Question: M: Yeah. We planned to meet here at two o'clock. Maybe she missed the train. W: I can wait for another fifteen minutes. But then, I have to leave. M: Okay, let's wait until two thirty. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: Where's Jane? It's two fifteen.
[Q]: Markus: Yes. Go ahead. Pete: Well, I'm thinking about going to Germany this summer [Great!], and I need some advice. You're the best person I know to answer my questions since you're German. Markus: Thank you. What do you want to know? Pete: Well, don't laugh, but I met this really nice woman through an online music mailing list, you know, a discussion group on the Internet [laughter]. I need some advice. You see, Claudia, ... Markus: Okay. So it's Claudia, oh? Pete: Yeah, yeah. See, she invited me to spend two weeks in Germany [Hum]. And well, I told here I had studied a little bit about the country and language [Hum], and she's kind of expecting that I know more than I really do. Markus: Hum. You're really in hot water now! Pete: Yeah. I think so. Markus: Well, what do you want to know? Pete: Well, she's planning on introducing me to her parents. Markus: Hey. Sounds kind of serious. Pete: It isn't, at least I think it isn't. Anyway, what should you do when you greet someone for the first time in Germany? Markus: Well, it depends upon your relationship with the person. Now, speaking of your girlfriend, Claudia, .... Pete: Hey, I didn't say she was my girlfriend. Markus: Ah, okay, okay. Now if you're meeting someone formally for the first time, like Claudia's parents, you should make sure you arrive on time. Pete: Okay, so arrive on time. Uh, what about common greetings? Markus: Well, Germans often shake hands, and they use the person's family name, unless they're really close friends. Pete: Okay, what about with Claudia? I'm not sure what I should do in her case. Markus: Ah. You can call her Claudia [Okay], shake hands, and why don't you take her some flowers? Pete: Oh, how do you say "Nice to meet you" anyway? Markus: Oh, "Ich freue mich, Sie kennenzulernen." Pete: "Ich freu me senselen...? " Markus: Uhhh. Not exactly. "Ich freue mich, Sie kennenzulernen" [Uhhh]. Markus: Humm. Honestly, I think you need to take a crash course in German before you leave. Claudia might think you're... What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: Pete: Hey Markus. I have a question I'd like to ask you.
input: Please answer the following: W: That's right, and boy, I'm really busy! M: I can imagine. But listen ... I'd love to get together with you before you go. Would you like to go out for dinner one night? W: That's a great idea. Let's see ... on Monday night I have to study for that final exam. M: Me, too, but I'm free on Tuesday. How about going out that night? W: I'm afraid I can't. I'm watching a movie with Nancy at 7:00. M: Are you going to the last class party on Friday night? Let's go out for dinner at 6:30 before the party. It doesn't start until 8:00. W: There will be a dinner at the party. I love to eat, but I can't eat two dinners. M: There's always Saturday night. Are you busy then? W: No ... Saturday night I'm free. M: I'm going to a disco with a group of friends. Do you want to join us? We can dance together. W: I'd really like to have a quiet dinner instead. Oh! Can I call you back? Someone's at the door. M: Sure. I'll be home all afternoon. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: I heard that you're going back to Beijing soon.
Please answer this: M: Well, I don't think it's so bad. But I do think that going to the dentist is stressful. W: Oh, so do I! It's stressful because you have no control. M: That's right. Look at this one. This poor boy is sitting in an exam. I think exams are the most stressful. Sometimes you just can't think of anything to write. W: Yes, I agree with you there. What about these people here? M: Mmm... I'm not sure. They seem to be in a hurry, don't they? I think being late is stressful. W: That's true. It can be terrible, especially when you're late for something important. M: Like an interview. Look at this picture here: here's someone in an interview. Do you think interviews are stressful? W: No. I think they're quite exciting, a challenge. M: Oh, I hate interviews. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Hmm... Here's one of a crowd of people moving. I think that's pretty stressful.
Problem: M: I'm not surprised. If the conditions for lightning to strike are right one time, they might be as good another time. W: Well, I don't take any chances. If I'm caught in a thunderstorm, I will look for a building or a closed car. Also, I was told that if you're stuck outdoors, the best thing you can do is to keep yourself close to the ground and avoid bodies of water. M: To tell you the truth, even when I'm at home, I don't take baths or showers during a thunderstorm. And I don't use anything that works electrically. Maybe I'm too anxious. W: I wouldn't say that. According to the article, lightning starts thousands of fires every year in the United States alone. Hundreds of people are injured or even killed. I think you're just being sensible. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Did you see today's newspaper? That building over there in Centerville was just struck by lightning for the fourth time.
input: Please answer the following: W: No, thanks, I'm just looking. How much is that necklace? M: 2,999 dollars. W: Too expensive! My sister's birthday is tomorrow. I'm thinking what I should buy for her. M: You'll find that the prices of our goods are quite reasonable. W: Well, that's certainly nice to know. I'll take it. M: It's a good choice. I'm sure she'll love it. Cash or card, Miss? W: I hope so. Card, please. M: That comes to 3,199 dollars with tax. Please sign here. What was said before this conversation?
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M: Can I help you, Miss?