Question: F: Um... usually twice a year. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: How often do you go back to visit your parents?
[Q]: W: Thank you. M: I'm Paul Turner. Branch Manager. W: Katie Thomas, nice to meet you. M: I hear that you're looking for temporary office work. W: That's right. M: How old are you, Katie? W: Eighteen. M: That's rather young. What experience have you had? W: Well, I've just left school, in fact, and I'm looking for a job between now and when I go to college. M: It doesn't sound as if we can help, Katie. You see, our clients are very demanding, especially when it comes to new office technology. W: Oh, that's no problem. I took extra classes in office skills at school. M: Oh, perhaps you'd like to outline what you've been doing? W: I started by learning keyboard skills. Then I went in to learn about word processing. M: Good. You seem qualified from the technical point of view. But how well do you think you'll get along with people in an office? W: I think I'm quite adaptable. I belonged to the drama society, as well as working on the school magazine. And I played a bit of sports. So I'm used to working as part of a team. M: Sounds good. Let's see... There's a request from Johnson's Imports for "a bright youngster..." . What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Come in. Please have a seat.
input: Please answer the following: Ashley: Well, um, there's your family; that's four people. [ Okay. ] There are three from my work [ Okay. ], and then Mike and Megan from across the street. And you and me, of course. Daniel: Okay. So, what is everyone bringing? Ashley: Um, let's see. Here's my list. Um ... Your brothers are bringing hamburgers, cheese, and buns. Daniel: Oh! I'm glad they are in charge of that. [ Yeah, me too. ] You know, my brother, Jim ... He eats like a horse. [ Uh-huh. ] At the last barbecue, he put away at least, what, five hotdogs and five cheeseburgers ... Ashley: No, I think it was six. Six cheeseburgers. It might have been more hotdogs. I don't know. Daniel: He was still hungry! Ashley: I know. I don't know how he did it. He does that all the time, he's ... and he's not even fat. You'd think (he would be fat). Anyway. Oh, yeah, anyway. So, my friends from work said that they could buy chips and salsa [ Okay. ], and they're going to bring a salad [ Alright. ]. And one of them is vegetarian, and so she's going to bring her own veggie burger, so you don't have to worry about her. Daniel: Okay. That's ... That'll work out. Ashley: And Mike and Megan. You're going to love this. They're going to bring some of the corn from their garden. Daniel: Oh, their corn is always so, so good. Ashley: Yeah, I know. It's wonderful. Daniel: So, um, yeah. What about drink? Ashley: Well, we're going to have soda and juice, and ice water as well. Daniel: Okay. And what about dessert? Ashley: I already have some ice cream and some homemade apple pie in the fridge. Daniel: Oh. I can't wait. Ashley: This is going to be fun. Ashley: Yeah. What was said before this conversation?
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output: Daniel: Hey, Ashley. How many people are coming to the barbecue tomorrow?
Please answer this: W: I don't feel like reading or eating, but buy me a hair brush on your way here. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Tomorrow I'll bring you some books. Is there anything special you'd like to eat?
Problem: Brenda: Well, hmm. There is a reality show on at 7:00 on channel 5. Paul: Nah, you know I don't like reality shows. I mean, they usually show people doing crazy things like, you know, eating live fish or swimming in a pool full of snakes. I don't get into that. Brenda: Okay. Well, how about watching a documentary on the life of panda bears in the wild? Paul: Personally, I'd rather watch something with a little bit more action and suspense. Brenda: Well, then. Ah, here's something. Do you want to watch a rerun of Star Wars? Paul: Nah, I've seen it a zillion times. I'd like to see something different. Brenda: Okay, let's see here. Oh, how about this? On channel 2 at 9:00, there's a home improvement show about fixing anything around the house. We do have a few things that you could repair in the bathroom ... Paul: Fixing things? Uh, boy, I'm beat. I think I'm going to hit the sack. Brenda: You're going to bed? Paul: Yeah. I have to get up early tomorrow ... Brenda: ... and then you're going to fix the bathroom? Paul: Good night. Brenda: Okay. Too bad, though. There's a basketball game on right now, but ... but I guess you can catch the score in tomorrow's newspaper. Paul: Oh, okay. I'll stay up and keep you company while I ... I mean, you ... I mean, WE watch the game. Brenda: I thought you'd change your mind. I'll get the popcorn. What was said before this conversation?

A: Brenda: Well, what's on?
input: Please answer the following: M: I love that coat, but it lost two buttons. What was said before this conversation?
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output:
W: Why don't you wear the blue coat your sister gave you for your birthday?