Question: M: Sorry. I'm new here myself. You'd better ask someone else. I do know there's a bus stop at the next street corner. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: Could you tell me where the nearest subway station is?

Question: M: As a rule I do. But I cannot follow the new songs. W: Well,of course you can't. You see, they are just downloaded from the Internet. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: Do you like singing?

Question: W: Yes, I am looking for a pair of gloves. I think I wear size six. M: The gloves are on this counter. Let's see... How about the blue pair? The color suits you and they are washable, too. W: Oh, I'll try them on. They seem to fit. How much shall I pay you? M: They are on sales this week. They have been reduced to twenty-five dollars. W: All right. I will take them. M: They are very nice. W: Thank you. What was said before this conversation?
Answer:
M: Can I help you?