input question: W: Why don't you compromise? Try to make it a win-win situation for you both. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: The biological project is now in trouble. You know my colleague and I have completely different ideas about how to proceed.

input question: W: No, I haven't. Is he looking for me? M: Yes, he is. He wants to talk to you. W: To me? About what? M: There's an opening in the sales department. He wants to talk to you about it. W: Oh, that's great! What kind of this job is it? M: He hasn't told me exactly. But it will be a better job than this. W: Thank you for your help. M: Don't thank me yet! He hasn't talked to you and he hasn't chosen you for the job yet. W: I know. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: Have you seen Mr. Li?

input question: W: I'm sorry I'm late, but I was waiting for you in the waiting room upstairs. I didn't know you are here on the platform. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: Where have you been all the time? The train is about to leave.

input question: W: Of course I do. How shall we celebrate it? M: First of all a birthday present. What about buying her a beautiful skirt? W: That's a good idea. It would make her look younger. And a big birthday cake too, with fifty candles. M: That's right. Shall we have a special dinner? W: How about a Chinese dinner? M: Fine. Where should we have it? W: We can have it at home. I've learned to cook a few dishes from a Chinese friend. I'm sure Mom would like them. M: All right. Are you going to do the shopping as well? W: Why don't we go together, Dad? M: OK. When? W: How about this afternoon? What was said before this conversation????
output answer:
M: Mary, tomorrow is your mom's fiftieth birthday. Do you know?