Problem: M: I'm going to order scrambled eggs and toast. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: What are you going to have?

Problem: M: Er... Could I have some writing paper and envelopes? W: Do you mean paper for writing letters? M: Yes. W: They are here in the showcase. Which one would you like? M: I want this kind of paper and that kind of envelope. W: All right, sir. Anything else? M: Yes, five fifty-- cent stamps. W: Er... There will be four dollars and sixty cents altogether. M: Here is five dollars. W: Thank you. Here is the change. M: Thanks. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Excuse me. Can I help you?

Problem: M: Yes, Mary. What can I do for you? W: Sorry to call you. But I just delivered my new computer. I am afraid I can't lift it by myself. Could you give me a hand to get it upstairs? M: Sure. Could you just give me a minute to finish off what I am doing? W: Yes, of course. But please hurry. The box is getting in the way. M: Don't worry. I'll be right down. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Paul, is that you?

Problem: M: Great and the people are very friendly. What was said before this conversation?

A:
W: What do you think of China?