input question: M: No, it's free, I think. W: Right, I'll take it. Here I am. I thought I'd never make it. M: What, catching the plane? W: Yes, my brother insisted on driving out to the airport. The traffic was terrible, there being an accident or something. M: I always travel on the airport bus. I know you waste a certain amount of time waiting around doing nothing. But at least you're certain that you'll be on time for the plane. W: You're right. Better late than never. But of course, better never late. I try to make it at exactly 11 o'clock. That's when our flight is supposed to take off. M: See they are starting to check on the seat belts. I suppose it won't be long now. W: The take-off is the only interesting thing about flight, in my opinion. M: Well, I don't know. Landing can have its moment especially when the weather is bad. W: Oh, that reminds me. The weather report this morning said sunny and warm. I don't see any clouds. So we'll be fine. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: Excuse me, is that seat taken?
M: That's why I chose this lodge. It has one of the best views in Switzerland. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: From here, the mountains look as if you could just reach out and touch them.
Q: M: Don't ask. I'm now killing. W: Why? M: Because I have to stay here for a meeting with my boss. W: Oh, well, never mind, now you can come to Joy's party tonight. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: So, are you leaving for the US tonight?
Question: M: Hello, may I please speak to George Hatton? W: To whom, did you say? M: George Hatton. W: I'm sorry but no one of that name lives here. What number are you calling? M: 123-4567. W: That's our number all right but no Mr. Hatton lives here. This is the Smith residence. M: Oh, I must have the wrong number. I'm terribly sorry. W: That's all right. I hope you find Mr. Hatton. Good-bye. M: Good-bye and thank you. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: Hello. Good evening.
[Q]: M: Folk songs. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: What kind of songs do you prefer, folk songs or pop songs?
Problem: Given the question: M: Yes. I'd like to make a collect call. My number is 7683384. W: And the number you're dialing? M: That's 7638558. Oh, no, I'm sorry, I forgot it's just changed. It's now 7643388. W: Please hold the line, caller. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: Operator, can I help you?