Question: M: Do you mean the one in Manchester? W: Yes. M: I saw it just now. W: What do you think of it? M: I think I'm not the type of man to do it. W: Why do you think so? M: They need an engineer to take care of the machine and I don't even know anything about that kind of machine. W: I know you are always quick to learn. I believe when you use it you will get to know it well. M: Are you serious about that? W: Sure I am. You should have a try. M: Mm...maybe I should have a try. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: Have you seen the job in the newspaper?
[Q]: M: Yes. I'd like a dinner for two. And would you please send it to the room? W: Sure. Your room number, please? M: Room 5003. W: Ok. We'll get it ready in ten minutes. M: Thanks. By the way, was my room cleaned this morning? W: Yes. We clean all the rooms in the morning. Is there anything wrong? M: No, not really. Just that my wife can't find her watch anywhere. W: Just a minute. I'll go up and check it. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Room service. Can I help you?
input: Please answer the following: W: I do realize the value of the scholarship. But, if I could explain, my mother doesn't want me to go overseas. M: Why? W: You know, I'm the only child in the family. My mother will be living alone most of the time for three years in my absence. She cannot even think of it. M: Nobody to take care of her? W: My father travels a lot to many countries and he is doing business in Dubai now. I have to do a lot for my mom at home. M: Oh, I see. You are very considerate. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Lily, don't you think the scholarship from New York University is something great? Why did you decline this offer?
Please answer this: M: Well, I've always tried to employ local people to help the local industry. But because we are not province of Spain with little unemployment, I have to use people from outside the area, too. W: What about management style? Are you a hard manager, John? M: No, I don't think so. I've got strong character and as a manager, I am strong, but when I need to fire people, I give them five or... ten more chances. W: And what's the future for you? What will keep you going? M: For business, well, a new vice president joined the company two weeks ago, so I can devote more time to customers and new products. And privately, I have decided to improve my quality of life. I am thinking of taking every Wednesday afternoon off. This means I can do some training courses, more relaxing activities. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: John, just a few questions on your motivation. I know you developed your business with local people. What made you do that?
Problem: W: Oh yes, it is. Thank you. I was looking for it just now. M: You look a bit familiar to me. I wonder if we have met somewhere before? W: Have we? M: May I ask where you live? W: Just two blocks away, in that tall building. M: That's it. I live there too. I am on the 8th floor. W: It's a small world. We live on the same floor. M: I'm Adam Smith. May I know your name? W: I'm glad to know you. Mr. Smith. I'm Lily Brown. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Is this your umbrella, Miss?
input: Please answer the following: W: I call my parents once a month. But they call me every two weeks. What was said before this conversation?
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output:
M: How often do you call your parents, Janet? I call mine every Saturday and every Sunday.