input: Please answer the following: W: No, three, a friend will be joining us later. By the way, I prefer that the table in the corner. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Good evening, madam. A table for two?
Please answer this: W: Really? I'm glad you invite me. That's a great chance for us to talk about the old days. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: We will have a party at Mary's cafe on Sunday. Would you like to join us?
Problem: M: Well, the original shop was opened by a retired printer by the name of Gruby. Mr Gruby being left-handed himself, thought of the idea to try to promote a few products for left-handers. W: And how did he then go about actually setting up the business? M: Well, he looked for any left-handed products that might already be on the market which were very few. And then contacted the manufactures with the idea of having products produced for him, mainly in the scissors range to start with. W: Right. So you do commission some part of your stock. M: Yes, very much so. About 75 percent of our stock is specially made for us. W: And the rest of it? M: Hmm, the rest of it now, some 25, 30 years after Mr. Gruby's initial efforts, there are more left-handed product actually on the market. Manufactures are now beginning to see that there is a market for left-handed products. W: And what's the range of your stock? M: The range consists of a variety of scissors from children scissors to scissors for tailors, hairdressers etc. We also have a large range of kitchen ware. W: What's the competition like? Do you have quite a lot of competition? M: There are other people in the business now in specialists, but only as mail-order outlets. But we have a shop here in central London plus a mail-order outlet. And we are without any doubt the largest supplier of the left-handed items. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Now, could you tell me where the idea for the business first came from?
Problem: Given the question: M: Finish reading Chapter 5 and 6, and write an essay based on chapter 3 and 4. Remember, it's your turn to give presentation next Monday. What was said before this conversation?
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W: What is the home assignment from Professor Smith? I missed the class this morning.
input question: M: Well, When... W: I'm going to take some night courses and maybe, within a couple of years. I'll have a ...uh... Associate Degree in Business. M: Well, when are you going to get started? W: I'm going to start this fall. M: Now are you sure you can get enough money? W: I've talked to my parents and it's uh...It's green light from them. M: Well, that's great. I hope you follow through with it. I've heard about this kind of thing before...you've been talking about it for years. W: Well, it took me a while to put it together, but I've finally made up my mind where I'm going to go and this fall, it's "go" time. M: Well, I just hope you follow through with it this time. W: I will. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: I've really given it some thought, and I'm going to go back to school. I'm going to...
input question: M: Yes, Jessie. I'm fond of fishing, painting, stamp-collecting, and... W: Wow, so many! I just like taking photographs. M: In my family, everyone has more than one interest. My father likes to build things out of wood and collect baseball caps. He doesn't have time for many hobbies, because his job keeps him busy. W: How about your mother? M: In her spare time, she likes going to the gym. She also likes making things to decorate our home. W: Your sisters and brothers must like fashionable ones. M: I've one sister and one brother. My younger brother Alan is 17 years old. He likes singing, playing the piano and skiing. My sister Lisa is 12 years old. Her hobbies include making small things, playing the violin and riding her bicycle around the neighborhood. W: Your family has got a variety of interests. What was said before this conversation????
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W: Have you got any hobbies, Rod?