[Q]: M: Just a mistake? Do you realize that I've invited some very important people to dinner? It could cause me to lose an important business partner. W: I'm sorry, sir. I suggest you call them and explain the problem. I'm sure you'll find several other very good restaurants around here. M: I can't get in touch with them now. They are probably on their way at this very minute. Surely you could fit one more table in. W: Not unless you'd like me to put you in the hall, sir. M: Well, that's better than nothing. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: I understand how you feel, sir. But there simply isn't any room. The person who received your reservation call must have forgotten to write it down. I'm afraid it was just a mistake. She is new, you know.
input: Please answer the following: M: With my bad luck? What good would it have done if I'd gone out? W: If you'd looked for a job,you might have found one. M: But I've been looking for one over a year. Today wouldn't have been any different. W: I know how bad you feel, but if you don't keep on looking, you'll never get a job. M: If I'd stayed in Puerto Rico in the first place, I wouldn't have had so much trouble. W: What would you have done? There are more people out of work there than there are here. M: I could have had a farm of my own if I'd stayed there. W: You? Up the mountains, with nobody to talk to, but the children? M: I don't like the city. There are too many people. There's too much noise, too much dust. W: I like here. M: Yes, because your brother's here. This is really your home. W: Well, maybe we should go to Puerto Rico for a visit anyway. You could see Andis Nanco. M: You really mean that? I'd like to see the island again and feel the sunshine and here everyone's speaking Spanish. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: Did you go out today?
Please answer this: W: Your rent should be about a quarter of that. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: How much money will I have to spend to rent an apartment in America? I'll only have $500 a month.
Problem: W: Hello, dad? M: Yes... Mary! How are you? Anything wrong? W: Oh, no. I just wanted to call and see how you and Morn are. It's been quite a while since I saw you last time. M: Oh, we're both fine. Your mother is down at the new shopping center shopping. W: For a new dress? M: No, for shoes this time, I think. How's David? W: He's fine. He likes his work and was given a raise last month by Mr Smith. We are all pretty pleased about that. M: Yes, I think you should be. And how are the children? W: Well, George's home from school today. It's nothing serious, just a bad cold. And. it's his birthday, too! M: Oh, I thought his birthday was May 24th. W: No. April 24th. M: Well, that's too bad. Tell him we'll send him a present. W: All right. Diane's still taking dancing lessons. M: She must be pretty good by now. How about Tom? W: He's OK, too. He's having a part-time job at a garage now. M: Well, it's certainly good to hear your voice. W: OK, dad. Nice talking to you and give Morn our love. M: All right. Good-bye. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Hello.
Problem: Given the question: Woman: Uh, she should be here any minute. She took the car to pick up something from the store. Man: Okay, I was just a little worried that ... Man, what was that? Oh, no. The car! She drove over the mailbox and hit a tree in the front yard. Ah, the car! Woman: Well, just don't stand there blabbing all day. Let's go out and see if Katie's okay. Man: Ah, my car. Woman: Honey, are you okay? Daughter: Oh, mom. I'm so sorry. I can't believe this is happening. Man: Oh, my car! Woman: Forget your car! Man: Driving with the cell phone. I know. Daughter: It wasn't that at all. Don't jump to conclusions. Man: Oh, yeah. Daughter: Dad ... uh, mom. It's not like that at all. I mean, as I was pulling into the driveway, something rolled from under the seat and got stuck under the brake pedal ... the gas pedal ... I, I don't know, and I couldn't stop the car. And then I accidentally hit the gas when I wanted to brake, and I hit the mailbox. Woman: Uh, I think I know what the problem was. Honey, did you put those golf balls away like I told you? The ones YOU put under the driver's seat ... the ones I told you would get in the way. Man: Man, I thought I got those. Daughter: Plus, Mom, the windshield wipers on the car didn't work, so I couldn't see very well in the rain. Woman: Didn't you get those fixed? Man: Uh, I've been meaning to get those repaired. Daughter: And mom. I was going to use the car this weekend to go camping with my friends, but now my plans are ruined. My friends are going to hate me. What am I going to do? Woman: Hon, yeah, what IS your daughter going to do? It appears that it's mainly your fault for the accident and that she's in such a jam. Man: My fault? Hey, why don't you just invite your friends over for pizza? I'll buy. Daughter: Mom, we've been planning this weekend for months. I need a car. Woman: Hon. Man: What? I mean, man, what a predicament! That's tough. Woman: I think what your dad is trying to say is that you can take his new Jeep. Daughter: Yeah, awesome. Man:... What was said before this conversation?
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Man: Honey. Do you know what time Katie will be home?
Problem: M: Well, if it helps, I'll run to the store to get you some new ones. W: Thanks a lot, Bill. What was said before this conversation?

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W: I'm feeling bored with being sick in bed. What if I didn't have those magazines to read?