Question: W: Is there any fish here? What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: What can I do for you, Madam?
[Q]: M: Certainly. I am almost sixty now, and I lived here all my life. I know it very well. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: F: Could you tell me something about the city?
input: Please answer the following: W: That sounds good, but I have French class in the morning and dance class in the afternoon. M: That's OK. The party is to start in the evening, and you can come after the dance class. W: Great! Should I bring something? M: Yes, it's a potluck party, so you should prepare something to eat. W: No problem. A roast turkey, salad, or pudding... I was wondering which to prepare. M: Anything will be fine. W: I think I'm good at pudding. I'll make banana-flavored pudding for you. M: Nice. See you then. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: There will be a party at my new house this Saturday. Would you like to come?
Please answer this: M: Well, the original shop was opened by a retired printer by the name of Gruby. Mr Gruby being left-handed himself, thought of the idea to try to promote a few products for left-handers. W: And how did he then go about actually setting up the business? M: Well, he looked for any left-handed products that might already be on the market which were very few. And then contacted the manufactures with the idea of having products produced for him, mainly in the scissors range to start with. W: Right. So you do commission some part of your stock. M: Yes, very much so. About 75 percent of our stock is specially made for us. W: And the rest of it? M: Hmm, the rest of it now, some 25, 30 years after Mr. Gruby's initial efforts, there are more left-handed product actually on the market. Manufactures are now beginning to see that there is a market for left-handed products. W: And what's the range of your stock? M: The range consists of a variety of scissors from children scissors to scissors for tailors, hairdressers etc. We also have a large range of kitchen ware. W: What's the competition like? Do you have quite a lot of competition? M: There are other people in the business now in specialists, but only as mail-order outlets. But we have a shop here in central London plus a mail-order outlet. And we are without any doubt the largest supplier of the left-handed items. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Now, could you tell me where the idea for the business first came from?
Problem: W: She had a very impressive resume, but she seemed to lack the confidence that I think a good manager needs. Did you notice the way that she avoided making eye contact with us while she talked? M: She was a bit nervous, I guess. What else? W: When she first walked into the room to greet us, she didn't shake hands with us or introduce herself at all. I thought that was a bit unprofessional. M: You're right. If she walked into a meeting with our clients like that, it would make our company look bad. That made me worried most. W: It sure would. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Well, what did you think about Candy, the last candidate? Do you think we should hire her?
input: Please answer the following: W: Well, hello, where have you been all day, Steve? Mr. Smith asked me this morning where you were but he didn't seem to be looking for you or anything. M: What did you say? W: I told him that I didn't know. He seemed very busy as manager always are. Are you OK? M: I'm sorry. I didn't call you this morning. I've had a cold since Saturday. I haven't eaten much these days and it has made me feel really weak, but I'll probably be there tomorrow. W: All right. We'll go on a business trip next week and don't worry. You should go to see a doctor, Steve. M: Thanks, but I'm getting better now. W: Take care then, bye. M: Bye bye, Sue. What was said before this conversation?
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output:
M: Hi, Sue, it's me.