input question: M: Yes. I'd like to book a table for tonight. W: Yes, sir. What time? M: Eight o'clock. W: Certainly. For how many people? M: There are ten of us. W: Ten of you! But we don't usually accept large parties, sir. M: I know, but we are regular customers. W: What's your name please, sir? M: Michael Peterson. W: Mr. Peterson...of course! That'll be all right. We'll put two tables together. M: Thanks. W: What food would you prefer for today, sir? We have fresh seafood tonight. M: No. We like to eat vegetables. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: Hello, Old English Restaurant. Can I help you?
W: Oh, David. I had an argument with mum again. I'm not getting enough pocket money. M: How much do you get? W: Five pounds a week. M: That sounds reasonable to me. W: Well, I'm 14 and if you are going to town shopping, you can never have enough money. Everything is so expensive. M: But is it fair amount of money? Compare what your friends get. W: Well, we all get the same. But I have to buy all my music things as well things for school and have hardly anything left to spend on clothes. M: Right. Do you have to help around house? W: Not really. M: So you don't have to do anything for this pocket money. W: Mum said if I did that I will never have time to do my school work. M: Has she said you can have more pocket money when you are 15? W: Well, Mum just says she'll decide when I'm ready to have more. And I've just got to wait. M: Maybe you should sit down with her and say "How can I prove that I am old enough to get more?" W: So, I should talk to her again. M: Yes, but don't argue with her. Just discuss it calmly. W: OK, thanks. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Are you OK, Lily? You don't look very happy.
Q: W: Why? What did they do? M: I asked them for a leather jacket for my birthday, and they just got me this ugly raincoat. W: Oh, come on! It's a beautiful raincoat. M: I don't care! I wanted a leather jacket. I tried on Bill's, and I looked great in it. W: You know a leather jacket is expensive. Maybe they didn't have enough money. M: I want to return it and get a leather jacket! All my friends have leather jackets. W: They don't all have leather jackets. M: Anyway, on your birthday Mom and Dad gave you what you asked for! W: That's true, but all I asked for was a pair of new jeans! M: I hate this raincoat. W: All right, how much is a leather jacket? M: If I return this raincoat, I only need another $ 50. W: OK. I'll lend you the $ 50, but you have to pay me back. M: Great! I'll pay you back, sis! What was said before this conversation?
A: M: I'm really mad at Mom and Dad.
Question: M: Yes. I'm looking for information on courses in computer programming. I would need it for the fall semester. W: Do you want a day or evening course? M: Well, it would have to be an evening course since I work during the day. W: Aha. Have you taken any courses in data processing? M: No. W: Oh! Well, data processing is a course you have to take before you can take computer programming. M: Oh, I see. Well, when is it given? I hope it is not on Thursdays. W: Well, there's a class that meets on Monday evenings at 7. M: Just once a week? W: Yes. But that's almost 3 hours from 7 to 9:45. M: Oh! Well, that's alright. I could manage that. How many weeks does the course last? W: Mm, let me see. 12 weeks. You start the first week in September, and finish, oh, just before Christmas. December 21st. M: And how much is the course? W: That's 300 dollars including the necessary computer time. M: Ah-hum. Okay. Eh, where do I go to register? W: Registration is on the second and third of September between 6 and 9 in Frost Hall. M: Is that the round building behind the parking lot? W: Yes, that's the one. M: Oh, I know how to get there. Is there anything that I should bring with me? W: No, just your checkbook. M: Well, thank you very much. W: You're very welcome. Bye! M: Bye! What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: Hello, Parkson College. May I help you?
[Q]: W: I'm sorry. I'm taking part in a concert at an old friend's home. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: I would like to invite you for dinner. Are you free on Saturday?
Problem: Given the question: M: I was just taking a break. What's up? W: We'll have a math test next Monday, so I thought you'd be studying for it and maybe I can study with you. M: But I can't believe you are coming to me. I mean you do know what I got on the last test, don't you? W: Yeah, I know. You told me, but I thought two heads might be better than one. M: Well, that's a nice idea. But I wish I knew the person in our class who got a hundred on the last test. She even didn't miss any question, you know! Umm, was it Elizabeth? W: Oh yeah, Elizabeth! She is a good friend of mine. I think she'd be a big help to us right now. Why don't we give her a call? M: What? At this hour? It's already ten thirty. It's too late. W: But you know she owes me a big favor. Let's at least give her a call and see what she says. Maybe going over some of the problems with us would also help her review the material. M: You're right. Anyway, it's worth a try. What was said before this conversation?
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W: Hello, Frank. Your roommate told me that I could find you here in the TV studio. Sure enough!