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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 was wondering if you could help me to purchase couple movie tickets?
assistant
Of course. Do you have anything in mind?
user
Not any particular movie, but I would like to go to Cinemax Downtown.
resolve_theater
name.theater
Cinemax Downtown
location
nearby
name.theater_1
Cinemax Downtown
find_movies
name.theater
Cinemax Downtown
location
nearby
name.movie_1
Beyond the Storm
name.movie_2
Backcountry
Cinemax Downtown
name.theater
assistant
Ok. I see there are 2 movies playing in Cinemax Downtown. Beyond the Storm and Backcountry.
Cinemax Downtown
name.theater
Beyond the Storm
name.movie
Backcountry
name.movie
user
What is Beyond the Storm about?
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Beyond the Storm
attribute
name.genre
name.genre
action
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Beyond the Storm
attribute
description.plot
description.plot
It is about fishing trip which turns ugly when the boat runs into bad weather
Beyond the Storm
name.movie
assistant
It is an action movie. It is about fishing trip which turns ugly when the boat runs into bad weather.
action
name.genre
It is about fishing trip which turns ugly when the boat runs into bad weather
description.plot
user
That’s sounds really good! How about the other movie?
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Backcountry
attribute
name.genre
name.genre
documentary
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Backcountry
attribute
description.plot
description.plot
It shows wonders of one of the United State’s most iconic national parks
assistant
Backcountry is a documentary. It shows wonders of one of the United State’s most iconic national parks.
Backcountry
name.movie
documentary
name.genre
t shows wonders of one of the United State’s most iconic national parks.
description.plot
user
Ughhh this one sounds really boring.
assistant
Ok. I understand. Would you like to see Beyond The Storm instead?
Beyond The Storm
name.movie
user
Yes! What time is it playing?
find_showtimes
name.movie
Beyond the Storm
name.theater
Cinemax Downtown
date.showing
today
time.preference
any
time.showing_1
4:10pm
time.showing_2
7:30pm
time.showing_3
10:15pm
assistant
Beyond The Storm shows at 4:10pm - 7:30pm - 10:15pm.
Beyond The Storm
name.movie
4:10pm
time.showing
7:30pm
time.showing
10:15pm
time.showing
user
7:30 sounds good
7:30
time.showing
assistant
Ok. How many tickets are you looking to get.
user
Just 2
2
num.tickets
assistant
Ok. I am reserving 2 tickets for Beyond the Storm at Cinemax Downtown for 7:30 tonight. Is that correct?
2
num.tickets
Beyond the Storm
name.movie
Cinemax Downtown
name.theater
7:30
time.showing
tonight
date.showing
user
Yes. That’s correct.
book_tickets
name.movie
Beyond the Storm
name.theater
Cinemax Downtown
num.tickets
2
time.showing
7:30
date.showing
tonight
seating
any
status
success
assistant
Ok. Your tickets are confirmed and they’ve been sent to your email address. Is there anything else I can help you with today?
user
No. That would be all. Thank you.
assistant
Thank you and have a great night.