Please answer this: M: His name is Robert. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: F: What's your brother's name?
Problem: M: That's good. Now what should we do? W: We need to plan the menu. M: Oh, that's right. What do you have in mind? W: I think I'm going to make the chicken salad we had at our 39th wedding anniversary. Remember, I asked Thomson, the chef of the restaurant where we often go, for the recipe? M: Oh, yes. I remember. Time sure flies! Now we are celebrating our golden anniversary! And Thomson was very friendly. You know, chefs seldom tell people their recipes. They often keep them a secret. W: I understand that. So you see, I have promised I will also keep the recipe a secret. M: Well, Thomson will appreciate that. Oh, but did you forget that Linda doesn't eat chicken? W: Linda? Oh, my Gosh! I forgot to invite her! She'll be mad at me. It just slipped my mind. Thanks for reminding me! I think I'm getting old! M: Looks like you are! What was said before this conversation?

A: W: I've sent out the invitations for the dinner party.
Problem: Given the question: M: I take good care of them and my wife also waters them frequently. What was said before this conversation?
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W: Bob, the flowers you keep look much better than those I keep.
input question: M: Yes. Do you have any more tickets for the concert on Friday night? W: Do you mean the Rock'n'Roll Revival Show? Yes, we still have some $30 tickets left. M: Great. OK, and is the box office open now? W: Yes, the box office is open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. M: Oh, by the way, what time does the show start? W: It starts at 8:00 in the evening. M: And what time does it end? W: Well, there are four bands, so it'll probably end at about midnight. M: Thanks a lot. W: No problem. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: Madison Square Garden. Can I help you?
Son: Seven. Father: Alright. Well, let's sing Happy Birthday: Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Michael, Happy Birthday to you. Father: Alright. So what should we do first? Son: How about cake and ice cream? Father: Okay. Well, uh let ... let's light the candles. Okay, and make a wish! Don't ... don't tell me. Son: Don't tell you? Father: Yeah, don't tell me. Okay, and go ahead and blow out the candles. Okay, let's cut the cake, and then we can have cake and ice cream. And what do you want to do after the cake and ice cream? Son: Play freeze tag. Father: Now, how do you play tag? Son: Um ... one person is it, and the person who is it tries to tag everyone [Alright. And then ... ] before I tag someone and then, another person tags me. Father: Oh, wow. And whose coming over later today for your birthday? Son: Well, everyone. Uh, my cousins, all my aunts and grandmas, grandpas. Father: Alright. Well, Happy Birthday, Michael. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: Father: Hi Michael. Happy Birthday! How old are you today?
Q: M: Not too good. W: Well, the term exam is always more difficult. Work harder, and you'll certainly do better next time. M: I've worked hard enough, I think, but unluckily, I have never done well in the exam. W: Well, it's no use worrying about the exam now. Let's talk about the football game tonight. It's much more interesting. M: Is there a football game on TV tonight? W: Yes it's between the Chinese team and the Japanese team. M: ... Er I'd rather watch some other programmes. W: Why? You're so interested in football. M: The Chinese team has always played badly in the important match, just as I have done in the important exam. What was said before this conversation?
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W: Hello, John. How was your French exam yesterday?