W: Oh, sorry. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Waiter, it is not what I ordered.
Q: W: No, not yet. Could you show me that overcoat, the silver gray one in the middle. M: Certainly. You've got excellent taste. It's very nice and it's 100 percent wool. W: I like it. Could I try it on? M: Certainly. It looks good on you, madam. W: I think so. But a slightly larger size would be better. M: Would you like to try this one on? W: This one fits me well. How much does it cost? M: Only $ 170. W: OK, I'll take it. And I'd like that blue jacket on the right. How much is it? M: It's just $ 250. W: Oh, that's too expensive, I'm afraid. M: Anything else? W: No, thanks. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Good morning, madam. Is anybody taking care of you?
Question: W: Not a great deal. Why? M: I've been reading an article about computers. They are strange and are being used for almost everything. W: Yes. But have you learned how to use one? M: No. But I'm about to take a course on computers next term. W: That's good. You have to know about computers. Computer knowledge is a must whatever you do. You should learn quickly or you will be left behind. M: That's true. But first I want to learn the basics. In the library, there are computers. But it's a pity that I could not make use of them. W: Well, I can teach you the ABCs, if you like. M: That's very kind of you. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Do you know much about computers?
[Q]: W: Let's stop at the camera shop to get some color film. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Is there anything else you want to buy while we are downtown?
input: Please answer the following: W: As a matter of fact, I'm feeling a bit cold. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: We need to have some fresh air. Do you mind my opening the window?
M: Yeah, Bob moved in last week. He is a nice guy and so far everything is cool except his girlfriend. W: Oh? What's wrong with his girlfriend? M: She came to see him last weekend. She is a nice girl but there's something wrong with her voice. I tried to smile and be polite, but the whole time all I could think was "what's wrong with her voice". W: Well, I guess it might take some time to get used to. M: I doubt it. Listening to her talk is terrible. W: Oh, come on, it's not that bad. M: No, it's so much bad. And they invited me out to dinner tonight. I really have no idea how I'm going to pull it off. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
W: I heard you got a new roommate. What's he like?