Please answer this: W: No, I don't think so...$10 for the drinks, 15 for the small plate, and 20 for the main dish. M: What? I knew the cheese sticks were 15. I always order cheese sticks, but I thought the main dish was $10. W: Oh, that explains it. You think the bill should be $35. M: Yes, exactly. I was wondering what happened to the rest of my change. I should have gotten back 15, not 5! W: I understand. Sometimes people aren't honest, but I think this was an honest mistake. Didn't you order the sea cucumbers for dinner? M: Yes, and they were delicious. Best cucumbers ever! I'm so glad I'm a vegetarian. W: Sir, I am so sorry. Have you ordered sea cucumbers before? They aren't vegetables, you know. M: Really? I thought it was a vegetable that grew in the ocean. W: No. They're seafood. M: Oh, no! W: I'm so sorry, sir. I assumed you understood what you were ordering. M: Actually, Jenny took my order. Maybe I can talk to her. W: She had an emergency at home. I came in to take over her tables. But I'm sure if I talk to the manager, we can give you a discount for the order. M: That's OK. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Waitress! I think there's something wrong with our bill.
Problem: Police Officer: Uh, what does it look like I'm doing? I'm having your car towed away for parking illegally. Man: Officer. You can't do that. That's not fair. Police Officer: What do you mean it's not fair? You parked your car in a no-parking area. Man: What? What do you mean? Police Officer: Look, sir. There's a sign right there that says [Where? Where?] ... right there! It says, "Tow away zone. No parking between the hours of 7 a.m. through 6 p.m." Man: Oh, that one? Those tree branches are covering it. Police Officer: Sorry, you're going to have to take that complaint up with the city. I'm just doing my job. I'm just here to uphold the law. Anyway, you can clearly see it once you get out of your car. Man: But, but ... my car was only here (for) five minutes. [Sorry.] I had to just run into this building to ... to drop off some clothing at the homeless shelter. Just trying to help people in need. Police Officer: Sir. The homeless shelter? It's six blocks down the road. Anyway, look, here's your ticket, and the address where you can pick up your car is found on the back. Man: What? A hundred and fifty dollars? That's outrageous. I mean, completely ludicrous. Police Officer: Sorry. Don't park your car illegally! Man: So, you mean that you're going to have my car towed away. I'm standing right here. Look. How about two tickets for a lecture on the history of the English language tomorrow night at the library? Anything. Police Officer: Sir. It's illegal to bribe an officer. Man: Wait, wait wait, or how 'bout some coupons for a free burger at that restaurant across the street.? [You've got to be kidding me.] Buy one and get the second one half price. Police Officer: You know sir, you'd probably better leave now. Have a good day. What was said before this conversation?

A: Man: Hey. Hey. Hey, hey, hey!! What are you doing?
Problem: Given the question: M: Not really, I'm just worried about my daughter. W: Oh, you mean Susan. Why? She's such a nice girl. M: Yeah I know. But somehow she's become different recently. W: In what ways? What has she done? M: Oh, no, you don't really want to hear it. W: Come on. I am a mother of two girls. M: Ok. I'm worried because she often hides in her room and sends messages to her friends. W: Come on. It's not a big deal. She needs friends at this age. You can talk with her if you are really concerned. M: I guess so. Anyway, she is growing up. What was said before this conversation?
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W: You look upset these days. Anything wrong?
input question: W: Yes, I did. M: I'll need a little more information about it. W: Just the facts. M: What time did it happen? W: It must have been sometime between 12:00 and 1:30 because I was home until almost 12:00 and I just got back at 1:30. M: What did they get? W: Well, what I know now is some jewellery and the television. M: OK. Good, you're making a list. By the way, did you have your belongings marked? W: Yes. My husband put his name on the TV. M: By the way, where is your husband? W: He's on a trip to Canada. And I haven't told him about the robbery. M: I see, where did you put your jewellery? W: I put it in the refrigerator. But all my good jewellery is in the safe box in the bank. M: OK. I'll be in touch with you as soon as we have found anything about it. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: This is Officer Belford. You reported a break-in just now?
M: We need an extra hour to get there! We aren't even halfway to the airport. Plus, we need to check in and go through security, which will take at least 45 minutes. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: We should've left 30 minutes earlier! Traffic is awful! We are going to miss our flight!
Q: M: Now with the new laws in effect and social awareness increasing, we are sure to turn things around. What was said before this conversation?
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W: Look at all the pollutants going into the air from those factories. Do you think they'll ever get that under control?