input question: F: Not at all. I'm glad you could come. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: Thank you very much for the meal.
Student: It's okay. I have a hard time remembering names myself. Teacher: How, uh, Karen, right? Student: No, it's Nancy. My mom's name is Karen. Teacher: Nancy. Okay. I think I heard you were from England. Student: Well, I was born there, but my parents are American. I grew up in France. Teacher: Oh, a world traveller! Student: But then we moved here when I was nine. Teacher: So, what does your father do now? Student: Well, he's a college professor, and he is in Scotland at the moment. Teacher: How interesting. What does he teach? Student: Oh, I haven't a clue. Nah, just joking. He teaches chemistry. Teacher: Oh, chemistry, and uh, what about your mother? Student: She works full time at home. Teacher: Oh, and what, does she have her own business or something? Student: Nah, she takes care of me. Teacher: Well, being a homemaker can be a real hard, but rewarding job. Student: I think so too. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: Teacher: Oh, hi. What was your name again. I can't keep straight all the students' names this being the second day of school.
Q: W: I'm looking for sports shoes for my son. M: Here are some shoes for boys. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: What can do for you?
Question: W: Just a minute and I'll check the schedule. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: I'd like to book a ticket for the next flight to NeW York.
[Q]: M: No, thank you. But we have a small problem. Can you help us? W: Sure. What can I do for you? M: We are looking for a hotel. Are there any hotels near here? W: Yes, there are some hotels in the street. The nearest one is next to the bank. It's quite modern. M: Do you think there're any inexpensive ones nearby? We're leaving tomorrow morning. W: Yes. Drive west for about two minutes and you will find a grey building on the right side. It's a traditional family style hotel, very comfortable, and the price is quite reasonable. M: It sounds nice. Thank you very much for your help. W: That's all right. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Good evening, sir, madam. A table for two?
Problem: Given the question: M: Can't you see the football match hasn't finished yet? W: But the baby is already in bed. M: Oh, all right. You always get your way. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: Do you mind if I turn the TV off?