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{{LIST This task calls for *native or very near-native English speakers*. If your work shows you are not a fluent native or near-native English speaker your work will be *rejected* and you will *not be paid*., Please fill in the required text boxes carefully and thoughtfully.}}
*SCENARIO*: Pretend you’re *speaking to a movie booking agent* on the phone. {{LIST You would like to *purchase tickets for a movie* currently showing in theaters., *You will compare attributes of TWO different movies currently playing* in order to make your selection., The conversation ends with you making *a successful ticket purchase*., *The booking agent will use the details provided in the MOVIE GUIDE given below* to fill out the dialog. Each listing contains title - genre - rating - critic review score - synopsis and sometimes actors - directors}}
*MOVIE GUIDE*
Movies and attributes: Please *NEVER copy and paste* these attributes in bulk. You must pick and choose the relevant ones to make the conversation sound natural. Remember, you are creating a novel conversation, not copying and pasting pre-written phrases.
{{LIST *Location*: Spring Hills Kansas., *Movie1: Not My Problem* - Comedy - rated PG-13 - Rotten Tomatoes 72% - A troubled teen tries to convince his depressed elderly neighbor that things are not what they seem. - Stars Matt Damon and Noah Schnapp., *Movie2: Family Jewels* - Romantic Comedy - rated R - Rotten Tomatoes 69% - A famous diamond dealer leaves his European life in Antwerp to pursue a less than genuine romance with an American con artist- Stars Melissa McCarthy and Ryan Reynolds., *Movie3: Shuttered* - Horror - rated R - Rotten Tomatoes 61% - Sarah Decker moves upstate from her New York City lifestyle to work on her distant cousin’s haunted marijuana farm., *Movie4: Beyond The Storm* - Action - rated PG-13 - Rotten Tomatoes 81% - Fishing the North Sea gets ugly as Captain John’s crew faces not only severe weather but a traitor on board - directed by James Cameron., *Movie5: Backcountry* - Documentary (outdoor) - rated G - Rotten Tomatoes 91% - Explore Yosemite in all its glory in this award winning film that delves into the wonders of one of the United State’s most iconic national parks.}}
Theaters and showtimes:
{{LIST *Not My Problem*: AMC Holiday Theater - 1pm - 3:55pm - 7pm - 10:05pm, *Family Jewels*: AMC Holiday Theater - 2:00pm - 5:00pm - 8:10pm, *Shuttered*:  AMC Holiday Theater - 3:00pm - 5:45 - 9:00pm, *Beyond the Storm*: Cinemark Downtown - 1:30pm - 3:40 - 6:10pm - 8:30pm, *Backcountry*: Cinemark Downtown - 4:10pm - 7:30pm - 10:15pm}}

*TASK*: *Write the transcript* of your spoken conversation. {{LIST It must include *at least 10 exchanges* (an exchange is one user turn and one assistant turn), It must include a comparison of the details of at least two of the movies given, It must include a turn where the assistant *repeats all the ticketing details* (movie - theater - time - date - number of tickets)  and user *confirms they are correct before booking*, The assistant must confirm the purchase by saying: *“Your tickets are confirmed and they’ve been sent to your email address.”*, Stick to the details in the MOVIE GUIDE. Do NOT talk about 1) seating choices 2) gift or credit cards 3) movie club memberships 4) technology choices like 3D - IMAX - Dolby - etc.}}

SPEAKING STYLES: {{LIST The assistant is polite and efficient, The assistant’s speaking style should match yours but they are not overly formal or too casual, Don’t call your assistant by name (e.g. “Johnny” or “Alexa” or “Assistant” or “Computer”).}}
*Assume the BOOKING AGENT just answered the phone with: “Hello. How can I help you?”*
{{CONVERSATION}}

{{CHECK confirm_native_speaker This conversation task was written by a native English speaker.}}
{{CHECK confirm_logical The conversation between the user and the assistant is cooperative and logical.}}
{{CHECK confirm_guide The conversation uses the correct details provided in the MOVIE GUIDE.}}
{{CHECK confirm_slots The user discusses *each of these details*: 1) movie, 2) theater, 3) showtime, 4) number of tickets, 5) day.}}
{{CHECK confirm_details The assistant *confirms all the ticket details* together just before booking.}}
{{CHECK confirm_purchase The assistant *completes purchasing the tickets*.}}
{{CHECK confirm_confirmation The assistant confirms the purchase with *”Your tickets are confirmed and they’ve been sent to your email address.”*}}

user
Hello there, I am looking for a movie to watch this evening. Can you help?
this evening
time.preference
assistant
Sure, I would be happy to. Where are you located?\r
user
I am located in Spring Hills, Kansas.
resolve_location
location
Spring Hills, Kansas
location_1
Spring Hills, Kansas
Spring Hills, Kansas
location
assistant
Okay I have found several theaters for your location. What genre of movie do you prefer?
user
I think I am in the mood for a comedy.
find_movies
location
Spring Hills, Kansas
name.genre
comedy
name.movie_1
Not My Problem
name.movie_2
Family Jewels
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Not My Problem
attribute
name.genre
name.genre
comedy
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Not My Problem
attribute
rating.movie
rating.movie
PG-13
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Not My Problem
attribute
description.plot
description.plot
about a troubled teen who tries to convince his depressed elderly neighbor that things are not what they seem
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Not My Problem
attribute
name.person
name.person
Matt Damon
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Not My Problem
attribute
name.person
name.person
Noah Schnapp
comedy
name.genre
assistant
Okay there are two comedies playing in your area tonight. The first is called Not My Problem and is rated PG-13. This film is about a troubled teen who tries to convince his depressed elderly neighbor that things are not what they seem and it stars Matt Damon and Noah Schnapp.
comedies
name.genre
tonight
date.showing
Not My Problem
name.movie
G-13.
rating.movie
bout a troubled teen who tries to convince his depressed elderly neighbor that things are not what they seem
description.plot
att Damon
name.person
oah Schnapp.
name.person
user
Okay, that sounds alright but what is the other movie?
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Family Jewels
attribute
name.person
name.person
Melissa McCarthy
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Family Jewels
attribute
name.person
name.person
Ryan Reynolds
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Family Jewels
attribute
description.plot
description.plot
a famous diamond dealer that leaves his European life in Antwerp to pursue a less than genuine romance with an American con artist
assistant
The second movie is titled Family Jewels and stars Melissa McCarthy and Ryan Reynolds. This movie is about a famous diamond dealer that leaves his European life in Antwerp to pursue a less than genuine romance with an American con artist.
Family Jewels
name.movie
Melissa McCarthy
name.person
Ryan Reynolds
name.person
a famous diamond dealer that leaves his European life in Antwerp to pursue a less than genuine romance with an American con artist
description.plot
user
Okay great I love Melissa McCarthy! I think I'd like to see this one.
Melissa McCarthy!
name.person
I love Melissa McCarthy!
description.other
assistant
I would be happy to book it for you. How many tickets will you need?
user
I will need four tickets please.
four
num.tickets
assistant
Okay there are several movie times. Do you have a preference between afternoon or evening?
afternoon
time.showing
evening
time.showing
user
Hmmm, I'm not sure. What are my options.
find_showtimes
name.movie
Family Jewels
date.showing
tonight
time.preference
this evening
time.showing_1
2:00pm
time.showing_2
5:00pm
time.showing_3
8:10pm
assistant
The movie times are as follows: 2:00pm, 5:00pm, 8:10pm.
2:00pm
time.showing
5:00pm
time.showing
8:10pm
time.showing
user
Okay I think we will do the 8:10pm showing.
find_theaters
location
Spring Hills, Kansas
name.movie
Family Jewels
name.theater_1
AMC Holiday Theater
8:10pm
time.showing
assistant
Great! That will be at the AMC Holiday Theater.
AMC Holiday Theater
name.theater
user
Okay cool. I've been there before.
assistant
So that is four tickets to see "Family Jewels" at the AMC Holiday Theater this evening at 8:10pm. Would you like me to book the tickets?
four
num.tickets
"Family Jewels"
name.movie
AMC Holiday Theater
name.theater
this evening
date.showing
8:10pm
time.showing
user
Yes please.
book_tickets
name.movie
Family Jewels
name.theater
AMC Holiday Theater
num.tickets
four
time.showing
8:10pm
date.showing
this evening
seating
any
status
success
assistant
Your tickets are confirmed and they’ve been sent to your email address.