Problem: Given the question: W: Late last night? That's strange. What did he look like? M: He seemed to be about thirty or so. W: Was he tall or short? M: He wasn't very tall, nor very short. About aver age height, I think. W: Was he fat or thin? M: A bit thin, if I remember correctly. Anyway, certainly not fat, but then he wasn't very thin either. W: Was there anything unusual about his looks? What kind of face did he have-round, square or long? M: Let me think...It was rather square, but not very. Or was it? Really, I didn't notice. It was so late and the lighting wasn't good. W: Was he wearing glasses? M: Was he or wasn't he? I'm not sure now. You see, I was so tired and sleepy. I didn't notice. I didn't pay much attention. What was said before this conversation?
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M: Someone came late last night looking for you. I told him you were out and suggested that he leave a no te, but he didn't.
input question: Tod: Ah, first of all, I put a buck in the vending machine for a seventy-five cent candy bar, and the thing got stuck here in the machine. Then, I pressed the change button [Ah, man], and nothing happened. [Wow!] Nothing came out. The dumb thing still owes me a quarter. Dean: Well, did you talk to the man at the snack bar to see if he could refund your money? Tod: Yeah, I tried that, but he said he didn't own the machine, and I'd have to call the phone number on the machine. Dean: What a bummer. Tod: Hey, I have an idea. [What?] Why don't we rock the machine back and forth until the candy bar falls? Dean: Nothing doing. I don't want to be responsible for breaking the thing, and besides, someone might call the cops. Tod: Ah, don't worry. I've done it before. Tod: Oh well. Hey, hey, tough luck. Hey, here, take my candy bar. [You mean?] Yeah, the machine and I hit it off earlier today. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: Dean: Hey, man. What's up?
M: No, thank you. But we have a small problem. Can you help us? W: Sure. What can I do for you? M: We are looking for a hotel. Are there any hotels near here? W: Yes, there are some hotels in the street. The nearest one is next to the bank. It's quite modern. M: Do you think there're any inexpensive ones nearby? We're leaving tomorrow morning. W: Yes. Drive west for about two minutes and you will find a grey building on the right side. It's a traditional family style hotel, very comfortable, and the price is quite reasonable. M: It sounds nice. Thank you very much for your help. W: That's all right. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Good evening, sir, madam. A table for two?
Q: M: They took Ben to the park. Where have you been? W: Sorry, I'm late. I picked up the cake and it took me longer than I expected. When will the party start? M: Ben invited eight children from school. And they'll arrive at about 2 in the afternoon. W: OK. Then I'll put the candles on the cake and leave it in the kitchen and then I'll come and help set the table. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Hey, where is everybody?
Question: Dad: [Dad mumbles something] Daughter: Dad? [What?] Daughter: What's for breakfast? Dad: Uh, there's a banana on the kitchen counter. Enjoy. Daughter: Dad, that banana's all bruised, and it looks like the cat took a bite out of it last night ... Dad. Wake up. Dad: Okay. Uh, there's some cereal in the cupboard. Help yourself. Daughter: But there's no milk. Dad: Well, just mix up some powered milk. Daughter: Ah, no way. That stuff is nasty and warm. Come on, Dad. Dad: Uh, okay. I guess I could make some pancakes. Daughter: Uh, no. The last time you made pancakes, they were as hard as a rock. Even the dog wouldn't touch them. Dad: That bad? [Yeah.] Alrigh. Wait! Why in the world are we having this conversation anyway? You're 19 years old. Make your own breakfast. I'm going back to bed. Daughter: Because you love me ... plus you said that you'd make something for me if I cleaned the dishes last night. Dad: Okay. How about some eggs and bacon? I can't go wrong there. Daughter: Okay, but don't put any of that funny stuff in it ... you know, those weird mushrooms like you did last time. Dad: Okay, okay. So, you want me to keep things simple, right? Daughter: Exactly. But, please hurry. My friend is picking me up in a few minutes. Dad: On a Saturday morning? Daughter: Yeah. He's taking me fishing. Dad: Fishing? Since when did you start liking fishing? Daughter: Since Dirk gave me this ring! What do you think? Dad: What? Wait. I'm not going to ask. Let me get breakfast on the table ... Then, we'll have a long chat. Dad: Oh, he's here. I'll just take the $20 bill out of your wallet. I can buy breakfast on the way. Bye. Dad: Oh, no! What was said before this conversation?
Answer: Daughter: Dad, Dad. What's for breakfast?
Please answer this: M: Let me see, it is 7 hours later in Cairo. What was said before this conversation?
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W: I'll get to Cairo at 7:00 p.m. New York time. What time is it in Cairo?