M: Hello, Mary. This is Jack. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: Hello, this is Mary speaking.

W: Thank you. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: M: Here is the money. Keep the change.

W: Neither can I. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: M: I can't seem to solve this problem.

M: I was thinking about going somewhere in Africa, somewhere like Egypt, but my parents suggested Europe like Austria or Germany. Finally I decided on France. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: Hi, Mike! Have you decided where to go for your holiday?