Problem: F: I'm afraid I don't quite agree with you. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: The people in this town are not easy to make friends with.
Problem: Given the question: M: I used to. But I haven't played it for quite some time. I don't really have time these days with all my studies. Why do you ask? W: I'm trying to organize a group to play at some parties on weekends. We still need a guitar player. M: Well, I don't know. But your idea sounds fun to me. W: Oh, it will be. I'm more or less in charge of things, so if you want to give it a try, you're in. It's as easy as that. Besides, it's a great chance to get out to meet people. M: But I told you I haven't practiced for a long time. I don't know if I remember any songs I used to play. W: Don't worry about it. I just thought I'd ask you to try and join us sometime when we were practicing. We'll be practicing for a few months before we give performances. M: OK, I'll have a try. W: I'm sure you can do it. And it will be fun, too. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: Robert, you play the guitar, don't you?
input question: Daughter: Hi Dad. I love you. Dad: Ah, the three magic words: I NEED HELP! I've heard those before. Daughter: Uh, Well, we'd better sit down. Dad: Uh, this doesn't sound good. Daughter: Well, first of all ... hey, is that painting on the wall new? Dad: No, no, no, no, no. Let's get back to the conversation now. Daughter: Okay, first of all, I am failing all of my classes, I lost my job, I wrecked my car, I mean, your car last week. It's at the bottom of the lake ... I think, and the laptop I borrowed from you ... well, it was in the backseat of the car. That's all of the good news. Dad: Uh, wait ... Daughter: Dad. You're not saying anything ... Dad: Okay. Now, what's the bad news? Daughter: Well, I just found out that my old boyfriend was a member of a gang; he says that he and 20 of his friends are gonna come over here to talk to you about what you posted on their Facebook page. Dad: I don't even know how to use Facebook! Daughter: Well, you do now. I have to go. I'd rather not be here in about 20 minutes. Love you. Bye. Dad: Ugh!! What was said before this conversation????
output answer: Dad: Hey. Uh, what are you doing home this weekend? I thought classes didn't end until next week.
W: Sure thing. What'll it be? M: A menu, please. W: We don't serve food - just the beers you see on the wall. M: All right. What about that one? It's German, right? W: Yeah, it is. Is that what you'd like? M: Sure, that'll do. But I'd like a cold one if you've got one. W: Sure thing, sweetie. That'll be $6.25. M: Say, you're kinda friendly, aren't you? W: I suppose it comes with the job. It pays to be nice to people, don't you think? M: I suppose it does. That's what my mother said to me anyway. Oh, wait. Wait a second. Oh, no. I can't believe this! W: What's wrong? M: I think I left my wallet somewhere. W: It's gotta be around here. Maybe on the floor? M: No. It's not there. I don't know where it could be. Any chance you can be nice and give me that beer for free? W: No chance of that happening. If no one's paying, I'm not so nice. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Hello? Um, can I get some help over here?
Q: M: Bye. But where are you going? W: The bank, the supermarket and... M: Will you buy an exercise book for me? W: I guess so. But I'll go to the post office first before I go to the supermarket. M: Can you also buy me a pen? The one you gave me last week doesn't work now. W: How come? M: It fell off the desk and was broken. W: Can you be more careful with your things? M: Ok. Oh. Can you wait a second? W: What for? M: You are going to the post office, right? W: Yes, so what? M: Here's a letter for Sam. Can you post it? What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Bye for now.
[Q]: W: Good morning. I'm thinking of sending a parcel to New York next week. Can you tell me what the procedure is, please? M: Certainly. When you ring us, we need the following information. The invoice address: that's probably your address, isn't it? And then, the pickup address. That's different. And the contact phone number. W: Just a moment. I'm taking notes. Phone number, right. M: Then we need the full name, address and phone number of the person you are sending the parcel to. W: Ok, anything else? M: Yes, the weight and dimensions of the parcel. That's height, weight and length. And the value of the goods and full description. W: Value, description. M: Yes, but don't seal the parcel. You need to leave it open so that the driver can check the contents when he collects it. After the recent bombing, the airline said that we'd have to check all parcels. They told us we had to do it. W: Fine. Now last question. How long will the parcel take to get to New York? M: One to two working days. There are daily flights at midday. And if we collect the parcel from you at 10:15 then your parcel catches that flight and it will arrive in 24 hours. W: Right. Thank you very much. You've been very helpful. M: Not at all. Goodbye. W: Goodbye. What was said before this conversation?
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M: Parcel Express, good morning! How can I help you?