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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
My husband is taking me to the movies tomorrow night and wants me to pick one.
tomorrow night
time.preference
tomorrow
date.showing
assistant
Would you like a list of movies available in your area?
your area
location
user
No, I asked my friend and she told me two titles, but I need to know more about them.
assistant
Which two titles would you like to know about?
user
One was Shuttered, and the other was Family Jewels. Tell me about Shuttered first.
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Shuttered
attribute
name.genre
name.genre
horror
get_movie_attribute
attribute
description.plot
name.movie
Shuttered
description.plot
a woman who leaves New York City to work on a cousin's marijuana farm, but finds a haunted farm rather than a peaceful countryside
Shuttered
name.movie
Family Jewels
name.movie
Shuttered
name.movie
assistant
Shuttered is a horror film about a woman who leaves New York City to work on a cousin's marijuana farm, but finds a haunted farm rather than a peaceful countryside.
Shuttered
name.movie
horror
name.genre
a woman who leaves New York City to work on a cousin's marijuana farm, but finds a haunted farm rather than a peaceful countryside
description.plot
user
Yikes. At least horror might mean cuddling, I suppose. Now about Family Jewels?
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Family Jewels
attribute
name.genre
name.genre
romantic comedy
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Family Jewels
attribute
description.plot
description.plot
a European diamond dealer who leaves his life in Antwerp behind in favor of a dubious romance with an American con woman
horror
name.genre
cuddling
description.other
Family Jewels
name.movie
assistant
Family Jewels is a romantic comedy about a European diamond dealer who leaves his life in Antwerp behind in favor of a dubious romance with an American con woman.
Family Jewels
name.movie
romantic comedy
name.genre
a European diamond dealer who leaves his life in Antwerp behind in favor of a dubious romance with an American con woman
description.plot
user
A romantic comedy sounds much better, but you never know with just synopses like that. What were the reviews like?
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Family Jewels
attribute
review.critic
review.critic
69%
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Shuttered
attribute
review.critic
review.critic
61%
romantic comedy
name.genre
assistant
Family Jewels scored a 69% and Shuttered scored a 61% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Family Jewels
name.movie
69%
review.critic
Shuttered
name.movie
61%
review.critic
user
Well, that adds to it. Is Family Jewels playing near here? Or Shuttered, if Family Jewels isn't available?
Family Jewels
name.movie
near here
location
Shuttered
name.movie
Family Jewels
name.movie
assistant
Where will you be seeing the movie?
user
We're seeing it here at home in Spring Hills, Kansas.
find_theaters
name.movie
Shuttered
location
Spring Hills, Kansas
name.theater_1
AMC Holiday Theater
find_theaters
name.movie
Family Jewels
location
Spring Hills, Kansas
name.theater_1
AMC Holiday Theater
Spring Hills, Kansas
location
assistant
Both movies are showing at the AMC Holiday Theater in Spring Hills.
AMC Holiday Theater
name.theater
Spring Hills
location
user
That's okay, I only need times for Family Jewels. I think it's safe to say Shuttered would be a last resort, based on the plot and the horror and the rating.
find_showtimes
name.movie
Family Jewels
name.theater
AMC Holiday Theater
date.showing
tomorrow
time.preference
tomorrow night
time.showing_1
2:00pm
time.showing_2
5:00pm
time.showing_3
8:10pm
Family Jewels
name.movie
Shuttered
name.movie
horror
name.genre
assistant
Family Jewels is showing tomorrow at 2:00pm, 5:00pm, and 8:10pm.
Family Jewels
name.movie
tomorrow
date.showing
2:00pm
time.showing
5:00pm
time.showing
8:10pm
time.showing
user
We're going at night, so I think the 8:10pm would be best.
8:10pm
time.showing
assistant
Shall I book you and your husband two tickets for Family Jewels tomorrow on the 20th at 8:10pm at the AMC Holiday Theater in Spring Hills?
two
num.tickets
Family Jewels
name.movie
tomorrow on the 20th
date.showing
8:10pm
time.showing
AMC Holiday Theater
name.theater
Spring Hills
location
user
Yes. Thank you so much.
book_tickets
name.movie
Family Jewels
name.theater
AMC Holiday Theater
num.tickets
two
time.showing
8:10pm
date.showing
tomorrow on the 20th
seating
any
status
success
assistant
Your tickets are confirmed and they’ve been sent to your email address.