Problem: W: Sorry, I have no time for films or dinner out. I now have to worry about the upcoming final exam. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: A new film will be on tonight. Will you go with me?
Problem: Given the question: Nancy: Uh, yeah, I guess, but I'm pinching pennies myself, and you still owe me $20 from last week. And mom and your friend Ron said you borrowed money from them this past week. [Oh, yeah.] How ARE things going anyway? Ron: Well, not very well. To be honest, I'm really in the hole, and I can't seem to make ends meet these days. Nancy: What do you mean? I thought you landed a great job recently, so you must be loaded. Ron: Well, I do have a job, but I've used my credit cards to pay off a lot of things recently, but now, I can't seem to pay the money off. Nancy: Uh, do you have a budget? I mean, how do you keep track of your income and expenses? Ron: Well, when my money runs out, I come to you. Of course. [Great!] No, but I guess I should have some financial plan. Nancy: Well, let me see if I can help you. How much money do you spend on your apartment? Ron: Uh, I pay $890 on rent for the studio apartment downtown ... not including utilities and cable TV. But the place has an awesome view of the city. Nancy: Uh, $890! Why are you paying through the nose for such a small place when you could find a cheaper one somewhere outside of the downtown area? Ron: Yeah, I guess. Nancy: Okay. How much money do you spend on food a month? Ron: Hmmm. I'm not really sure. I think I spend around $600. [$600?!] Well, I go out to eat at least four times a week, so those expenses add up. I just don't enjoy eating alone, and I don't have a knack for cooking like you do. Nancy: Well, I can understand that, but perhaps you ought to buy some microwaveable meals you could prepare at home. Ron: Well, I guess I could. Nancy: And entertainment? Ron: Well, I spend a few dollars here and there on basketball and movie tickets, a concert or two, and ballroom dance lessons. Nancy: Uh, exactly how much do you spend on all of these? Just a "few" dollars? Ron: Well, oh ... about $400 or so. Nancy: Or so? No wonder you're having money problems. You can't just blow your money on things like that! And what about... What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
Ron: Uh, could I borrow a few bucks until payday? I'm a little strapped for cash.
input question: W: Don't ask me. M: What do you mean? Did something go wrong? W: Susan thought I had said I would meet her at the Department Store at 2:30 when I really said 2 o'clock. Then she thought I had said the main entrance in the front when I really said the east entrance. M: Well, did you ever get together? W: Yes, but it's a wonder that we did. I had given up waiting and had gone inside to the women's clothing department. She had done the same thing. We met by accident. By that time it was 3 o'clock. M: Did you get what you wanted? I remember you said you wanted to get a sweater. W: No, a blouse. But by that time, the ones on sales were all gone. So I settled for a skirt. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: Well, Betty, how was your shopping trip with Susan this afternoon?
W: Well, I've been having bad stomach pains lately, doctor. M: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. How long have you been having them? W: Just in the last few weeks. I get a very sharp pain about an hour after having meals. M: I see. Do you get this after every meal? W: Let me think. No, it's usually in the afternoon, after lunch. M: Well, what do you have for lunch? W: Oh, I mostly just have a quick hamburger and rush back to the office. We're very busy at the moment. M: Well, I don't think it's a serious thing. Maybe you eat too quickly. It's bad for your health. W: My husband is always telling me that. M: Anyway, I'll give you something for it and see what happens. Take the medicine three times a day. W: After meals or before? M: After eating. W: Thank you, doctor. M: You're welcome. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Hello, Ms Thomas. What can I do for you?
Q: F: No, she hasn't. She was too busy. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Has mother bought the tickets for us yet?
[Q]: W: Thank you! M: Now, you're applying for a job as secretary with us. I'd like to ask you some questions. Now, first of all, how many foreign languages can you speak? W: Well, I can speak English quite well. And I also know a little Japanese. M: English and a bit of Japanese. Um, can you type? W: Oh, yes, I can type. M: Uh-huh, and can you use a computer? W: Oh yes. I am very good at computers. M: Apple and PC? W: Both, yes. And I can do word processing and other things as well. M: Right, and um, can you take shorthand? W: Yes, not very fast, but I can. M: OK, fine. And can you drive a car? W: No, I'm afraid I can't. M: Well, that's not very important. What was said before this conversation?
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M: Please take a seat!