Problem: W: That may be so. But in the letter, I just told him frankly I could no longer live with his poor management and stupid decisions. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: I think your boss would be very upset when he gets your letter of resignation.

Problem: W: Mike Carstairs! My favorite customer. You haven't been in for ages. M: No, I haven't. That's right. W: How are you? M: I'm fine. I heard you weren't well. W: Well, I was away for a couple of weeks. But I'm fine now. Ah! You were going to the States, weren't you? M: I planned to go there, but I didn't. W: Oh, didn't you? M: What I have been doing is reorganizing the whole department non-stop since I saw you. And this is the first time I've been in here since Christmas. W: Well, it's good to see you. Are you ready to order? What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Hello, Jean!

Problem: W: Our store will open two weeks before Christmas. M: I guess we should announce ourselves soon. Tell people we're coming. Put up a big sign. W: Sure. The minute they see the sign, they will be lining up. M: To show their anger. W: Yeah. They are lining up not to buy things but to show their anger. Because some people think chain stores all look the same. M: They'll hate us in the beginning. But we'll get them in the end. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Is everything going well according to the plan?

Problem: M: Sorry, I just can't help it. W: But it's annoying. M: I don't mean to annoy you. I feel so nervous. W: Why? M: I feel nervous every time I take examinadons. W: Just relax. I used to feel the same way, but now I can handle exams easily. M: How do you make it? W: Well. I attended some lectures on taking exams. M: That works? What's the importance? W: Well, you should know that you've been working really hard. And the most important thing is that you should know that the world wouldn't end if you fail. M: Ok. I'll have a try and see if it works. What was said before this conversation?

A:
W: Come on. Will you please stop biting your nails?