: It's coming along well, but it is a little delayed.
#Person1#: Can you finish it on time?
#Person2#: I'm pressed for time and I am afraid I need someone to help me.
#Person1#: OK, I will send Beker to help you. We need to get the brochures done and ... | #Person2# sends Beker to help Steven in order to finish the work by Friday. | work assistance | [
{
"content": "Hi, Steven, take a seat! How are things at work?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "It's coming along well, but it is a little delayed.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Can you finish it on time?",
"name": "Person1",
... |
train_460 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Chloe, I'm Doctor Evans. What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: Hi, Dr. Evans. Thanks for seeing me on such short notice. When I woke up this morning I had a really sore throat and a really bad cough. I think I am coming down with the flu.
#Person1#: Ah I see, yes you do sound rather croaky... | Chloe goes to see a doctor because she thinks she has flu. Doctor Evans examines Chloe and set up many medicines and an inhaler. Chole asks if she can go to work, Doctor Evans denies to avoid contagion and recommends Chole to stay in bed for at least three days, so Chole asks for a note to prove the authenticity and ge... | medical treatment | [
{
"content": "Good afternoon, Chloe, I'm Doctor Evans. What seems to be the problem?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hi, Dr. Evans. Thanks for seeing me on such short notice. When I woke up this morning I had a really sore throat and a really bad cough. I think I am coming d... |
train_461 | #Person1#: Mom, look! My first piggy bank and it still has money in it!
#Person2#: That is a blast from the past.
#Person1#: Remember when I used to beg you to break it so I could go buy ice cream?
#Person2#: Yes. You sure have come a long way in valuing your hard earned dollars.
#Person1#: Thanks for not giving in to ... | #Person1# finds a childhood piggy bank and #Person1#'s mother thinks #Person1# has learned valuing earnings, so #Person1# decides to souvenir it. | change of values | [
{
"content": "Mom, look! My first piggy bank and it still has money in it!",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "That is a blast from the past.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Remember when I used to beg you to break it so I could go buy i... |
train_462 | #Person1#: I'll show you around and explain the operation as we go along.
#Person2#: That'll be most helpful.
#Person1#: That is our office block. We have all the administrative departments there. Down there is the research and development section.
#Person2#: How much do you spend on development every year?
#Person1#: ... | #Person1# shows #Person2# around and explains the operation. #Person1# introduces to #Person2# about the spending on development and delivery of orders. | viewing operations | [
{
"content": "I'll show you around and explain the operation as we go along.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "That'll be most helpful.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "That is our office block. We have all the administrative department... |
train_463 | #Person1#: So, where is this bus supposed to take us?
#Person2#: It should take us back up to Altadena.
#Person1#: Well, don't you know for sure?
#Person2#: I'm not really sure if it does or not.
#Person1#: Are you sure we got on the right bus?
#Person2#: I've never taken this bus, but I think it's the right one.
#Pers... | #Person1# doubts if they are on the right bus to Altadena. Then #Person2# finds out that they took the wrong one. | wrong bus | [
{
"content": "So, where is this bus supposed to take us?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "It should take us back up to Altadena.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Well, don't you know for sure?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user... |
train_464 | #Person1#: Johnny, I want to thank you.
#Person2#: What do you mean, Mom? For breaking your best china?
#Person1#: Oh, Johnny, that stuff was dollar store junk. No, I want to thank you for keeping Grandma busy.
#Person2#: Well, it's more like she kept me busy. . .
#Person1#: I know, and normally she's trying to tell me... | Jonny's mother thanks Johnny for breaking china so that Grandma keeps Jonny busy cleaning instead of herself. | house cleaning | [
{
"content": "Johnny, I want to thank you.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "What do you mean, Mom? For breaking your best china?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Oh, Johnny, that stuff was dollar store junk. No, I want to thank you for... |
train_465 | #Person1#: Hi Michael.
#Person2#: Hi Amy. What's up?
#Person1#: I'm looking for the airport. Can you tell me how to get there?
#Person2#: No, sorry. I don't know.
#Person1#: I think I can take the subway to the airport. Do you know where the subway is?
#Person2#: Sure, it's over there.
#Person1#: Where? I don't see it.... | Michael shows Amy where to take the subway to the airport and where the restroom is. | guidance | [
{
"content": "Hi Michael.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hi Amy. What's up?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I'm looking for the airport. Can you tell me how to get there?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"con... |
train_466 | #Person1#: Can I help you, madam?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a cap. Size 16.
#Person1#: Would you like to try this one on?
#Person2#: Yes. It's a bit tight. Have you got a bigger one?
#Person1#: All right. How about this one?
#Person2#: Yes, that's fine. I'll take it. Can I pay by check?
#Person1#: Of course, mada... | #Person2# purchases a suitable cap by check with #Person2#'s help. | Buying cap | [
{
"content": "Can I help you, madam?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, I'm looking for a cap. Size 16.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Would you like to try this one on?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"co... |
train_467 | #Person1#: When can we expect you and your daughter for dinner? Next Saturday?
#Person2#: Next Saturday? I'm sorry. I'Ve promised to go to a Chinese Opera with my daughter.
#Person1#: How about Sunday then?
#Person2#: Yes, Sunday sounds fine. What time?
#Person1#: Does 6, 30 suit you?
#Person2#: It suits us fine. We'll... | #Person2# will attend #Person1#'s dinner on Sunday with #Person2#'s daughter. | dinner arrangement | [
{
"content": "When can we expect you and your daughter for dinner? Next Saturday?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Next Saturday? I'm sorry. I'Ve promised to go to a Chinese Opera with my daughter.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "How ... |
train_468 | #Person1#: Hi. You said that you might need some help with preparing dinner. What would you like me to do?
#Person2#: Thanks for coming over to help. I really appreciate it. First, could you peel the vegetables? I'Ve put them all in the skin and there's a peeler.
#Person1#: Ok, I'll peel the vegetables and you chop the... | #Person1# helps #Person2# prepare dinner. #Person2# gives instructions on what #Person1# is expected to do, including peeling the vegetables, and then frying the meat. While #Person1# is stirring the meat, #Person2# mixes the sauce according to #Person2#'s secret recipe. | dinner preparation | [
{
"content": "Hi. You said that you might need some help with preparing dinner. What would you like me to do?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Thanks for coming over to help. I really appreciate it. First, could you peel the vegetables? I'Ve put them all in the skin and there... |
train_469 | #Person1#: Hello, Madam. What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: Hello. I'd like to send 600 RMB in cash to my daughter. How long will it take for her to receive the money?
#Person1#: It's very quick and easy. It just takes 24 hours, we guarantee that. All you need to do is fill in this slip and we can proceed.
#Person... | #Person2# wants to send cash to her daughter, so she is required by #Person1# to pay a service commission. | Remittance procedure | [
{
"content": "Hello, Madam. What can I do for you today?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hello. I'd like to send 600 RMB in cash to my daughter. How long will it take for her to receive the money?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "It's... |
train_470 | #Person1#: You see, I'm getting much fatter than before. I'm always worried I've no idea how to lose weight.
#Person2#: You should do some exercise every day. That is the best way to keep you healthy and strong.
#Person1#: You know, I don't want to move about at all.
#Person2#: You'd better not watch too much TV. Recen... | #Person1# doesn't know how to lose weight. #Person2# recommends dancing machines which people can move on them as if they are really dancing. #Person1# thinks it's interesting and would like to buy one. | weight loss equipment | [
{
"content": "You see, I'm getting much fatter than before. I'm always worried I've no idea how to lose weight.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "You should do some exercise every day. That is the best way to keep you healthy and strong.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "a... |
train_471 | #Person1#: What do you think you'll be doing in five years' time, Carrie?
#Person2#: I definitely won't be working as a car park attendant. I want to become an opera singer. I hope I'll be living in Milan. What about you, Frank?
#Person1#: Unless I pass my exams, I'll probably serve rude customers in the restaurant.
#P... | Frank feels sad about his possible future career, so Carrie encourages Frank. | discussion about future | [
{
"content": "What do you think you'll be doing in five years' time, Carrie?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I definitely won't be working as a car park attendant. I want to become an opera singer. I hope I'll be living in Milan. What about you, Frank?",
"name": "Person2... |
train_472 | #Person1#: Excuse me, would you please tell me when the next flight to Los Angeles is?
#Person2#: Sure. The next direct flight to Los Angeles is two hours from now, but if you do not mind transferring at San Francisco you can board now. | #Person1# enquires about the flight to Los Angeles. | flight enquiry | [
{
"content": "Excuse me, would you please tell me when the next flight to Los Angeles is?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sure. The next direct flight to Los Angeles is two hours from now, but if you do not mind transferring at San Francisco you can board now.",
"name": ... |
train_473 | #Person1#: It's freezing cold. Let me make some coffee to warm us up. Do you want a piece of pie as well?
#Person2#: Coffee sounds great. But I'm going to have dinner with some friends in a while, so I'd better skip the pie. | #Person2# decides to have #Person1#'s coffee without pie. | coffee invitation | [
{
"content": "It's freezing cold. Let me make some coffee to warm us up. Do you want a piece of pie as well?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Coffee sounds great. But I'm going to have dinner with some friends in a while, so I'd better skip the pie.",
"name": "Person2",
... |
train_474 | #Person1#: Are you all right, Mark? Is anything wrong?
#Person2#: I'm so homesick, I could die. All this studying, all this pressure, I just can't stand it.
#Person1#: It takes time to get used to all this.
#Person2#: Yes. But, you know, I lost sleep last night.
#Person1#: It seems like you've really got the blues. Hav... | Mark is homesick and decides to write a letter to Mark's mom. #Person1# doesn't have any envelopes to borrow, but he tells Mark where to buy stamps. | writing a letter | [
{
"content": "Are you all right, Mark? Is anything wrong?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'm so homesick, I could die. All this studying, all this pressure, I just can't stand it.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "It takes time to get... |
train_475 | #Person1#: Do you have somewhere to stay in London, Peter?
#Person2#: No, I don't. In fact, I was about to ask you if you could arrange some place for me to stay.
#Person1#: Yes, that's no problem though I am not in charge of it. I'll ask someone to arrange it for you. What kind of place were you considering?
#Person2#... | #Person1# will ask someone to help #Person2#, who prefers a homestay without young children, arrange a place to stay. #Person1# warns #Person2# about the high prices of homestays, but #Person2# thinks it's not a big problem. | accomodation arrangement | [
{
"content": "Do you have somewhere to stay in London, Peter?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "No, I don't. In fact, I was about to ask you if you could arrange some place for me to stay.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Yes, that's no... |
train_476 | #Person1#: Stay with me, kids. Don't get lost.
#Person2#: I am not Dad. I never get lost in the supermarket.
#Person3#: I am not a kid anymore, Mom.
#Person1#: Anyway, stay with me. I want to check out some daily necessities.
#Person3#: No, Mom. I want to go to the video products section. The new album of Westlife ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# and #Person3# to stay with her while shopping. However they want to go to different sections, so they separate and then meet at lunch. | in the supermarket | [
{
"content": "Stay with me, kids. Don't get lost.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I am not Dad. I never get lost in the supermarket.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Anyway, stay with me. I want to check out some daily necessities.",
... |
train_477 | #Person1#: Have you decided what you are going to take next semester?
#Person2#: Well, I'm an English major, you know. So I came here to make sure I'm taking the right things.
#Person1#: Good. I think it's a good idea. Our department should require meetings like this.
#Person2#: I want to finish my degree in four ye... | #Person2# wants to finish the degree in four years, so #Person2# has to take necessary classes. After seeing #Person2#'s course selection, #Person1# recommends #Person2# to take Shakespeare's poetry class sooner because of its importance. #Person2# has the time slot free so she decides to replace the 18th century poetr... | course selection | [
{
"content": "Have you decided what you are going to take next semester?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Well, I'm an English major, you know. So I came here to make sure I'm taking the right things.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "G... |
train_478 | #Person1#: Hello, Anna speaking!
#Person2#: Hey, Anna, this is Jason.
#Person1#: Jason, where have you been hiding lately? You know it's been a long time since your last call. Have you been good?
#Person2#: Yes. How are you, Anna?
#Person1#: I am fine. What have you been doing?
#Person2#: Working. I've been really... | Jason calls Anna to tell her that he got a promotion recently with good conditions and a nice new boss. While Jason is complaining about his last boss, Anna invites him to drink tonight and Jason accepts. | a call | [
{
"content": "Hello, Anna speaking!",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hey, Anna, this is Jason.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Jason, where have you been hiding lately? You know it's been a long time since your last call. Have you bee... |
train_479 | #Person1#: Did you hear what's going on downtown today? All the workers from the factory are staging a demonstration in the streets. Not one of the two thousand employees showed up for work today, and they have gathered outside the city hall to demand better working conditions for all factory employees.
#Person2#: Wow,... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that today all the two thousand workers gather outside the city hall demanding better working conditions. #Person1# thinks they probably most want to clean up the safety hazards. | workers' strike | [
{
"content": "Did you hear what's going on downtown today? All the workers from the factory are staging a demonstration in the streets. Not one of the two thousand employees showed up for work today, and they have gathered outside the city hall to demand better working conditions for all factory employees.",
... |
train_480 | #Person1#: Come back. You haven't paid yet.
#Person2#: May, just let him go.
#Person1#: But he took some newspaper away without paying.
#Person2#: I know.
#Person1#: Why? You make me confused.
#Person2#: He lives nearby and he would just glance at the newspaper headlines, read the political sections and return the... | #Person2# tells May that the man who took the newspaper without paying would return it and that he was a war hero. | a man | [
{
"content": "Come back. You haven't paid yet.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "May, just let him go.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "But he took some newspaper away without paying.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{... |
train_481 | #Person1#: I have made up my mind. I am getting a tattoo.
#Person2#: Really? Are you sure?
#Person1#: Yeah! Why not? They are trendy and look great! I want to get a dragon on my arm or maybe a tiger on my back.
#Person2#: Yeah but, it is something that you will have forever! They use indelible ink that can only be r... | #Person1# wants a tattoo because it's trendy. #Person2# tells #Person1# that either getting a tattoo or removing it hurts a lot, which changes #Person1# 's mind. | discussion about tattoo | [
{
"content": "I have made up my mind. I am getting a tattoo.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Really? Are you sure?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Yeah! Why not? They are trendy and look great! I want to get a dragon on my arm or may... |
train_482 | #Person1#: Louis, how is your knee today? Have you seen a doctor?
#Person2#: I feel much better today. I went to the doctor and he told me it was not serious. I should be OK for Saturday's basketball game.
#Person1#: Great. But why don't you have a good rest today? You can just practice throwing balls, but you shouldn'... | Louis decides to watch videos with #Person1# to rest Louis's injured knee for Saturday's basketball game. | recuperation | [
{
"content": "Louis, how is your knee today? Have you seen a doctor?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I feel much better today. I went to the doctor and he told me it was not serious. I should be OK for Saturday's basketball game.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assista... |
train_483 | #Person1#: I'll be at a lunch meeting for the next hour and a half. Will you please tell anyone who calls that I will call them back later this afternoon? And if anyone comes to the office, it just have them wait until I come back.
#Person2#: Yes, Mr. Roberts. What if they are there waiting for a long time? Should I of... | Mr. Roberts asks #Person2# to take care of everything during his lunch meeting. #Person2# promises to do so. | lunchtime job | [
{
"content": "I'll be at a lunch meeting for the next hour and a half. Will you please tell anyone who calls that I will call them back later this afternoon? And if anyone comes to the office, it just have them wait until I come back.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, Mr.... |
train_484 | #Person1#: So what do you want to do? Get another drink here or call it a night?
#Person2#: I'll have another beer. Let me buy this round.
#Person1#: OK. Thanks. So how was your date the other night?
#Person2#: Great. Jim took me to the cinema to see a film. I think he's really nice. And he's got a cool job. He's a tel... | #Person2# had a nice date with Jim who is very attractive, which even makes #Person2# consider about marriage. #Person1# thinks it's too early but #Person2# insists it's nothing wrong with thinking about the future. #Person1# advises #Person2# to be careful. | after a date | [
{
"content": "So what do you want to do? Get another drink here or call it a night?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'll have another beer. Let me buy this round.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "OK. Thanks. So how was your date the o... |
train_485 | #Person1#: I'd like to check in please.
#Person2#: Do you have a reservation sir?
#Person1#: Yes, the name is Robert, Robert Brown.
#Person2#: Let me check the computer please. Yes, here it is Robert Brown. How many nights will you be staying?
#Person1#: I will stay from Monday to Friday.
#Person2#: That's four days. S... | #Person2# helps Robert check into a smoking room with a good view of the ocean, according to Robert's preference, which costs $140 a night. | room check-in | [
{
"content": "I'd like to check in please.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Do you have a reservation sir?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Yes, the name is Robert, Robert Brown.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
... |
train_486 | #Person1#: Do you realize it's November already before you know it? Thanksgiving will be here.
#Person2#: Shh, you're right. It's time we decided what we're going to do this year. Well do you feel like inviting your sister and her family over, otherwise I'd like to invite my brother and his family.
#Person1#: I'd love ... | #Person1# decides to invite #Person1#'s sister's family since they invited #Person1# and Randy last year. Randy agrees to help #Person1# with the shopping. | Thanksgiving Day preparation | [
{
"content": "Do you realize it's November already before you know it? Thanksgiving will be here.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Shh, you're right. It's time we decided what we're going to do this year. Well do you feel like inviting your sister and her family over, otherwi... |
train_487 | #Person1#: Dad come and sit here.
#Person2#: Oh good. We can watch the races together!
#Person1#: Yes. look! There's William!
#Person2#: Where?
#Person1#: There! He's running in this race. He's the boy with the red shorts.
#Person2#: Oh yes, he can run very fast. He's going to win, I think. Who's the boy with dark hair... | #Person1# and #Person1#'s dad are watching sports races together. The father asks about the children in different competitions and #Person1# introduces them, including William, Harry, Michael, Kathy and Richard. | watching races | [
{
"content": "Dad come and sit here.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Oh good. We can watch the races together!",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Yes. look! There's William!",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"cont... |
train_488 | #Person1#: Glad you're back. How did the conference go, Chris?
#Person2#: Uh, it was good. All the topic were interesting and the speakers were really good. The organization was a lot better this year, as well. I think having smaller number of people there made a big difference. You know you can make decisions a lot mo... | Chris compliments the conference on the topics and speakers as well as the better organizations and smaller size but complains about the hotel restaurant to #Person1#. | conference review | [
{
"content": "Glad you're back. How did the conference go, Chris?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Uh, it was good. All the topic were interesting and the speakers were really good. The organization was a lot better this year, as well. I think having smaller number of people ... |
train_489 | #Person1#: Good evening, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: Good evening. I would like to buy a bottle of perfume.
#Person1#: OK. We have many kinds of perfume here. You can choose freely.
#Person2#: Which brand would you recommend? I don't want to buy one with quality problems.
#Person1#: Don't worry, we have no such p... | #Person2# wants to buy perfume. #Person1# recommends one which has special offers when buying lipstick or face cream. #Person2# needs only the perfume so #Person2# leaves. | buying perfume | [
{
"content": "Good evening, what can I do for you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Good evening. I would like to buy a bottle of perfume.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "OK. We have many kinds of perfume here. You can choose freely."... |
train_490 | #Person1#: I can't stand this heat. I can't get my attention to studying for the midterm exam. I guess I'll have to go to the library this afternoon.
#Person2#: I don't blame you. This dormitory doesn't have air conditioning. I can't study, either. My roommate and I are thinking about moving out to the other dorm, or a... | #Person1# and #Person2# feel too hot to study in their dorms. #Person2#'s thinking about moving out to an apartment. But #Person1# says electricity is very expensive in an apartment, so #Person2# will see about the other dorm. | air conditioning problem | [
{
"content": "I can't stand this heat. I can't get my attention to studying for the midterm exam. I guess I'll have to go to the library this afternoon.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I don't blame you. This dormitory doesn't have air conditioning. I can't study, either. My... |
train_491 | #Person1#: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, we are happy you have all come out for our training workshop. Today we have a great line-up of speakers to talk to you. First on our program is a well-renown expert in the field of international economic development, Harvard's own Dr. James Smith. Dr. Smith has been involv... | Mr. Jackson introduces Mr. James Smith, who is an expert in international economic development. Mr. James will give a talk on international relations in the modern world and introduces the outline and schedule. | talk | [
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"content": "Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, we are happy you have all come out for our training workshop. Today we have a great line-up of speakers to talk to you. First on our program is a well-renown expert in the field of international economic development, Harvard's own Dr. James Smith. Dr. Smith has ... |
train_492 | #Person1#: Can you tell me the best way to look for an apartment?
#Person2#: The local newspaper has ads for housing.
#Person1#: Is there any way to find a roommate to share an apartment with?
#Person2#: Sometimes you can post an advertisement saying that you need a roommate.
#Person1#: What do landlords charge for ren... | #Person2# suggests #Person1# post an advertisement in the local newspaper and promises to look at apartments with #Person1#. | find an apartment | [
{
"content": "Can you tell me the best way to look for an apartment?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "The local newspaper has ads for housing.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Is there any way to find a roommate to share an apartment w... |
train_493 | #Person1#: So I'm on the fifth floor? How come this hotel has no fourth floor.
#Person2#: Four is an unlucky number here, Peter. Four sounds like death in Chinese. Hotels often have no fourth floor.
#Person1#: I see. Oh, I know what I wanted to ask. How much should I tip this guy?
#Person2#: People don't usually tip he... | #Person2# tells Peter hotels often have no fourth floor because four sounds like death in Chinese. | hotel | [
{
"content": "So I'm on the fifth floor? How come this hotel has no fourth floor.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Four is an unlucky number here, Peter. Four sounds like death in Chinese. Hotels often have no fourth floor.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
}... |
train_494 | #Person1#: I ' m fed up with marriage.
#Person2#: Why do you say so? Everyone admires that you have a good wife.
#Person1#: Oh, no. When we were poor, we often tried our best to make ends meet. It was a hard time.
#Person2#: But now you are rich.
#Person1#: And we have some squabbles on some boring things.
#Person2#: T... | #Person1# is fed up with marriage. #Person2# thinks it is an ordinary marriage life. | marriage | [
{
"content": "I ' m fed up with marriage.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Why do you say so? Everyone admires that you have a good wife.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Oh, no. When we were poor, we often tried our best to make ends ... |
train_495 | #Person1#: Hi, is this the Resume Writing Workshop?
#Person2#: Yes, this is the Resume Writing Workshop. Welcome!
#Person1#: I really don't know that much about putting together a resume.
#Person2#: It's easy. Don't worry about it.
#Person1#: What's the most important part?
#Person2#: Well, the most important thing we ... | #Person2# at the Resume Writing Workshop is teaching #Person1# how to put together a resume. | resume | [
{
"content": "Hi, is this the Resume Writing Workshop?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, this is the Resume Writing Workshop. Welcome!",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I really don't know that much about putting together a resume."... |
train_496 | #Person1#: Professor, where's Canada?
#Person2#: Canada is north of here.
#Person1#: Can you show me on the map?
#Person2#: Sure. Look here. Canada is north of the United States.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. Where's Mexico?
#Person2#: Mexico is south of the United States.
#Person1#: How about Connecticut? Where's that?
#Perso... | The professor shows #Person1# Canada, Mexico, Connecticut, Ohio, Los Angeles, Boston, and Las Vegas on the map. | map | [
{
"content": "Professor, where's Canada?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Canada is north of here.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Can you show me on the map?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sure. ... |
train_497 | #Person1#: Is everything ready for the Christmas party?
#Person2#: Almost. I'Ve put up the decorations, and we'Ve decorated the Christmas tree with plenty of tinsel and baubles.
#Person1#: I like the big star on the top of the tree. I'll put the presents under the tree later, how's the food.
#Person2#: I'Ve prepared mo... | #Person1# and #Person2# are preparing for the Christmas party. They have decorated the Christmas tree, prepared the food and pudding, and sent all Christmas cards. #Person1# will put the presents under the tree and make the punch. | Christmas | [
{
"content": "Is everything ready for the Christmas party?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Almost. I'Ve put up the decorations, and we'Ve decorated the Christmas tree with plenty of tinsel and baubles.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": ... |
train_498 | #Person1#: Oh, Mary, come in, please. I'm so happy to see you.
#Person2#: Happy birthday, George. Many happy returns of the day. Here's a present for you.
#Person1#: Oh, thank you, Mary. You're so nice.
#Person2#: I hope you like it. Oh, have the other guys arrived?
#Person1#: They're all waiting for you. Let's join th... | Mary gives George a birthday present. They will cut the cake soon. | birthday | [
{
"content": "Oh, Mary, come in, please. I'm so happy to see you.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Happy birthday, George. Many happy returns of the day. Here's a present for you.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Oh, thank you, Mary. Y... |
train_499 | #Person1#: Jason, it's your turn.
#Person2#: I hope I get an easy question like you did.
#Person1#: You rolled a four. Let's see. . . you landed on Foreign Films.
#Person2#: Oh, great. That's just my luck! I hate those arty movies.
#Person1#: Well, too bad. So, what foreign film won an Oscar in 1993?
#Person2#: Oh, ple... | Jason thinks he's lucky to land on Foreign Films but he can't answer the question. | foreign films | [
{
"content": "Jason, it's your turn.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I hope I get an easy question like you did.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "You rolled a four. Let's see. . . you landed on Foreign Films.",
"name": "Person1",
... |
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