TASK DEFINITION: The input is taken from a negotiation between two participants who take the role of campsite neighbors and negotiate for Food, Water, and Firewood packages, based on their individual preferences and requirements. Given an utterance and recent dialogue context containing past 3 utterances (wherever available), output Yes if the utterance contains the small-talk strategy, otherwise output No. small-talk is a cooperative negotiation strategy. It is used for discussing topics apart from the negotiation, in an attempt to build a rapport with the opponent. For example, discussing how the opponent is doing during the pandemic or sharing excitement for the camping trip.
PROBLEM: Context: 'Hello! I am going on an expedition and am in need of provisions. The risk is much, the need is great, but the rewards are even greater! I am asking that you might allow me to have 3 firewood, 2 food, and 2 water.' 'Why do you need so much firewood?🙂' 'My camping expedition is in the far reaches of the north, away from civilization. I've already lost three fingers to frostbite, and I can ill afford to lose another. In short, I need the firewood - for fire. And warmth.'
Utterance: 'Sorry to hear about your problems. Are you going to Canada this time?'

SOLUTION: Yes

PROBLEM: Context: 'Hello!' 'Hey there. How are you doing?'
Utterance: 'Great! What do you look for most when camping?'

SOLUTION: Yes

PROBLEM: Context: 'Hello 🙂 What do you need most??' 'I would say between firewood and food, eating and comfort is important to me'
Utterance: 'I can understand that. I know I really need the food the most. I'm already worried I'm going to run out. I also have blood sugar problems, so I cannot run out ☹️'

SOLUTION:
No