TASK DEFINITION: You are given a conversation between two people. 'Person1:' and 'Person2:' are used to separate their respective dialogues. You are required to assign a label 'formal' if there is an absence of emotion and a presence of questions anywhere within the conversation. If such pattern is not found assign the label 'informal'.
PROBLEM: Person1: Any plans tonight ?
Person2:Not really , do you ?
Person1: Well , I am wondering if we took a hang-out for a drink or something . You know , I just came back from a really tough interview . I was quite nervous during the interview . I really want to have the job . Right now , I am still a little on the edge . I am not sure if I could convince them during the interview .
Person2:Take it easy . It is all over now . How was it going , anyway ?
Person1: I don ' t know . I think I did well in the paper exams . I was prepared to answer a lot of questions , but they didn ' t ask those as I expected . To my surprise , the manager tried to talk about the Chinese poesy with me .
Person2:That ' s strange . But probably , it is the new interview technique they call it " Getting to know you more personally " . What about your answers ?
Person1: Just did my best .

SOLUTION: informal

PROBLEM: Person1: Hello , Mrs Turnbull . How are you ?
Person2:Fine , thanks . How's your boy , Jack ?
Person1: He's a bit tired . You know , he goes to school at eight o'clock every morning.He doesn't get home till after four . then he does his homework after tea . It often takes him a couple of hours to finish
Person2:Poor boy . They work hard at school nowadays , don't they ? Does he like it ?
Person1: School , you mean ? Yes , he does . He likes his teachers , and that always makes difference .
Person2:Yes , it does . Does he go to school by bus ?
Person1: No , he walks . He likes walking . He meets some of his friends at the corner another go together .
Person2:What does he do when it rains ?
Person1: My husband takes him in the car . He passes the school on the way to the office .

SOLUTION: formal

PROBLEM: Person1: How did you get it ?
Person2:I found it a garage sale once .
Person1: What a find ! So , how much does it cost ?
Person2:Well , because I like you ... ninety bucks .
Person1: Ninety dollars is pretty steep . I'll take it for sixty bucks .

SOLUTION:
informal