Please answer this: W: Hi, I'm calling to make some changes to an existing reservation. M: Certainly. Do you have the reservation number? W: Sure, it's 219. M: That's a reservation for Sally Menkel. Is that right? W: Yes, that's right. I'd like to change the check-in date from September 15 to September 16. M: Certainly. I can make that change for you. Is that the only change? W: No, the check-out date will also change from the 23rd to the 24th. M: No problem. We have you arriving on the 16th of September and leaving the 24th of September - altogether, eight nights. Will there be anything else? W: Yes. Instead of a courtyard room, I'd like a room with a view, preferably on an upper floor. M: I can certainly change that for you, but there will be a change in the room rate. The new rate is $199 per night, instead of the original $179. W: That's OK. These are all the changes. Thank you very much. M: You're welcome. Have a nice day! What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Hello, Milton Hotel Reservations. How may I assist you?
Problem: W: Yes. I do. Tony, you've been an editor at The Readers' Digest for years - could you introduce me to any reporters in your company? M: Sure. I'll introduce you to Henry. He reports on a number of topics,so he can give you advice on how to deal with a variety of topics. W: Thanks. M: And I'll also introduce you to Sam. He's very good at writing story details. W: That's great. Anyone else? M: Let me think...David is a great reporter,too. He is a really pleasant man. I think he can give you some good advice on how to deal with anybody you might meet. W: Great. When can I meet them? What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Jenny, I've heard you want to be a reporter.
Problem: Given the question: Ross: Hello, Mr. Fisher. Nice to see you. Fisher: Face to face instead of on the phone, what? Haha. How are you? Ross: Fine, thanks, very well. Fisher: Oh, do sit down. Would you like some coffee? Ross: Oh, yes please, black. Fisher: Here you are. Ross: Thanks. Well, how's it all going? Fisher: Oh, not too bad, we're just about to open a branch in New Zealand. Fisher: Oh! ... I'm hoping to--if I can justify it to the marketing director! How's your little boy, has he started school yet? Ross: Oh, yes, he's in the second year now. Fisher: What, already? Doesn't time fly! Is he enjoying it? Ross: Very much, it's much more fun than being home! Fisher: Haha. Well, I suppose we'd better make a start. Shall we get down to business? Ross: Right. First of all can I confirm the time and date of the presentation? It's Saturday 24 October in the morning. What time exactly? Fisher: Well, on the invitations we've sent out we've said that the presentation itself will start at 11 and go on till 12:30. Ross: So you'll need the room from about 10 till 2. Would you like us to serve coffee beforehand? Fisher: Yes, yes--and drinks and snacks at the end. Ross: Better to have buffet lunch? Fisher: No, I... people who are invited won't be expecting a free lunch. They might think that's overdoing it. They'll want to get back to their families, as it's Saturday. Ross: All right, the normal pre-lunch snack buffet will be what you need--that's basically the same as what you had last February. Fisher: Oh, that'll be fine. Ross: OK, well, we'll charge for the room, coffee and snack buffet at the standard rate less 15%, as we agreed. And we'll charge for the drinks served on a pro-rata basis. Fisher: Free, fine, yes. Ross: What type of... um.., equipment, furniture would you like? Fisher: Well, let's have.., um... four.., no, no... five tables for our display. Er... we'll bring our own stands. Now, there's an overhead projector and sound system already in the room, I believe? Can you get someone to check that before... What was said before this conversation?
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Fisher: Ah, good morning, Ms. Ross, do come in.
input question: W: My brother and I had a birthday for my sister last night. So I didn't have much sleep. M: Where did you have the party? W: It was at my uncle's house. M: Did you go back home very late? W: Not really. But when I was home, I had to start typing a literature paper that was due first thing in the morning. M: Couldn't you do it today? W: No, our professor said she wouldn't accept any late papers. M: Then how did you manage it? W: Well, I just turned my paper in, and now I'm going home to bed. See you! What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: Are you feeling all right, Mary? You look a little tired.
F: I'm a news reporter. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: What do you do for a living?
Q: M: It depends. If the traffic isn't too heavy... Anyhow, I'll try my best. You've got enough time. W: How much should I pay? M: $12.75, please. W: Thanks a lot. Here's $15. Give me $1.00 back, please. What was said before this conversation?
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W: Do you think you can take me to the Grand Hotel in 30 minutes?