Please answer this: M: Actually, Laura, I think we laugh because we are glad it didn't happen to us. But of course there is also a kind of humorous satisfaction in seeing somebody self-important making a fool of themselves. W: Yes, and there are a lot of jokes about people who are too fat or physically handicapped, you know, deaf, or short-sighted things like that. After all, it's not really funny to be like that. M: Oh, I think that's because we're embarrassed. We don't know how to cope with the situation. Perhaps we are even a bit frightened we may get like that, so we laugh. M: What about the custard pie routine? W: What do you mean 'custard pie routine'? M: You know, all those old films where someone gets so outraged with his boss, He picks up a custard pie and plasters it all over the other person's face. W: That never makes me laugh much, because you can guess what's going to happen. But a lot of people still find it laughable. It must because of the sort of the thing we'd all love to do once in a while and never quiet have the courage to. M: I had an old aunt who used to throw cups of tea at people when she was particularly irritated. She said it relieved her feelings. W: It must have come a bit expensive. M: Not really. She took care never to throw her best china. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: You know I've often wondered why people laugh at the picture of a big belly businessman slipping on a banana skin and falling on his bottom. We are to feel sorry for them.
Problem: M: You'd better hurry. It's already 10: 15. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: I need to catch the bus and it leaves at 10: 30.
Problem: Given the question: W: How about my going through them with you? What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
M: I'm getting nowhere with these physics problems.
input question: W: Hello. Is that Mr. Jackson? M: Yes, it is. W: Mr. Jackson. I am a reporter from the TV station at school. As far as I know, you are a very successful teacher and quite popular among the students, so I want to ask you some questions. M: OK. W: Do you often give homework to your students after class? M: It depends. Maybe once or twice a week. W: Do you think it is good for your students to do a lot of homework? M: No, I don't think so. Too much homework takes too much of their free time. I seldom give homework to my students on the weekend. They need time to relax and rest, especially on weekends. W: You are a great teacher. By the way, what do you do in your free time? M: I'm a very good football player. My team won first place in our city tournament last year. W: Congratulations! Well, thank you for your help. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: Hello?
M: Yes, I do, but I am having trouble with a bad tooth. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Why don't you eat your chocolate cake, Sam? Don't you like chocolate?
Q: W: Yes, it is. M: What made you decide to do that? W: Work, mainly. I'm sure I'll be able to find a job there. M: You're probably right. But where are you going to live? W: I hope I'll find a flat to share with somebody. That way it will be cheaper. M: Yes, that's a good idea. Are you taking your dog with you? W: No, I don't think so. My parents have offered to take care of him, and I don't think he'd be happy in the city. M: You're probably right. But aren't you afraid of moving to such a big place, especially after living in a small village? W: Not really. I think I'll enjoy myself. There's so much to do there; I expect I won't miss the countryside much and I can always come back and visit. M: Well, I just hope you'll invite me to stay when you get settled. W: Of course I will. What was said before this conversation?
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M: Hi, Jenny. Is it true you're moving to London?