thevoicecompany/small_dialogue_pairs · Datasets at Hugging Face

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Well, being a homemaker can be a real hard, but rewarding job.	I think so too.
Do you know that Mary's marriage is on the rocks?	Really? I've never heard of it!
I saw her husband have it out with her yesterday.	I think Mary must be sad, because she loves her husband very much.
Well, known, Jim , I'm. . . I'm pretty much in favour of computers, I think computers teach kids to think , because they require logical thought.	But I. . . I don't agree with that , because computers weaken kids' ability to think, because kids don't learn basic skills.
What do you mean?	They can't spell , they can't add, they can't subtract, they even don't remember any more. that's because they rely on gadgets.
Well, I certainly have enjoyed my stay in Edinburgh, Peter. Thanks for all your help and thanks to Gene as well for showing me around.	Well, we both enjoyed it, too. How long will you stay in York before you go back?
2 days. Look, when are you going to be in London again? You must bring Gene with you and we can all get together again.	Yes, I'll do that. That's your train, isn't it?
Yes, I'd better go. OK, thanks again, bye.	Bye, Sue. Don't forget to give my regards to John.
Hi, Hilly here! You are 15 minutes late. The game has started.	I'm terribly sorry. I have classes the whole day so I forgot all about it. I came to tell you I can't go with you today.
So, Jane, how many books have you written?	5. And I'm working on my sixth now.
I've just read two of your books. Have you got all your finished books published?	No. I have just published three of them. The first two were not well written. And I don't plan to get them published.
But you're famous around the country now. I'm sure you'll get them published.	Well, I don't want to let down my readers. So how is your work?
I'm going to New York on vacation. How much is a subway pass?	Well, a one way ticket is $3. But it would be cheaper to buy a seven-day pass.
How much is that?	31 dollars. But then you can use the subway as much as you want. It also saves you the trouble of standing in line every day.
That is a better deal. You know, I plan to visit as many museums as I can.	I didn't know you were interested in art.
Yeah, I love to paint in my spare time. Because I'm a banker, many People assume I studied economics. But I actually majored in art history.	I never would have guessed that.
Can I help you?	I'm looking for an MP - 3 player. Which brand is of the highest quality?
I recommend Pioneer.	Which model is the best-seller?
This model is very popular with ladies.	May I have a look at it?
Sure, it's multi-functional. Besides playing music, it can also be used to store documents and make recordings.	Do you have this model in white?
No, but we have it in yellow.	Then I'll take the yellow one.
Please wait a second. I'll get it for you.	Okay.
Hello, it is Carol, isn't it?	Oh! Mike? Oh my goodness, I haven't seen you for ages.
Nice to see you again after all these years. What have you been doing?	Well, I tried many things after we left school. I'm now working for a large oil company, in charge of sales mainly, so I travel a lot.
Oh, that's great, you must really enjoy that.	Oh, I do. It's exciting, it is quite tiring, though. What about you Mike? What do you do?
I work in a law firm. I'm practicing business law, you know?	Oh, that's interesting.
Yeah, I'm happy doing what I do.	Good.
Anyway, it's great to see you, we must get together sometime.	Yes, we should, look, give me your address and phone number and then I'll call you and we can fix something up.
Hello, Universal Export Shanghai. May I help you?	Good morning. This is Ryan Jacob from New York office. May I speak to David Parker please?
Certainly, Mr.Jacob. Can you please hold for a moment?	Thank you.
I am sorry to keep you waiting, Mr.Jacob. Mr.Parker apologizes for not being able to speak with you at this moment. He is on another line. When can he call you back?	Uh, let me see. It's 9:00 o'clock in the evening here. We are 12 hours behind. Tell him to call me in the next 2 hours. Otherwise, tonight after 8:00 o'clock.
Do you mean tonight Shanghai time?	Yes, that would be your time.
Mr.Jacob, would you please give me your telephone number?	He already has it. But just to be on the safe side, it is 9176756578.
Please let me confirm. That it is 9176756578.	Yes, that is correct.
Thank you for calling. I will be sure that Mister Parker will get this message immediately.	Thanks.
I'm phoning up about this job you have advertised in this paper. This...er... Young sales manager?	Oh yes.
I'd like to apply for it. Would you send me an application form?	No. You simply sending a written application, a letter.
Can you tell me a bit more about this job?	Well, we are really looking for someone who isn't too concerned about working fairly long hours.
What do you mean by long hours?	This is a job which does, as the advertisement says, have travel possibility and very often, one would be away at weekends, for instance.
Oh. I thought you meant working in evenings and working overtime.	Well, it could also mean working in the evenings. But for a managerial post, we don't pay for overtime, that's for other grades.
Oh, what kind of money are you paying then?	Well, this is to be negotiated. Oh, it depends partly on your experience and education. Perhaps you can tell me briefly what that is.
I've just left to school and got A level in geography.	Oh, I see.
And it's the troubles that appears to me. That's why I'm inquiring about a job.	Yes, I see. What sort of salary were you thinking in terms of?
Starting off, I thought it would be something of 500 pounds a week.	Well. Sending your application letter and then we will consider your case along with all the other applicants.
All right. Many thanks. Good bye.	Bye.
Are there any vacancies still available?	Yes. We need a plumber here.
I am looking for a job that is more advanced than that, such as sales manager or regional manager.	I am sorry. They are not available now.
Hi, my name is Sovia.What ' s your name?	My name is Jeff.
What do you do?	I ' m a podiatrist. What about you?
I ' m a nurse.What do you do in your free time?	I like to play piano, go bowling and chat with my friends.And you?
I like to hang out with my friends, play games and go swimming.	Would you like to go out some time?
Sure, that ' d be great.Where would you like to go?	Anywhere with you.
I need to find a bus that'll take me to the Gold Line.	Where do you live?
I live up in Altadena.	The 264 will take you there.
It goes all the way there?	I know for a fact that it goes to the station.
What street would I catch it on?	If you go to Altadena Drive, you can catch it there.
I didn't know that bus went to the Gold Line station.	Yup, it does.
Well, thanks for letting me know.	It was my pleasure.
Hi, Monica, how is everything going?	Everything goes well, but I am thinking about quitting my current job.
Why? You ' re not satisfied anymore?	I just sense. But I cannot grow anymore. My boss is not really supporting me. I am interested in some positions in other JV companies, but I need to do some more in-depth research before I send my application letters out.
That is important. Doing research on a company you are interested in will definitely help your application.	Certainly, it is very nice talking with you. But I really have to go now. Catch you later.
Would you like to go sightseeing tomorrow?	Not a bad idea!
What would you like to see in Beijing?	Well, let's see. I'd like to go to the Summer Palace.
Can you suggest a few exercise to help me get fit and stretch my muscles a little?	Sure. If you want to stretch your legs, a good exercise is to lift your knee in front of your body, like this. It's a very simple exercise, but very effective.
I need to excise my arms too. How can I do that?	One good way is to do push-ups. Another way is to use weights. Make sure you grip the weights firmly. You don't want to drop them on your feet!
When I do push-ups, should I bend my elbows so that my nose touches the ground?	You don't need to bend your elbows that much. Bend them so that your arms are at a 90 degree angle. The most important thing is to remember to keep your body straight. Many people bend the
What's a good exercise for my chest muscles?	One that I recommend is that you lie on your back. You should have a weight in each hand and stretch your arms out side of your body.
So I need plenty of space for this exercise.	Yes, you do. Lift the weight up, keeping your arms straight all the time.
Mr. Black? I'm from the Pacific Mechanical Company.	Oh, yes. Step inside, will you? I'll give you an idea of what business I want to take up with you. Take a seat. We can go into details later.
Thank you.	Our speciality back in South Africa is wholesale supplying of screws, bolts, nuts, pins, studs, and that kind of things.
For wood or for metal?	For both. Now, do you make machines for producing such things?
Yes, we have a showroom not far away from here, Mr. Black. Are you free now?	Yes, quite free until noon.
Fine. Then, shall we go right away? I have a car outside.	Have you? That's splendid. Just let me get my things together. I won't keep you long.
Stop running around in front of the TV, will you? Why don't you just sit and watch?	I've tried, but I can't stand the bald man talking so loudly in the program.
Then stay away. No one is keeping you from doing that.	Don't be so irritable. I just don't understand the program, that's all.
All right, I will explain it to you later on. Now scram.	Ok. I will wait until you have had your fun, if that's what you want.
A new school year is coming, but I learned that some children will not go to school. Are they dropping out?	No, they just learn at home with their parents as teachers.
Ah? How do they get teaching materials?	From educational companies, city libraries and the internet.
Does it work?	Why not? Home schooling could avoid problems of traditional schools. It also increases family time. Remember the 16-year-old boy homeschooled by his mother, he showed solutions to a nineteenth century math problem.
Jacob, are you interested in helping me out and going on a blind date with a friend of mine?	That depends. What does she look like?
Well, she's got a beautiful face and long curly red hair.	How tall is she?
She's fairly tall, maybe 2 inches taller than me.	Is she chubby?
Not at all. She's actually very athletic.	It sounds like she's pretty good-looking. Does she wear glasses?
No, but she does wear contact lenses.	How's her skin?
She's got a gorgeous complexion with a few freckles on her nose.	Does she have any piercings or tattoos?
I think she has her ears pierced and she definitely has a few tattoos, one on her lower back, one on her neck, and one on her left foot.	What's the tattoo on her foot like?
It's a butterfly---everyone in her family has one.	Even her mother?
Yes, even her mother.	What's her personality like?
She's a lot like me.	So there is something wrong with her! It was beginning to sound like she was too good to be true!
do you want to go out for dinner tonight?	sure. Have you got anywhere in mind?
I'm starving, so maybe we could go somewhere with large portions.	that Italian restaurant in the city centre always has large portions. Do you want to go there?
I'm not really in the mood for Italian, actually. I was thinking of something a bit spicy.	if you want spicy food, then I'd recommend going to a Thai, Indian or Chinese restaurant. How about that Chinese buffet on Cowley Road?
I really like that restaurant ; you get a lot for your money there. But, they've westernized their food, so it's not actually that spicy.	you're right. Most of their dishes have sweet sauces. We could try that Indian restaurant just down the road from us.
the Taj? They're a bit expensive, but they do serve large portions of very hot food.	the Taj it is then.
shall we bring our own bottle of wine to save some money?	they'll still charge us a corkage fee.
that's right. It'll probably work out to be about the same then anyway.	don't worry about money. I'll treat you tonight.
are you sure? We could go Dutch.	no, I'll pay. It's my turn anyway. You paid last time.
Hey, Paul, why the long face?	It's difficult to explain.
Try me.	Well, I had a terrible day of work, I'm thinking of quiting my job.
Take it easy, maybe tomorrow will be different.	I don't know, I can't stand my job these days.

Well, being a homemaker can be a real hard, but rewarding job.

I think so too.

Do you know that Mary's marriage is on the rocks?

Really? I've never heard of it!

I saw her husband have it out with her yesterday.

I think Mary must be sad, because she loves her husband very much.

Well, known, Jim , I'm. . . I'm pretty much in favour of computers, I think computers teach kids to think , because they require logical thought.

But I. . . I don't agree with that , because computers weaken kids' ability to think, because kids don't learn basic skills.

What do you mean?

They can't spell , they can't add, they can't subtract, they even don't remember any more. that's because they rely on gadgets.

Well, I certainly have enjoyed my stay in Edinburgh, Peter. Thanks for all your help and thanks to Gene as well for showing me around.

Well, we both enjoyed it, too. How long will you stay in York before you go back?

2 days. Look, when are you going to be in London again? You must bring Gene with you and we can all get together again.

Yes, I'll do that. That's your train, isn't it?

Yes, I'd better go. OK, thanks again, bye.

Bye, Sue. Don't forget to give my regards to John.

Hi, Hilly here! You are 15 minutes late. The game has started.

I'm terribly sorry. I have classes the whole day so I forgot all about it. I came to tell you I can't go with you today.

So, Jane, how many books have you written?

5. And I'm working on my sixth now.

I've just read two of your books. Have you got all your finished books published?

No. I have just published three of them. The first two were not well written. And I don't plan to get them published.

But you're famous around the country now. I'm sure you'll get them published.

Well, I don't want to let down my readers. So how is your work?

I'm going to New York on vacation. How much is a subway pass?

Well, a one way ticket is $3. But it would be cheaper to buy a seven-day pass.

How much is that?

31 dollars. But then you can use the subway as much as you want. It also saves you the trouble of standing in line every day.

That is a better deal. You know, I plan to visit as many museums as I can.

I didn't know you were interested in art.

Yeah, I love to paint in my spare time. Because I'm a banker, many People assume I studied economics. But I actually majored in art history.

I never would have guessed that.

Can I help you?

I'm looking for an MP - 3 player. Which brand is of the highest quality?

I recommend Pioneer.

Which model is the best-seller?

This model is very popular with ladies.

May I have a look at it?

Sure, it's multi-functional. Besides playing music, it can also be used to store documents and make recordings.

Do you have this model in white?

No, but we have it in yellow.

Then I'll take the yellow one.

Please wait a second. I'll get it for you.

Okay.

Hello, it is Carol, isn't it?

Oh! Mike? Oh my goodness, I haven't seen you for ages.

Nice to see you again after all these years. What have you been doing?

Well, I tried many things after we left school. I'm now working for a large oil company, in charge of sales mainly, so I travel a lot.

Oh, that's great, you must really enjoy that.

Oh, I do. It's exciting, it is quite tiring, though. What about you Mike? What do you do?

I work in a law firm. I'm practicing business law, you know?

Oh, that's interesting.

Yeah, I'm happy doing what I do.

Good.

Anyway, it's great to see you, we must get together sometime.

Yes, we should, look, give me your address and phone number and then I'll call you and we can fix something up.

Hello, Universal Export Shanghai. May I help you?

Good morning. This is Ryan Jacob from New York office. May I speak to David Parker please?

Certainly, Mr.Jacob. Can you please hold for a moment?

Thank you.

I am sorry to keep you waiting, Mr.Jacob. Mr.Parker apologizes for not being able to speak with you at this moment. He is on another line. When can he call you back?

Uh, let me see. It's 9:00 o'clock in the evening here. We are 12 hours behind. Tell him to call me in the next 2 hours. Otherwise, tonight after 8:00 o'clock.

Do you mean tonight Shanghai time?

Yes, that would be your time.

Mr.Jacob, would you please give me your telephone number?

He already has it. But just to be on the safe side, it is 9176756578.

Please let me confirm. That it is 9176756578.

Yes, that is correct.

Thank you for calling. I will be sure that Mister Parker will get this message immediately.

Thanks.

I'm phoning up about this job you have advertised in this paper. This...er... Young sales manager?

Oh yes.

I'd like to apply for it. Would you send me an application form?

No. You simply sending a written application, a letter.

Can you tell me a bit more about this job?

Well, we are really looking for someone who isn't too concerned about working fairly long hours.

What do you mean by long hours?

This is a job which does, as the advertisement says, have travel possibility and very often, one would be away at weekends, for instance.

Oh. I thought you meant working in evenings and working overtime.

Well, it could also mean working in the evenings. But for a managerial post, we don't pay for overtime, that's for other grades.

Oh, what kind of money are you paying then?

Well, this is to be negotiated. Oh, it depends partly on your experience and education. Perhaps you can tell me briefly what that is.

I've just left to school and got A level in geography.

Oh, I see.

And it's the troubles that appears to me. That's why I'm inquiring about a job.

Yes, I see. What sort of salary were you thinking in terms of?

Starting off, I thought it would be something of 500 pounds a week.

Well. Sending your application letter and then we will consider your case along with all the other applicants.

All right. Many thanks. Good bye.

Bye.

Are there any vacancies still available?

Yes. We need a plumber here.

I am looking for a job that is more advanced than that, such as sales manager or regional manager.

I am sorry. They are not available now.

Hi, my name is Sovia.What ' s your name?

My name is Jeff.

What do you do?

I ' m a podiatrist. What about you?

I ' m a nurse.What do you do in your free time?

I like to play piano, go bowling and chat with my friends.And you?

I like to hang out with my friends, play games and go swimming.

Would you like to go out some time?

Sure, that ' d be great.Where would you like to go?

Anywhere with you.

I need to find a bus that'll take me to the Gold Line.

Where do you live?

I live up in Altadena.

The 264 will take you there.

It goes all the way there?

I know for a fact that it goes to the station.

What street would I catch it on?

If you go to Altadena Drive, you can catch it there.

I didn't know that bus went to the Gold Line station.

Yup, it does.

Well, thanks for letting me know.

It was my pleasure.

Hi, Monica, how is everything going?

Everything goes well, but I am thinking about quitting my current job.

Why? You ' re not satisfied anymore?

I just sense. But I cannot grow anymore. My boss is not really supporting me. I am interested in some positions in other JV companies, but I need to do some more in-depth research before I send my application letters out.

That is important. Doing research on a company you are interested in will definitely help your application.

Certainly, it is very nice talking with you. But I really have to go now. Catch you later.

Would you like to go sightseeing tomorrow?

Not a bad idea!

What would you like to see in Beijing?

Well, let's see. I'd like to go to the Summer Palace.

Can you suggest a few exercise to help me get fit and stretch my muscles a little?

Sure. If you want to stretch your legs, a good exercise is to lift your knee in front of your body, like this. It's a very simple exercise, but very effective.

I need to excise my arms too. How can I do that?

One good way is to do push-ups. Another way is to use weights. Make sure you grip the weights firmly. You don't want to drop them on your feet!

When I do push-ups, should I bend my elbows so that my nose touches the ground?

You don't need to bend your elbows that much. Bend them so that your arms are at a 90 degree angle. The most important thing is to remember to keep your body straight. Many people bend the

What's a good exercise for my chest muscles?

One that I recommend is that you lie on your back. You should have a weight in each hand and stretch your arms out side of your body.

So I need plenty of space for this exercise.

Yes, you do. Lift the weight up, keeping your arms straight all the time.

Mr. Black? I'm from the Pacific Mechanical Company.

Oh, yes. Step inside, will you? I'll give you an idea of what business I want to take up with you. Take a seat. We can go into details later.

Thank you.

Our speciality back in South Africa is wholesale supplying of screws, bolts, nuts, pins, studs, and that kind of things.

For wood or for metal?

For both. Now, do you make machines for producing such things?

Yes, we have a showroom not far away from here, Mr. Black. Are you free now?

Yes, quite free until noon.

Fine. Then, shall we go right away? I have a car outside.

Have you? That's splendid. Just let me get my things together. I won't keep you long.

Stop running around in front of the TV, will you? Why don't you just sit and watch?

I've tried, but I can't stand the bald man talking so loudly in the program.

Then stay away. No one is keeping you from doing that.

Don't be so irritable. I just don't understand the program, that's all.

All right, I will explain it to you later on. Now scram.

Ok. I will wait until you have had your fun, if that's what you want.

A new school year is coming, but I learned that some children will not go to school. Are they dropping out?

No, they just learn at home with their parents as teachers.

Ah? How do they get teaching materials?

From educational companies, city libraries and the internet.

Does it work?

Why not? Home schooling could avoid problems of traditional schools. It also increases family time. Remember the 16-year-old boy homeschooled by his mother, he showed solutions to a nineteenth century math problem.

Jacob, are you interested in helping me out and going on a blind date with a friend of mine?

That depends. What does she look like?

Well, she's got a beautiful face and long curly red hair.

How tall is she?

She's fairly tall, maybe 2 inches taller than me.

Is she chubby?

Not at all. She's actually very athletic.

It sounds like she's pretty good-looking. Does she wear glasses?

No, but she does wear contact lenses.

How's her skin?

She's got a gorgeous complexion with a few freckles on her nose.

Does she have any piercings or tattoos?

I think she has her ears pierced and she definitely has a few tattoos, one on her lower back, one on her neck, and one on her left foot.

What's the tattoo on her foot like?

It's a butterfly---everyone in her family has one.

Even her mother?

Yes, even her mother.

What's her personality like?

She's a lot like me.

So there is something wrong with her! It was beginning to sound like she was too good to be true!

do you want to go out for dinner tonight?

sure. Have you got anywhere in mind?

I'm starving, so maybe we could go somewhere with large portions.

that Italian restaurant in the city centre always has large portions. Do you want to go there?

I'm not really in the mood for Italian, actually. I was thinking of something a bit spicy.

if you want spicy food, then I'd recommend going to a Thai, Indian or Chinese restaurant. How about that Chinese buffet on Cowley Road?

I really like that restaurant ; you get a lot for your money there. But, they've westernized their food, so it's not actually that spicy.

you're right. Most of their dishes have sweet sauces. We could try that Indian restaurant just down the road from us.

the Taj? They're a bit expensive, but they do serve large portions of very hot food.

the Taj it is then.

shall we bring our own bottle of wine to save some money?

they'll still charge us a corkage fee.

that's right. It'll probably work out to be about the same then anyway.

don't worry about money. I'll treat you tonight.

are you sure? We could go Dutch.

no, I'll pay. It's my turn anyway. You paid last time.

Hey, Paul, why the long face?

It's difficult to explain.

Try me.

Well, I had a terrible day of work, I'm thinking of quiting my job.

Take it easy, maybe tomorrow will be different.

I don't know, I can't stand my job these days.