Problem: M: That's not a bad idea. There's a new Mexican restaurant around the corner. They say it's good. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: I am completely exhausted. Why don't we dine out tonight? I don't remember the last time you took me out to dinner.

Problem: M: This saying has been scientifically proven! A year-long study of heart attack victims done at the Oakhurst Health Research Institute in California found that of those patients who spent half an hour a day watching comedy videos, 10 percent had a second heart attack, whereas 30 percent of those who did not watch had a second attack. W: Wow! Laughter is really a good medicine to patients. Can you give us another example? M: Sure! Norman Cousins, editor of the Saturday Review, learned this during a battle with an illness. He discovered that his condition improved when he enjoyed himself and watched funny movies. W: You said Norman learned this? Do we have to learn to laugh? M: Not necessarily. Since laughing is something people can do sitting down, costs no money, and requires no special exercise equipment or skill, it's the perfect workout for anyone who doesn't have the time or desire to participate in a regular fitness program. W: Oh. Do you have such a program to offer to the general public? M: Yes, we do. It's called the Smile Time-Out. You take a deep breath, smile, exhale, and say "Aaah" while visualizing all your muscles and cells smiling. Then add to that a memory of a time you felt really good and laughed and laughed. W: What about the situation in which you aren't in a mood to laugh? M: Even when you fake a smile or laugh, you get the same physiological benefits as when it's the real thing, because your mind is smart, but your body is stupid and can't tell the difference! What was said before this conversation?

A: W: We've all heard the saying "Laughter is the best medicine." How important is it to our health, Dr. Berk?

Problem: M: Yeah, Laura. I'm going for a ride around the Qinghai Lake on Saturday, but it depends on the weather. W: According to the forecast, it'll be cloudy the day after tomorrow, good for a ride. M: Great! Do you go riding often? W: Absolutely. I go as much as I can, because we can really get in touch with nature. It would be nice to get out of the city. Do you want any company? M: Sure, but it will be a 30-mile ride. Have you been riding so long before? W: Yeah, I go a lot too. I even saw a bear and some monkeys on my last ride. My friend Mike and I rode more than 30 miles to a very wild part of the national forest. M: Wow! You must have been pretty far away from the city. Shall we invite him to go along? W: Of course. I'll ask him. M: Thanks. We will have a good time this weekend. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Have you any plan for the weekend, Tom?

Problem: M: I'm not surprised. You've been eating too much. W: I wish I could lose weight. I have been to the hospital. M: Were you given any advice? W: Yeah, the doctor asked me to clean up my diet by cutting down meat. M: What's more, you had better do more exercise. W: You're right. What was said before this conversation?

A:
W: Oh, dear. My weight has gone up again.