input: Please answer the following: 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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output: 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.
Please answer this: W: Yes, thanks. We had a great time. And some friends went with us. M: Where did you stay? In a hotel? W: No. We camped in the mountains, near Snowdon. We cooked all our meals over an open fire. M: Sounds wonderful. Was the weather good? W: The sun shone nearly every day and it didn't rain at all. M: Did you like the people there? W: Yes, they were great. We met some farmers and had tea in their houses. M: When did you get back? Last night? W: No. This morning. You'll think we were mad. We got up at 4:30, left at 5 and arrived here at 9. I'm so tired. What about you? Did you have a good weekend? M: Yes, but I didn't do much. I stayed at home. The weather was terrible. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Morning, Sue. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country?
Problem: M: They must confuse me with my brother, Jack. Anyway, he is feeling better now. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Hi, John, haven't seen you for a quite few days. I heard you've been sick. How are you feeling now?
Problem: Given the question: Customer: Uh, I'm just looking. Merchant: Well, how about a ring for someone special? Customer: There IS no one special. Merchant: Well, take a look at this CD player. A great bargain today only. Customer: Nah. I already have one, plus the handle is cracked. Merchant: Okay. Well what about this genuine leather jacket? It would look great on you. Customer: Hum. Let me take a look at it. Merchant: Sure. Customer: Umm. There are stains on the sleeves. I'll pass. Merchant: Well okay. Well, wouldn't you like to walk home with some of these great records? Some of the best hits from the 1960's. Customer: Yeah, let's see. [Yeah] Now here's something I'd ... Ah, these records are scratched. Merchant: [Laughter] Just in a couple places. Listen. I'll sell you these ten records for fifty dollars. A steal! Customer: Whoa! They're way too expensive. I'll give you twenty-five bucks for them. Merchant: Ah, come on. I can't charge you less than thirty dollars and break even. Customer: Well, that guy over there is selling similar records for a much better price [Ah!], so thanks anyway. Merchant: Wait, wait, wait, wait. You drive a hard bargain. Twenty-eight dollars, and that's my final offer. Customer: Huh ... I'll think about it. Merchant: Wait, wait, wait, wait. Listen. I'll even throw in this vase. Customer: Now what am I going to do with a vase? Merchant: Well, you can give it to that someone special when you find her... and this ring would look great with it. Customer: Oh, I'll stick with the records. What was said before this conversation?
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Merchant: Well hi there. What are you looking for today?
input question: M: Can I go with you? What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: We are going to the concert this evening.
input question: W: I'm not surprised. Why on earth don't you lose some weight? What was said before this conversation????
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M: Your sister Jane didn't recognize me at first.