input: Please answer the following: M: This is not a game. It's only a crossword puzzle that helps increase my vocabulary. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: John, what are you doing on your computer? Don't you remember your promise?
Please answer this: M: That's all the same to me. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: We are going to change our meeting from Monday to Friday.
Problem: M: Well, Jane and I have decided to stay on here as research assistants. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Are you going home for the summer vacation?
Problem: Given the question: John: No problem. Glad you could make it. Hey. Have you met any of the famous guests so far? Heather: Uh, no. Who exactly? John: Well, there is Gregorio Zuttlemisterburger ... [Who?]. Ah. They call him the "Grip" for short. Heather: Who in the world is he? John: You've never heard of him? [No.] He's the world famous snake trainer ... He's never met a snake he couldn't train to dance and hiss at the same time. Heather: Seriously? Where is he? John: Uh, he's the tall guy over there in the purple jacket and green pants. He probably has a snake or two with him tonight. Heather: Huh? John: And then there is Georgina, the Great. Heather: Georgina ... and great for what? John: Are you serious? You've never heard of her? She is the world's greatest arm wrestler. I mean, World champion. She's the petite woman next to the fireplace with the bright yellow dress and the tennis shoes. Heather: I thought you said famous people ... like, like people we all know. John: And, and there is Brad Pitt ... Heather: Now, there's someone I recognize ... John: ... the captain of the national Yo-Yo team [What?]. Yeah. He's the short, stocky man sitting at the table wearing the black and red checkered shirt. I'm sure he'd do a few tricks for you if you asked. Heather: Uh, no thank you. I think I've had enough entertainment for one evening. John: Okay. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
Heather: Hey. John. This looks a great party. [Yeah!] Thanks for inviting me.
input question: M: Hello! Is that Lucy? W: Speaking! M: Hi! This is Tom! Can I speak to Lily? W: Sorry. She isn't in at the moment. Can I take a message? M: Could you please tell her not to wait for me this evening? We planned to go to a party together, but something important came up and I have to rush off. I'll be back in Cairo at the beginning of next week. W: Right. I'll tell her. Are you leaving now? M: Yes, I leave at half past two. Please give my love to her. Thank you! W: You're welcome. M: Could you ask her to phone me when she gets in? W: Sure. You'd better give me your number. M: Yes, it's 13962-72854. W: OK. I've recorded it. M: Thanks very much indeed. Bye! W: Bye! What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: Hello! 6896443.
input question: M: Yes. It's 1:15, but my watch is a little bit fast. What was said before this conversation????
output answer:
W: Excuse me. Do you have the time?