Problem: Sales Associate: Well, um, what about these over here? Man: Uh, this one is okay. I like the style, but do you the same thing in a blue, a blue color? Sales Associate: Um, well, Hmm. I don't ... I don't see a blue one, but about this green one? Man: Uh, do you have the same thing in a dark green? And what size is this one anyway? Sales Associate: It's a large. Man: Oh, my girlfriend wears a small. That won't work. Sales Associate: Well, what about this red one? Man: Ummm, it's okay. How much is it? I don't see a price tag. Sales Associate: Well, let's see. It usually sells for $34, but it's on sale for $16. Man: Hmm. Okay, I'll take it. Thanks. What was said before this conversation?

A: Man: Excuse me. Uh, I want to get my girlfriend a sweater for her birthday, but I can't find the right one.

Problem: M: OK. We have a large selection of small desks for young children. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Excuse me. I'd like to buy a desk for my little son. I don't have any particular brand in mind, but it should be less than 50 dollars.

Problem: W: Neither. It's just that I can't stand the smell of the paint in the living room. Any idea how to get rid of it? M: Well, maybe we can surf Internet, and see if we can come up with something. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Hey, are you okay? Your runny nose and cough tell me that you either have a cold or flu.

Problem: M: Yes, Miss Gray. You'll have to start getting to work on time, or your service will no longer be needed here. What was said before this conversation?

A:
W: You wanted to see me, Mr. Wright?