Q: M: I think that good communication can solve a lot of problems, and improve many a situation. I worked in some seemingly impossible situations, and saw people change dramatically all because they started communicating in better ways. But can good communication solve all problems? No. It can't stop some, people from seeing the world in twisted ways. It can't stop some people from hurting themselves. W: What kind of people do you have difficulty working with? M: I'm naturally a person who likes to be decisive, and to act, so I get impatient sometimes when I'm working with a large group. Because it takes time for everyone's voice to be heard, and for everyone's opinion to be aired. Yet I know that process is vital if they're going to reach the ultimate decision. W: Is success of business based more on the results of what you do, or on how you communicate what you've done? M: Oh, it's a combination of both. To be successful, you have to be able to achieve results. But you also have to be able to communicate what you achieve. The most successful people don't place glory on themselves, but rather on people who help them achieve success. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Somebody once said that good communication can solve any problem. Do you agree with this?
Question: M: My mother will go with me. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: Will you go to America alone?
[Q]: M: I need to find this specific magazine, and I am not sure where to look for. W: How old is the magazine? Is it a recent magazine less than a year old or is it an old magazine? M: You need to know how old the magazine is to find it? W: Yes, the more recent magazines are in the magazine reading room on the second floor, but after a year, magazines are tied together and kept on the third floor. M: Well, the magazine I want to find is more than a year old, so that means I need to go to the second floor. Oh,excuse me, what am I saying, the third floor. W: That's right, the third floor. M: Thank you for your help. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Can I help you?
input: Please answer the following: W: Why don't wash? I am wondering the same thing about you. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Why don't you wash the clothes?
Please answer this: W: That's great! I like this style very much. And I think if you want to embody the Chinese elements, you should use the red color. It is the most representative color in China, and sometimes it is called "Chinese Red". M: Oh, yes, I agree with you. And as for the door and the windows, I also like to use lattice. I think it is the most important elements of Chinese decorating. W: Yes. I think you have a good understanding of the Chinese style. And I suggest you'd better hang two Chinese landscape paintings. M: Oh. That's a good idea. I will buy them in the afternoon. And I'd like to paint the walls again and buy a new sofa. W: What color do you want to paint? M: I don't know exactly, but I'd like to use fresh colors. I think these colors look vivid. W: What about the sofa? M: I have no idea about it. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: I'd like to add some Chinese traditional elements in the decoration of my new house.
Question: M: But it's not really a good idea to take time off right now, you know. W: Well, I know. But they've never been to the UK before and they don't speak English. M: Hmm, you know there are thousands of tourists in London who can't speak English and they manage to get around. W: Yes, I know but they really expect me to be there. It's culture. Chinese parents expect their children to do things like this. M: I know, but truly if they care about your education, they'll understand. W: Well, do you think I could take maybe just two days off? M: Ok, two days but you must catch up with all of the work and get all of the materials. What was said before this conversation?
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W: Mr. Block, I need to take a few days off because my parents are coming over to visit.