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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
Hi, I'd like to reserve some tickets for a movie tonight.
tonight
time.preference
date.showing
assistant
Of course. Do you know which movie you'd like to see?
user
No I'm not sure, I would like to find something suitable for my son that's not rated R.
find_movies
location
nearby
name.movie_1
'Not My Problem'
name.movie_2
'Beyond the Storm'
name.movie_3
'Backcountry'
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
'Not My Problem'
attribute
rating.movie
rating.movie
rated PG-13
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
'Beyond the Storm'
attribute
rating.movie
rating.movie
rated PG-13
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
'Backcountry'
attribute
rating.movie
rating.movie
rated PG
rated R
rating.movie
assistant
I've found 3 movies playing locally that meet that description: 'Not My Problem' rated PG-13, 'Beyond the Storm' rated PG-13, and 'Backcountry' rated PG.
locally
location
'Not My Problem'
name.movie
rated PG-13
rating.movie
'Beyond the Storm'
name.movie
rated PG-13
rating.movie
'Backcountry'
name.movie
rated PG
rating.movie
user
Are any playing at Cinemark Downtown? That theater is closer to us.
find_theaters
name.movie
'Beyond the Storm'
location
nearby
name.theater_1
Cinemark Downtown
find_theaters
name.movie
'Backcountry'
location
nearby
name.theater_1
Cinemark Downtown
Cinemark Downtown
name.theater
closer to us
location
assistant
'Beyond the Storm' and 'Backcountry' both have multiple showings at Cinemark Downtown. Do you have a preferred time?
'Beyond the Storm'
name.movie
'Backcountry'
name.movie
Cinemark Downtown
name.theater
user
Anything between 2pm and 5pm.
find_showtimes
name.movie
'Backcountry'
name.theater
Cinemark Downtown
date.showing
tonight
time.preference
between 2pm and 5pm
time.showing_1
4:10pm.\r'Beyond
find_showtimes
name.movie
4:10pm.\r'Beyond the Storm'
name.theater
Cinemark Downtown
date.showing
tonight
time.preference
between 2pm and 5pm
time.showing_1
3:40pm
between 2pm and 5pm
time.preference
assistant
'Backcountry' is playing at Cinemark Downtown at 4:10pm.\r'Beyond the Storm' is playing at Cinemark Downtown at 3:40pm.
'Backcountry'
name.movie
Cinemark Downtown
name.theater
4:10pm.\r'Beyond
time.showing
4:10pm.\r'Beyond the Storm'
name.movie
Cinemark Downtown
name.theater
3:40pm
time.showing
user
What is Beyond the Storm about?
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
'Beyond the Storm'
attribute
description.plot
description.plot
follows a fishing captain named John, who has to navigate numerous hardships while fishing on the North Sea
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Beyond the Storm
attribute
name.person
name.person
James Cameron
Beyond the Storm
name.movie
assistant
'Beyond the Storm' follows a fishing captain named John, who has to navigate numerous hardships while fishing on the North Sea. It is directed by James Cameron.
'Beyond the Storm'
name.movie
follows a fishing captain named John, who has to navigate numerous hardships while fishing on the North Sea
description.plot
James Cameron
name.person
user
What is Backcountry about?
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
'Backcountry'
attribute
description.plot
description.plot
is an award-winning documentary that explores America's national parks, including Yosemite National Park.\r
Backcountry
name.movie
assistant
'Backcountry' is an award-winning documentary that explores America's national parks, including Yosemite National Park.\r
'Backcountry'
name.movie
is an award-winning documentary that explores America's national parks, including Yosemite National Park.\r
description.plot
user
I think I'd like to buy tickets for Beyond the Storm.
Beyond the Storm
name.movie
assistant
Of course. How many tickets would you like to reserve?
user
3 please.
3
num.tickets
assistant
Would you like to attend the showing at 3:10pm?
3:10pm
time.showing
user
Yes.
assistant
Ok. I've reserved 3 tickets for the 3:10pm showing of 'Beyond the Storm' at the Cinemark Downtown Theater. Is there anything else I can help with?
3
num.tickets
3:10pm
time.showing
'Beyond the Storm'
name.movie
Cinemark Downtown
name.theater
user
No thank you, that's it.
book_tickets
name.movie
'Beyond the Storm'
name.theater
Cinemark Downtown
num.tickets
3
time.showing
3:10pm
date.showing
tonight
seating
any
status
success
assistant
Your tickets are confirmed and they’ve been sent to your email address.