input question: M: OK, Ma'am. I'll have to weigh it first. All right, it's not over- weight. That's 5.5 yuan for overseas mail. W: That's not expensive. How long does it take for a letter to get to the U. S.? M: It all depends. It usually takes four or five days. W: That's wonderful. It used to take more than a week when I was staying here six years ago. Well, I want to register it. M: All right. It's probably take a little longer to get there though. W: Yes, I know. Well, please let me have a post office box. M: That's OK. Fill out this form, please. W: How much is the rent per month? M: It's 100 yuan per year. W: Here is the form and money. M: OK. Here is the key for you. The number is on it. Any more requests? W: No, Thank you. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: I want to mail this letter overseas.
M: But I signaled in time! Just look at the mess you've made of my ear! You were driving carelessly and your speed was above the limit! You're the one who's to blame! What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: If you had signaled your intention to return a little sooner, this wouldn't have happened.
Q: M: I'd love to, but I've got an exam. W: What about tomorrow afternoon? M: Saturday is OK. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Nike, why don't you come and join us this afternoon? It'll be a lot of fun.
Question: M: Yes, it was one of his campaign promises and he's seriously trying to make it a reality. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: I hear the mayor is planning a tax reduction. Have you any details?
[Q]: M: Really? When? W: On May 4. We have been preparing for it for two months. M: Where are you going to put it on? In your school? W: No. At the People's Theatre. M: If I remember correctly, you put it on at the Youth Square last year. W: Yeah. But it is under repair now. M: But why are you doing that? To collect money for repairing the Youth Square? W: No. We want to collect money and send it to Project Hope. M: That sounds like a good idea. Good luck to you. W: Thanks a lot. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: We are going to put on a performance.
Problem: Given the question: M: Oh, dear, my back's killing me. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
F: How are you, Brenda?