Q: W: Do you want it insured? M: Yes, for 50 dollars, please. I'd also like some stamps--a book of 22 and three airmail. W: You'll have to get those at the stamp window over there, next to general delivery. M: Can I get money orders there, too? W: No, that's to the left, three windows down the hall. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: I want to send this package by first-class mail.
Question: M: Hello. James Clock speaking. May I have a word with Mary? W: I'll just see if she's in. M: Right you are. W: I'm afraid she's not here. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: 796-3758.
[Q]: M: Yes, I'm pretty hopeful this time. I've just finished my second interview with this company. W: That sounds great. I hope it works out for you. But wasn't it expensive just getting here? M: No, in fact the company is paying all my expenses. They've put me up in a hotel downtown. W: How nice! How many people are they interviewing? M: They interviewed 16 the first time, and now four of us were chosen to go back for this interview. W: Well, I hope it goes well. John and I would love it if you came to this area to work. M: I would too. But my girlfriend doesn't want to leave her family. She hopes I find a job close to home. W: Oh, What a decision. Good luck. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Hi, Mark. Are you in town for another job interview?
input: Please answer the following: M: It's all right, Rita. Where have you been? W: At the police station. I've lost my handbag. Or perhaps someone's taken it. I don't know. M: Oh, no. What happened? Sit down. Was there anything important in it? W: Important! My checkbook, all the papers I need for work. M: Oh, that's terrible. But how did you lose it? W: Well, as you know, I was with a friend all morning and we had lunch together. After I had lunch, I went shopping. And when I wanted to buy something, I couldn't find my checkbook. Then I remembered that it was in my handbag. And my handbag was in my car. M: So you went back to your car. W: But I didn't find it there. M: And you went to the police station? W: Not immediately. Before I went to the police station I called my friend's office. No luck. M: You should go to the restaurant where you had lunch and look for it. W: Oh, I should have done that. M: Now you'd better telephone the manager right away. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: Sorry, I'm late, Tom.
Please answer this: W: Yes, Ido. M: What's your favorite Chinese food? W: Mm. It's hard to say. I like hot and sour soup a lot but I guess I like bean curd better. M: Do you eat Chinese food often? W: Once in a while. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Do you like Chinese food?
Question: John: No problem. Glad you could make it. Hey. Have you met any of the famous guests so far? Heather: Uh, no. Who exactly? John: Well, there is Gregorio Zuttlemisterburger ... [Who?]. Ah. They call him the "Grip" for short. Heather: Who in the world is he? John: You've never heard of him? [No.] He's the world famous snake trainer ... He's never met a snake he couldn't train to dance and hiss at the same time. Heather: Seriously? Where is he? John: Uh, he's the tall guy over there in the purple jacket and green pants. He probably has a snake or two with him tonight. Heather: Huh? John: And then there is Georgina, the Great. Heather: Georgina ... and great for what? John: Are you serious? You've never heard of her? She is the world's greatest arm wrestler. I mean, World champion. She's the petite woman next to the fireplace with the bright yellow dress and the tennis shoes. Heather: I thought you said famous people ... like, like people we all know. John: And, and there is Brad Pitt ... Heather: Now, there's someone I recognize ... John: ... the captain of the national Yo-Yo team [What?]. Yeah. He's the short, stocky man sitting at the table wearing the black and red checkered shirt. I'm sure he'd do a few tricks for you if you asked. Heather: Uh, no thank you. I think I've had enough entertainment for one evening. John: Okay. What was said before this conversation?
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Heather: Hey. John. This looks a great party. [Yeah!] Thanks for inviting me.