input question: F: All right, Mr. Black. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: Would you please type these letters before 6, Miss Grace?
W: Yes. I got a lovely one for $30 at Hayward's, but I saw today that they're on sale for $20. I would have saved $10 if I had only known. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Did you find a purse you like?
Q: M: I'm not surprised. You've been eating too much. W: I wish I could lose weight. I have been to the hospital. M: Were you given any advice? W: Yeah, the doctor asked me to clean up my diet by cutting down meat. M: What's more, you had better do more exercise. W: You're right. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Oh, dear. My weight has gone up again.
Question: W: Yes, I am. So are all these people in front of me. M: Have you been here long? W: About 45 minutes. I've moved forward a total about 3 feet. M: Oh... W: Not at all. A young couple who have been waited for one hour ahead of me finally gave up and left. M: Does anyone know what caused the delay? W: There are just not enough people selling tickets this afternoon. M: I guess I should have come before lunch. W: Maybe you would meet the same thing because many people have been looking forward to it for a long time. M: Maybe it's true. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Excuse me. Are you waiting to buy today's film tickets?
[Q]: M: Oh, yes. Have a scat, please. W: Thank you. I come in answer to your ad for the saleswoman. M: Okay, what qualifications do you have for the toy store work? W: I once worked in a local toy store and my major is business administration. M: Are you familiar with the toys for children? W: Well, my nephew is 8 years old now and he always likes the toys I've bought for him. M: How soon would you be able to start work? W: As soon as possible. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Excuse me,can I see the personnel manager? My name is Lucy Jordan.
Problem: Given the question: W: I have written and rewritten so much that I don't know if I'll ever get it finished. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
M: Linda, how are you getting along with the translation work?