Problem: W: I'm sorry I'm late, but I was waiting for you in the waiting room upstairs. I didn't know you are here on the platform. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Where have you been all the time? The train is about to leave.
Problem: Given the question: M: What difference does it make? They're both excellent painters. And I think we just need to check who is available the day after tomorrow. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: I can't make up my mind whether to ask Larry or Bill to paint the house.
input question: 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????
output answer: M: Where did you put my new red tie?
M: I'd like to speak to someone about reservations. W: I can help you with that. What date would you like to make a reservation for? M: We'll be arriving May 12th, but I would like to make reservations for the penthouse. W: Oh, I'm sorry sir. I only handle bookings for our standard rooms. The person you need to speak with is Tony Parker, he makes all the arrangements for our executive accounts. Unfortunately, he's not here right now. Can I take your name and number and have him get back to you? M: When do you expect him back? W: He'll be out all afternoon; he might not be able to return your call until tomorrow. Will that be alright? M: Yes, I suppose. My name is Sam Darcy. He can contact me at 660 843 3235. W: Could you please spell your last name for me? M: Sure. It's D A R C Y. W: Okay, Mr. Darcy, and your phone number is 660 843 3233? M: That's 3235. W: Sorry! 3235. Great. I'll have Tony call you first thing tomorrow morning. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Hello, Pasadena Inn. How may I direct your call?
Q: W: I like classical music. Do you? M: Well, you see, classical music always sends me to sleep. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: What kind of music do you like?
[Q]: W: I don't feel good. I have a bad headache. In fact, I haven't got much sleep this past week, and I feel really tired. M: Why don't you go to see a doctor? W: Yeah, I think I should. But I have a report due tomorrow. Ms. Jenkins needs it for the board meeting next Monday. M: Well, it's Wednesday today. Why don't you talk to Ms. Jenkins, and ask if you can hand it in on Friday morning? W: Maybe I should try. I guess I just need a good sleep. Thanks, George. M: If you need any help with the report, just let me know. What was said before this conversation?
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M: You look pale, Stephanie. What's wrong?