[Q]: M: Well, I got it from the headlines this morning. It's reported that he made public at this decision at the last cabinet meeting. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Have you heard the news that Jame Smeil has resigned his post as prime minister?

[Q]: W: You are quite right. He is just kidding. He's also told me time and time again he wished he'd studied for some profession instead of going into business. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Tom must be joking when he said he plans to sell his shop and go to medical school.

[Q]: M: I'd like a red wine, please. W: Anything else? M: What snacks have you got? W: The menu is on the board over there. There's pancake, Greek salad, steak and chips... M: I'll try the Greek salad, please. Do I pay now? W: Oh, yes, if you would. That's 75 cents for the wine and 1.30 for the salad. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Good morning, Sir. What would you like?

[Q]: W: Good morning. Er, I'm phoning about the job that was in the paper last night. M: Oh, yes. Could you tell me your name? W: Oh, Jerry Lynn. M: Well, what exactly is it that interests you about the job? W: I just thought that it was right up my street, you know. M: Really? Could you tell me a little about yourself? W: I've been working abroad doing secretarial work. Previous to that I was at university. I've got a degree in English. M: Do you have any special skills? W: Well, I speak two foreign languages, French and Italian. M: Well, I see. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]:
M: Good morning.