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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
Good afternoon, I would like to purchase movie tickets please.
assistant
Great! What movies are you interested in?
user
Well, it's a toss up between Backcountry and Beyond the Storm. Can you tell me about Backcountry?
resolve_movie
name.movie
Backcountry
name.movie_1
Backcountry
resolve_movie
name.movie
Beyond the Storm
name.movie_1
Beyond the Storm
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Backcountry
attribute
name.genre
name.genre
documentary
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Backcountry
attribute
rating.movie
rating.movie
G
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Backcountry
attribute
description.plot
description.plot
is all about Yosemite
Backcountry
name.movie
Beyond the Storm
name.movie
Backcountry
name.movie
assistant
Sure, Backcountry is a documentary. It is rated G and is all about Yosemite.
Backcountry
name.movie
documentary
name.genre
G
rating.movie
is all about Yosemite
description.plot
user
That sounds interesting, what about Beyond the Storm?
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Beyond the Storm
attribute
name.genre
name.genre
action
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Beyond the Storm
attribute
rating.movie
rating.movie
PG-13
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Beyond the Storm
attribute
description.plot
description.plot
it takes place on the North Sea
Beyond the Storm
name.movie
assistant
Beyond the Storm is an action movie. It is rated PG-13 and it takes place on the North Sea.
Beyond the Storm
name.movie
action
name.genre
PG-13
rating.movie
it takes place on the North Sea
description.plot
user
I think I will watch the documentary. Yes, Backcountry sounds good, I love Yosemite. Can you tell me the showtimes and the name of the theater.
find_theaters
name.movie
Backcountry
location
nearby
name.theater_1
Cinemark Downtown
find_showtimes
name.movie
Backcountry
name.theater
Cinemark Downtown
date.showing
today
time.preference
any
time.showing_1
4:10
time.showing_2
7:30
time.showing_3
10:15
documentary
name.genre
Backcountry
name.movie
assistant
Sure it is playing at Cinemark Downtown at 4:10, 7:30 and 10:15. Do any of those times interest you?
Cinemark Downtown
name.theater
4:10
time.showing
7:30
time.showing
10:15
time.showing
user
Yes, I think I will see it at 7:30.
7:30
time.showing
assistant
Okay, and how many tickets will you be needing?
user
I will just need one ticket.
one
num.tickets
assistant
Ok, so just to confirm, you will be seeing Backcountry at the Cinemark Downtown at 7:30, is that correct?
Backcountry
name.movie
Cinemark Downtown
name.theater
7:30
time.showing
user
Yes, that sounds perfect!
assistant
Okay, hold on one moment while I put everything in.
user
Okay, thanks!
assistant
Okay, everything is entered correctly and I have booked the tickets.
user
Thank you so much!
assistant
No problem, hope you enjoy your movie!
user
Thanks, I certainly will!
book_tickets
name.movie
Backcountry
name.theater
Cinemark Downtown
num.tickets
one
time.showing
7:30
date.showing
today
seating
any
status
success
assistant
Your tickets have been confirmed and have been sent to your email!