M: Why? What's wrong with them? What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: I'm going to take down those curtains and put up new ones.

M: No, of course not. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: I'm sorry, I can't follow you. Would you mind saying that slowly?

W: There is a long waiting list, I have to wait until my name gets to the top. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
M: You haven't got the date fixed for the job interview yet, have you?