[Q]: M: I think that good communication can solve a lot of problems, and improve many a situation. I worked in some seemingly impossible situations, and saw people change dramatically all because they started communicating in better ways. But can good communication solve all problems? No. It can't stop some, people from seeing the world in twisted ways. It can't stop some people from hurting themselves. W: What kind of people do you have difficulty working with? M: I'm naturally a person who likes to be decisive, and to act, so I get impatient sometimes when I'm working with a large group. Because it takes time for everyone's voice to be heard, and for everyone's opinion to be aired. Yet I know that process is vital if they're going to reach the ultimate decision. W: Is success of business based more on the results of what you do, or on how you communicate what you've done? M: Oh, it's a combination of both. To be successful, you have to be able to achieve results. But you also have to be able to communicate what you achieve. The most successful people don't place glory on themselves, but rather on people who help them achieve success. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Somebody once said that good communication can solve any problem. Do you agree with this?
input: Please answer the following: M: Hotel management. W: What do you want to do when you graduate? M: I'd like to work for a hotel or a travel agency in this area. How about you? W: At first I wanted to major in French or history, but I realized I might have a hard time finding a job, so I major in computer science. With the right skills, getting a job shouldn't be so difficult. M: Do you have a part-time job to support yourself through school? W: Fortunately for me, I received a four-year academic scholarship. M: Wow. That's great. W: Are you working your way through school? M: Yeah. I work as a cook in a restaurant near campus three times a week. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: What's your major?
Please answer this: Man: Delicious. Everything was excellent here. Thank you! Woman: Do you want some coffee, tea, sir? Man: No. thanks, I'm fine. Ah, just have the bill, please. How much is your service charge? Woman: Fifteen percent and it's included in your bill. Thank you very much, sir. We look forward to seeing you again. Man: Sure, good night. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: Woman: How did you like the dishes, Sir?
Problem: W: It's right there in the cupboard with your other ties. M: There's a green one and a couple of brown ones, but no red one. W: Here it is in your drawer. You must have put it there when you brought it home. M: I suppose so. We'd better hurry up or we're going to be late. The Smiths said to come at 7:00. W: Oh, it's 6:24 now. Sue isn't here to take care of the children yet. M: She shall be here at 6:40. That still gives us time to get there. W: Who else is coming tonight? M: The Browns and the Franks. And Mrs. Johnson's sister will be there too. W: Well. I think we'd better go down. Sue should be here pretty soon. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Where did you put my new red tie?
Problem: Given the question: W: Yes, I just got here yesterday. And you? M: I'm a native. W: Oh, really? Everyone else I've met so far has been a tourist like us. I was beginning to think that there were no natives. M: Well. San Francisco has a lot of different ethnic groups so you might think you're seeing a lot of foreigners. But actually, the city has a population of about 700 000. W: What are the different ethnic groups? M: Web, after whites, the largest one is blacks. W: I thought it was Chinese. M: It's true that San Francisco has the largest Chinese community outside of Asia. But there are many more blacks here than Chinese. W: That's interesting. Don't most of the Chinese people live in China-town? M: Well, no, they live all over the city, but China-town is definitely the center of Chinese culture here. That's where you'll find the best Chinese restaurants, bookstores, art, theaters, things like that. W: What about the Japanese? Doesn't San Francisco have a large Japanese population too? M: No, actually there are only about 12 000 Japanese people here, but we do have an area called "Japan-town" that has Japanese restaurants and bookstores. W: You seem to know a lot about this city. M: Well, most San Franciscans think their city is pretty special. We like to talk about it. Besides, I teach ethnic history at the university here. W: No wonder you know so much! What was said before this conversation?
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M: So you're visiting San Francisco?
Problem: W: The one Prof. Lee uses inhis course. M: Oh, I see. You'd better have it if you want to pass that course. W: But it costs $30. I simply can't afford it. M: Did you check the used booksection here? Maybe they have it. W: No, they don't. I asked. M: Why don't you get it fromthe library? W: I've been trying for months, and it's always out. There are over 50 students in the course, and every single one wants the book. M: Listen, you know my roommate Henry, don't you? He took the same course last year, and I remember he owns a copy. Ican borrow it from him for you. W: Oh, that'll be great! Thankyou, Jim! What was said before this conversation?

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M: What's that book you just picked up, Mary?