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train_900
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# complains to #Person1# that the apartment is terrible and #Person2# want s to move into a highrise near the university. But #Person1# tells #Person2# it's pretty noisy and advises #Person2# to try the apartment at Windsor. #Person2# will check a few places before making the decision.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, I heard you're looking for a different apartment.\n#Person2#: Yeah. The place I'm in now is really terrible.\n#Person1#: It was OK when I was there.\n#Person2#: The boiler keeps breaking and when it does, we lose the heat for several days at the time.\n#Person1#: Why doesn't the owner replace it?\n#...
train_901
Summarize the following conversation.
Justin helps Rachel move the weights but hurt his back. He lies down to have a rest and they introduce themselves to each other. Rachel is from Utah and is a teacher. Justin is from Salt Lake City. Rachel thinks Justin should dial 911 for help.
[ "#Person1#: Uh, hi. Do you need some help with those weights? I can move them for you.\n#Person2#: Uh, no. I can do it myself. I just have to put them back over there.\n#Person1#: No, let me help you. Uh, Oh, Hmpf.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's okay.\n#Person1#: Oh, my back!\n#Person2#: It's okay, it's okay. Are you okay?\n...
train_902
Summarize the following conversation.
Mike plans to rent a suitable flat because he's getting married to Mandy. #Person1# says #Person1#'s brother lent some money so they could buy a flat, and Mike'll talk to his family about it.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Mike. What are you doing in this part of London?\n#Person2#: Well, in fact, I'm looking for a flat round here.\n#Person1#: A flat? Do you want to move?\n#Person2#: Yes, actually, believe it or not, Mandy and I are getting married.\n#Person1#: It's great! Congratulations. When did you decide?\n#Pe...
train_903
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# suggests redecorating the house but #Person2# says it costs much money. Then they decide to do some changes to the house.
[ "#Person1#: Honey, how long have we been living here?\n#Person2#: About 10 years. What's wrong?\n#Person1#: I am thinking about redecorating our house.\n#Person2#: That would cost a lot of money. But we do need to do some changes to the house.\n#Person1#: Right. What about repainting the living room in yellow?\n#Pe...
train_904
Summarize the following conversation.
Mum's planting cabbage and teaches #Person1# how to do it. She puts soil, sows seeds, and covers them. Then she'll water them and put the powder in the soil.
[ "#Person1#: What are you doing, Mum?\n#Person2#: I'm planting cabbage.\n#Person1#: What's that in your hand?\n#Person2#: Cabbage seed. You see, I put some soil in the box, sow the seed carefully like this, and then cover it with more soil. I'll keep the box in the shade so that the sun doesn't burn the little plant...
train_905
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# buys one pound of ground beef and three pounds of chicken breasts from #Person2#.
[ "#Person1#: I want to buy some meat. \n#Person2#: What kind would you like? \n#Person1#: I want one pound of ground beef. \n#Person2#: That's going to be about $2. 48. \n#Person1#: That will be fine. \n#Person2#: What else can I get for you? \n#Person1#: Let me also have three pounds of chicken breasts. \n#Person2#...
train_906
Summarize the following conversation.
Mr. Green comes to see Mr. Brown, but he's gone out. Mr. Green asks Mrs. Brown to tell him to phone.
[ "#Person1#: Good afternoon, Mrs. Brown. I've come to see Mr. Brown. \n#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mr. Green. \n#Person1#: Is he in? \n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but he's not in, he's gone out on business. \n#Person1#: Oh! I just drop in on him for a chat. \n#Person2#: Please come in for a cup of coffee. \n#Person1#: No, ...
train_907
Summarize the following conversation.
Jenny comes to see Bob. She's fine but Bob has the flu. They decide to have a drink tonight.
[ "#Person1#: Morning, Bob. Fancy meeting you here! \n#Person2#: Morning, Jenny. Haven't seen you for ages! \n#Person1#: Well, I thought I'd come to see you, so here I am. \n#Person2#: You did give me a surprise. How have you been? \n#Person1#: Fine, just fine. And you? \n#Person2#: Not so well. I've come down with t...
train_908
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# Tom was caught stealing but his relatives went bail for him.
[ "#Person1#: I heard Tom was caught stealing something again in the supermarket. \n#Person2#: Really? He deserves it! They should teach him a good lesson. \n#Person1#: But the word is his brother would go bail for him. Last time it's his father who went bail for him. \n#Person2#: Then he is really lucky." ]
train_909
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# advises Bill to quit smoking, but Bill says he needs something to keep awake. #Person1# suggests sleeping early and getting up early, and #Person2# will try it.
[ "#Person1#: Are you feeling better today, Bill? \n#Person2#: Well, it's hard to say. I cough a lot in the evening. \n#Person1#: You'd better give up smoking. It's bad for your health. \n#Person2#: You're right, but you know, it's hard to give up an old habit. \n#Person1#: But you should make up your mind first. \n#...
train_910
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# helps #Person2# and #Person3# order dessert and drinks. Then #Person2# pays the bill, and #Person3# thanks #Person2# for the dinner.
[ "#Person1#: What would you have for dessert? \n#Person2#: Well, what do you have? \n#Person1#: Cakes, fruits and ice cream \n#Person2#: Give me ice cream and cake. \n#Person3#: I will have cake and fruits \n#Person1#: Ok. thanks. and which would you liket to drink, coffee or tea? \n#Person2#: I prefer tea. \n#Perso...
train_911
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# will meet #Person2# at the gate in Waterloo and tells #Person2# to make sure to get a northern underground. #Person1# will play badminton with Tom and invites #Person2# to join the club. #Person2# finds it's so late that #Person2# has to hurry up.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Jim. Looking forward to seeing you. It's not a bad journey, really.\n#Person2#: But what do I do when there? How can I get to your place?\n#Person1#: Don't worry. When you get to Waterloo, take the underground to Regents Park. I'll meet you there at the gate, which will be obvious when you get th...
train_912
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# wants to rent the flat, and #Person1# tells #Person2# some information. #Person2# will look at the flat tomorrow.
[ "#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hello, I'm a local student and I'm reading about the flat that you posted on the website. Is it still available?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is.\n#Person2#: How about the rent? Do you want the rent weekly or monthly?\n#Person1#: The rent is 50 a week and you have to pay weekly on Mondays.\n#P...
train_913
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# helps #Person1# book a room for 3 and gives #Person1# a discount.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, it's Emma McDonald here, from AB electronics. I'd like to book a room for the twenty-fifth, please.\n#Person2#: Certainly, would you like a single or a double room?\n#Person1#: A room for 3, please.\n#Person2#: The rooms for 3 are $150 per night, including breakfast.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see, but my...
train_914
Summarize the following conversation.
Roy advises Cindy to be an air hostess or an interpreter, but Cindy wants to be an international business woman. Roy doesn't think she's a business person though Cindy says she can change.
[ "#Person1#: Hey Roy. I've been thinking for a long time.\n#Person2#: Oh yeah. About what, Cindy?\n#Person1#: About the future. About what I want to be.\n#Person2#: Em, I'm sure there are a lot of things that you can do, like doctor, professor, hostess.\n#Person1#: Em, maybe. I'd like a job in which I can often trav...
train_915
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s been playing the piano since the age 9 and #Person2# feels good when playing. #Person1# says #Person1# feels the same way when playing soccer.
[ "#Person1#: How long have you played the piano? You're great.\n#Person2#: Thanks, I've been playing since I was 9 and now I'm 17. I have to practice for 2 hours every day, but I love it.\n#Person1#: That's good. Since you do it so much, I wouldn't be able to sit still that long. Why do you like it?\n#Person2#: Well...
train_916
Summarize the following conversation.
Mary Brown tells Mister Thompson she can do all the secretary work and Mister Thompson thinks she's qualified for the job. Miss Brown is satisfied with the salary and Mister Thompson will tell her the results soon.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning, Mister Thompson. My name is Mary Brown.\n#Person2#: Good morning, Miss Brown, take a seat please.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Well Miss Brown, could you please tell me about yourself?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. I'm 18 years old and just graduated from Peterson Secretary school. I r...
train_917
Summarize the following conversation.
Blanca is interested in a one-bedroom apartment and is satisfied with its rent. #Person2# will take Blanca to look at it tomorrow.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, I'm calling about the apartment you advertised.\n#Person2#: Yes. What kind of apartments are you interested in?\n#Person1#: I'm interested in a one bedroom, do you have any available?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have one. When do you need it?\n#Person1#: Sometime around next week. How much is the rent?\n#...
train_918
Summarize the following conversation.
Tom tells Linda the school has new options for food service. They can choose how many meals they want and it's better for everyone. Linda thinks the system is complicated and Tom agrees. Tom will go with the 10 meal plan because he doesn't eat at school all the time.
[ "#Person1#: Hey Linda, did you get that letter about the new options for food service next year?\n#Person2#: Not yet, are there a lot of changes?\n#Person1#: There sure are, instead of paying one feet to cover all meals for the whole school year. We are now able to choose how many meals a week we want, and can cont...
train_919
Summarize the following conversation.
Mrs. Smith wants to buy some books for her mom. #Person1# recommends Mrs. Smith a detective book and she wants more.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning. Mrs.Smith.\n#Person2#: Good morning! Can you help me, please? I'm looking for some books for my mother.\n#Person1#: Well, what kind of books does she like?\n#Person2#: She's very fond of detective stories?\n#Person1#: I see. Has she read any detective stories?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes!\n#Person...
train_920
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# invites Jimmy to go out but Jimmy refuses because Jimmy's favorite show is coming. Jimmy introduces it to #Person1# and they decide to see the show together.
[ "#Person1#: Hey, Jimmy, you've been sitting in front of the TV all day. Anything interesting on TV?\n#Person2#: Not really. Quite boring right now, actually. Mostly infomercials and public service announcements.\n#Person1#: Why don't you turn off the TV and get outside? You need to get some fresh air.\n#Person2#: I...
train_921
Summarize the following conversation.
John invites Linda to a dinner party at the London-Chinese restaurant and asks her to dress formally. John will pick her up tomorrow.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, who is speaking?\n#Person2#: Hello, this is John. I want to speak to Linda.\n#Person1#: This is her.\n#Person2#: Hi, Linda, I'm just calling to invite you to a dinner party tomorrow evening.\n#Person1#: Really? What time and where?\n#Person2#: 7:30 PM at London-Chinese restaurant. I \\ ' ll be at...
train_922
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1#'s boss and her husband will come for dinner. #Person1# asks #Person2# to help and they are getting prepared for their coming by cleaning the room and buying groceries.
[ "#Person1#: Honey, the house is such a mess! I need you to help me tidy up a bit. My boss and her husband are coming over for dinner and the house needs to be spotless!\n#Person2#: I ' m in the middle of something right now. I ' ll be there in a second.\n#Person1#: This can ' t wait! I need your help now!\n#Person2...
train_923
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# is moving out but #Person2# refuses to return the deposits because the lease is not over.
[ "#Person1#: I ' m going to be moving out soon.\n#Person2#: You still have time on your lease.\n#Person1#: There ' s no way that I can stay here.\n#Person2#: That ' s not going to be all right.\n#Person1#: I don ' t understand why.\n#Person2#: I ' m going to have to keep your deposit\n#Person1#: Why can ' t I have i...
train_924
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# helps #Person2# order a Big Mac, some French Fries, and a coke.
[ "#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Give me a Big Mac, a small order of French fries and a medium Coke.\n#Person1#: You'll need to wait a few minutes for the fries. They are still in the fryer.\n#Person2#: That's fine.\n#Person1#: Your total comes to $ 7.\n#Person2#: Here's a twenty. Could you give me some more...
train_925
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2#'s feeling of working here. #Person2# feels busy and admires #Person1#'s efficiency, and #Person1# says #Person2# will get used to it soon.
[ "#Person1#: You'v been work here for nearly a month, how do you feel about the job?\n#Person2#: Not bad. Thank you for your help. I am always busy with this job, I feel a bit tired.\n#Person1#: I had the same feeling when I first came to work here. but after a period of time, I feel better, I am sure you'll get use...
train_926
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# leaves the message of Higgins' reservation at Penny's Pet Boutique to Barneys Garage.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Barneys Garage.\n#Person2#: Hello. Mr. Higgins, please.\n#Person1#: He just stepped out. Can I take a message?\n#Person2#: Oh yes, this is Penny's Pet Boutique. Please remind him that his appointment for his dog's shampoo and cut is on Saturday morning at 11 am.\n#Person1#: I'll make sure he rece...
train_927
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to help on #Person2#'s birthday and #Person2# is surprised and instructs #Person1# to boil water, take out food, and dice vegetables.
[ "#Person1#: I'd like to help pitch in with dinner.\n#Person2#: Really? You're joking.\n#Person1#: No. I'd like to do something special for you on your birthday.\n#Person2#: I'd like that. Alright, put on this apron first.\n#Person1#: OK. . . Now how can I help, hon?\n#Person2#: Hmm, let me see. . . Boil some water....
train_928
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to leave early and Professor asks the reason and #Person1#'s make-up plan.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, Professor, I have a problem and need to leave class early.\n#Person2#: Why do you have to leave early?\n#Person1#: I am not feeling well.\n#Person2#: Could you make it up by attending my other section this week?\n#Person1#: Yes, it's all taken care of.\n#Person2#: Are you leaving right away o...
train_929
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks the new condition of #Person2# and #Person2# hasn't organized everything yet. #Person2# also has some complaints about the new place.
[ "#Person1#: Did you move into your new apartment?\n#Person2#: Yes, but I'm afraid it's still a mess. I haven't put anything away yet.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. It'll probably take you about three weeks to get everything organized.\n#Person2#: Don't say that. It looks like a dump now. I can't stand it.\n#Person1#: Ha...
train_930
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# is moving and saying goodbye to #Person1#.
[ "#Person1#: I hear you're moving to New York.\n#Person2#: Yes, I found a very good job down there.\n#Person1#: Well, we'll certainly miss you in Boston.\n#Person2#: I'm going to miss you folks, too.\n#Person1#: Let's keep in touch.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll drop you a line as soon as I get there." ]
train_931
Summarize the following conversation.
Mark compliments Alice's lovely voice and singing. Alice tells him that she learns from a professional teacher.
[ "#Person1#: Alice, I never knew you had such a lovely voice. You really can sing, can't you?\n#Person2#: Thanks, Mark. I used to be a member of the school choir.\n#Person1#: No wonder you can control your voice so well. You are a professional singer.\n#Person2#: Well, you are flattering me. I wouldn't say I am a pr...
train_932
Summarize the following conversation.
Peter and Mary discuss their summer plans. Mary will work at a family store and Peter will go camping, and their friend John will go to the mountains.
[ "#Person1#: What are you going to do after you return from Washington?\n#Person2#: I'm going to stay in the city.\n#Person1#: What will you do all day?\n#Person2#: I'm going to work with my father at the store. In the evening, I'll read books. On weekends, I'll go to the beach with my family.\n#Person1#: Have you e...
train_933
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2# about the ship to Dalian and the port information. They both hope that the weather stays fine.
[ "#Person1#: Is there a daily passenger ship to Dalian?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: How many days does it take to Dalian?\n#Person2#: About one day. It arrives in Dalian at 10:00 a. m. tomorrow.\n#Person1#: How many ports do we call at on our passage to Qingdao?\n#Person2#: Four ports.\n#Person1#: The ship is going...
train_934
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and George discuss and found the condition of their food is unsatisfying. They want to tell the waiter the problem
[ "#Person1#: George, is your chicken OK?\n#Person2#: It tastes great, but it is really dry. Is your fish all right?\n#Person1#: My fish is very dry.\n#Person2#: I wonder if they left it sitting around too long before they served it.\n#Person1#: That's exactly what I was thinking had happened.\n#Person2#: Are your ve...
train_935
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2# to help reserve a VIP room but there is none left.
[ "#Person1#: Can I make a reservation?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. For what time?\n#Person1#: 7 o'clock tonight and there will be 5 persons.\n#Person2#: OK, sir. Five persons at 7:00.\n#Person1#: Do you have a VIP room?\n#Person2#: Sorry, sir. We have only tables in the main dinning room left." ]
train_936
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# likes watching basketball, football, table tennis, and participating in tennis, and skiing. #Person1# prefers indoor sports. #Person1# invites #Person2# for tennis.
[ "#Person1#: Which kind of sport do you like to watch?\n#Person2#: Basketball, football, table tennis. I will watch them on TV.\n#Person1#: So you must like NBA game.\n#Person2#: Yeah, it is my favorite. Many Chinese people including women and children would like to concern the game. I think they want to see the per...
train_937
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# interviews #Person2# on personality, teamwork, and hobbies. #Person2# is energetic, enthusiastic but sometimes too exacting. #Person2# thinks cooperative and aggressive are necessary for teamwork. #Person2# likes playing sports in leisure time.
[ "#Person1#: What kind of person do you think you are?\n#Person2#: Well, I am always energetic and enthusiastic. That's my strongest personality.\n#Person1#: What are your strengths and weaknesses?\n#Person2#: Em, as I have said, I'm diligent and industrious. On the other hand, sometimes I'm too hard-working and I p...
train_938
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# answers #Person1# the functions of the Human Resource Department and #Person2# tells #Person1# examples.
[ "#Person1#: What does Human Resources Department do?\n#Person2#: Hiring, firing, training, insurances, benefits, retirement plans, salary, vacation.\n#Person1#: They take care of a lot of things.\n#Person2#: But most of time, they provide assistances.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: Say if the Engineering...
train_939
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# comes to check if his car has been repaired and #Person2# shows him it is still under repairing. #Person2# suggests he buy a new one.
[ "#Person1#: Is my car ready yet?\n#Person2#: I don't know, sir. What's the number of your car?\n#Person1#: It's LF 312 G.\n#Person2#: When did you bring it to us?\n#Person1#: I bought it here three days ago.\n#Person2#: Ah yes, I remember now.\n#Person1#: Have your mechanics finished yet?\n#Person2#: No, they're st...
train_940
Summarize the following conversation.
Becky and Michael meet after a long time. Becky wants to change the job and asks Michael some questions on salaries. Micheal loves his job.
[ "#Person1#: Hey, Michael. Remember me? I'm Becky. We used to work at Lemans together.\n#Person2#: Oh, sure. How are you? Long time no see. How are things at Lemans?\n#Person1#: It's about the same. I've been thinking of making a change myself. Do you mind if I ask you a few things about your job at the university?\...
train_941
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# thinks the facility is good but they think the booth location for Cortex and Rolly is awkward for Darren McDowell. #Person1# plans to go for lunch, but #Person2# ate earlier and will not go.
[ "#Person1#: This facility is great, don't you think?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is better than last year. They have done a very good job this time.\n#Person1#: I'm glad our booth is on the first floor. More people can see our display.\n#Person2#: If someone wants to find us, they can look at this floor plan. It shows wher...
train_942
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# will help #Person1# with the writing part alone but #Person1# cannot join the meeting tomorrow, so #Person2# asks #Person1# to send background information before the meeting.
[ "#Person1#: Would you like me to help you on your new project?\n#Person2#: I would love the help! Would you prefer helping with the writing part or is programming more your thing?\n#Person1#: I would enjoy helping with the writing portion.\n#Person2#: Perfect! You'll be working alone on that portion. Do you like to...
train_943
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# watch a documentary they liked but #Person1# doesn't understand some jargon about 401k in the US and #Person2# explains it. Then they talk about retirement plans respectively in their countries.
[ "#Person1#: Well, that was an interesting documentary!\n#Person2#: For sure! I didn't really understand some of the technical jargon they used in the film when they talked about social security in the US.\n#Person1#: Like what?\n#Person2#: Well, they mentioned how people put away money in something called a 401K?\n...
train_944
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# damaged #Person2#'s car and they complain about parking and transportation. #Person1# shares the experience of another car accident and #Person2# finds out that was #Person2#'s wife's car.
[ "#Person1#: I am sorry for damaging your car, sir.\n#Person2#: Don't worry about it. Just leave it to the insurance companies.\n#Person1#: The car park in this community is over crowded, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yeah, more and more cars. People should try to take public transportation.\n#Person1#: There aren't enough ...
train_945
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# interviews #Person2# about strength, weakness, and teamwork. #Person2# is a tough football player but is a workaholic. #Person2# prefers to work alone but also do teamwork.
[ "#Person1#: What do you consider to be your strong points?\n#Person2#: I think I'm tough not only physically but mentally.\n#Person1#: Why do you say that?\n#Person2#: I have been playing football since high school. At present, I'm a member of a community football club.\n#Person1#: Really? Are you still playing?\n#...
train_946
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2# the way to Wang Fu Jing and #Person2# tells #Person1# the detailed routine through bus.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, does the No. 8 bus go to the Wang Fu Jing Department Store?\n#Person2#: No, it doesn't. You'll have to change to a No. 3 bus at Sha Tan. Or, if you don't mind walking, you can take this bus and get off at the Workers Club Building and walk across to Wang Fu Jing.\n#Person1#: I think I'd rathe...
train_947
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2# what they are doing and then asks about some people in the house party.
[ "#Person1#: There are so many people in your house. What are they doing?\n#Person2#: We are having a party. I am the host and my wife is the hostess.\n#Person1#: Are they your guests?\n#Person2#: Yes, they are. They are all my friends.\n#Person1#: Who is that man?\n#Person2#: He is Professor Zhang. He is a Chinese ...
train_948
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#Person1# and #Person2# decides between which coffee table to buy and choose an inexpensive one. They argue about if #Person1# is lazy.
[ "#Person1#: What do you think of this brown coffee table?\n#Person2#: It's nice, but it doesn't match the color of our room.\n#Person1#: How about this?\n#Person2#: Oh no, this type of coffee table gets dirty very easily and it's difficult to clean.\n#Person1#: And you are really difficult to please. All right, let...
train_949
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# reported a break-in and Officer Belford asks the details. #Person2# was robbed of jewellry and a TV with her husband's name.
[ "#Person1#: This is Officer Belford. You reported a break-in just now?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did.\n#Person1#: I'll need a little more information about it.\n#Person2#: Just the facts.\n#Person1#: What time did it happen?\n#Person2#: It must have been sometime between 12:00 and 1:30 because I was home until almost 12:0...
train_950
Summarize the following conversation.
Ronald wants to make an appointment with Dr. Carter to check a swelled ankle. Dr. Carter asks for some information and they arrange it on Thursday. But after knowing he is stuck in a paint can Dr. Carter asks him to come in today.
[ "#Person1#: Dr. Carter's Office.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to make an appointment to see Dr. Carter, please.\n#Person1#: Is this your first visit?\n#Person2#: Yes it is.\n#Person1#: Okay. Could I have your name please?\n#Person2#: Yes. My name is Ronald Schuller.\n#Person1#: And may I ask who referred you to our of...
train_951
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# want to get something special but affordable for an old man's sixtieth. They deny a car, a tie, and a computer and make no-decision.
[ "#Person1#: Oh, we still haven't decided what to get him.\n#Person2#: I know. It's hard. What does he need?\n#Person1#: Well, darling, the other day he said that he needed a car.\n#Person2#: Yeah, right. Well, I think that's a little beyond us.\n#Person1#: Yeah, it'd be fun, but it's just a little too expensive.\n#...
train_952
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# who is a tourist wants to go to the National Museum of Art and asks #Person2# the duration and the fee of getting there and the opening time of the museum. Then #Person1# asks #Person2# for restaurant recommendation and directions.
[ "#Person1#: Hey Taxi! Ah great. Thanks for pulling over.\n#Person2#: Where to?\n#Person1#: Well, I'm going to the National Museum of Art, and ....\n#Person2#: Sure. Hop in. No problem. Hang on!\n#Person1#: Uh. Excuse me. How long does it take to get there?\n#Person2#: Well, that all depends on the traffic, but it s...
train_953
Summarize the following conversation.
Miguel's house was burnt down and he is stressed. Ms. Perry asks him to go to her office at lunchtime for this.
[ "#Person1#: Miguel, why haven't you finished your science homework all week?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, Ms. Perry. My house burned down last weekend. My family and I have been sleeping at my grandma's all week. I'm very stressed. I can't do my homework because my grandma's house is so loud and I lost my textbook.\n#Per...
train_954
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# sends Jimmy a computer for his birthday and Jimmy is happy.
[ "#Person1#: Happy birthday, Jimmy. Are you ready for the next present?\n#Person2#: You mean there's more besides the watch?\n#Person1#: Come with us. It's in the car. Now, here we are. You've been talking about this for months.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's a new computer. It's just what I want. I'm so happy about it. Thank...
train_955
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#Person1# asks Lucy's plan for leaving for Beijing and Lucy tells #Person1# the details and her parents will see her off.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Lucy. When are you going off to Beijing?\n#Person2#: This evening.\n#Person1#: How are you getting there, by air or by train?\n#Person2#: By train. It leaves at 5:00 and arrives in Beijing at 7:10 tomorrow morning.\n#Person1#: Oh, only 14 hours. Is anybody seeing you off this evening?\n#Person2#:...
train_956
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#Person2# is going over to the home of #Person2#'s boss whose wife is Japanese, so #Person2# wants to buy a bottle of wine. #Person2# wants Chardonnay but it is denied by #Person1#. #Person1# recommends Sauvignon Blanc but it is denied by #Person2#. At last #Person2# decides on Rhone Valley white.
[ "#Person1#: Hello there, welcome to Wine World. Let me know if I can help you out at all. \n#Person2#: Um, yes, please, I could really use some help. I'm going over to my boss'house for dinner tonight and don't know what kind of wine I should bring. \n#Person1#: OK, do you know what kind of food will be served? \n#...
train_957
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Bill is late and an ambassador is waiting. #Person1# and #Person2# assumes Bill overslept because he lives far away and commutes every day by train.
[ "#Person1#: Where's Bill? The ambassador is already here. The meeting is set to start at 9 am. \n#Person2#: He's late again. Traffic is probably holding him up. You know, he commutes from the suburbs. It's not easy commuting every day. We should cut him some slack. \n#Person1#: Even though the trafic is bumper-to-b...
train_958
Summarize the following conversation.
Mike gets a new car with great wheels and he will go for a spin with Bill.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, Mike, what gives? \n#Person2#: Hi, Bill, this is my new car. \n#Person1#: Hey, great set of wheels. \n#Person2#: You like it, huh? \n#Person1#: Who wouldn't? Wow, that's out of this world. \n#Person2#: It is special, isn't it? \n#Person1#: Yeah, too cool. How much did they sold you for? \n#Person2#:...
train_959
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Lee misses Sichuan food and Sally persuades Lee to get used to Western food. Lee cannot because the food was fattening and Sally agreed.
[ "#Person1#: Sally, I'm tired of this Western food. I really miss my mother's Sichuan cooking. \n#Person2#: I'm sure you do miss that type of cooking. But can't you try to get used to Western food? \n#Person1#: I have tried. But Americans like butter, bread, sugar, and cream too much. \n#Person2#: I suppose you're r...
train_960
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#Person1# at Dutton Hotels helps Rama reserve a standard non-smoking room with a courtyard view from October 12th to 15th. #Person1# takes credit card information to make a reservation and then gives Jeff Rama the confirmation number.
[ "#Person1#: Dutton Hotels. How may I help you today? \n#Person2#: I wanted to check rates and availability for your San Francisco location. \n#Person1#: Certainly, I can help you with that. Will that be the downtown or waterfront location? \n#Person2#: The waterfront location. \n#Person1#: What date do you plan to ...
train_961
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#Person1# asks Lily about her duration in China. Lily wants to do a research on Spring Festival. And #Person1# invites Lily to spend the festival with #Person1#'s family this year.
[ "#Person1#: Lily, how long have you been here?\n#Person2#: I came to China in June, so it has been 7 months.\n#Person1#: Wow, that's a long time. But you haven't spent Spring Festival in China yet, right?\n#Person2#: That's right, but I am going to stay in China this year to see how Chinese people spend their most ...
train_962
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#Person1# is interested in #Person2#'s job. #Person2# works for BBC now and travels a lot for pleasure.
[ "#Person1#: Who do you work for at the moment?\n#Person2#: Um, I work for the BBC World Service. I've been with the BBC for 5 years. Before that, I worked as an interpreter for the EU.\n#Person1#: As you know this job is based in Geneva. Have you ever lived abroad before?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, I have. In fact I was ...
train_963
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#Person1# and #Person2# decides on painting the house and #Person1# denies red because red makes people fat.
[ "#Person1#: What color should we paint this room, honey?\n#Person2#: How about red?\n#Person1#: Red in the dining room? No way.\n#Person2#: Why not? I think red is a great color for a wall.\n#Person1#: But red makes you fat.\n#Person2#: What are you talking about?\n#Person1#: I was reading a magazine article that s...
train_964
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#Person2# asks information about the art festival and #Person1# at Liberty Park tells #Person2# what #Person2# can do by introducing the painters, paintings, and the place.
[ "#Person1#: Liberty Park. Good morning, how can I help you?\n#Person2#: I would like to know more about art festival next week. What can I do at the festival?\n#Person1#: Oh, you can do lots of things! You can listen to music, look at paintings by local and international painters, joined the picnic in the park or w...
train_965
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#Person2# analyzed that #Person1# is fired because #Person1# did not use time well nor learned new things.
[ "#Person1#: My boss told me never to go to work again!\n#Person2#: I can't believe it, why?\n#Person1#: I don't know. What he told me that I was so confused.\n#Person2#: Did you usually go to work late?\n#Person1#: Well, I often did.\n#Person2#: When you were working, did you think about other things?\n#Person1#: S...
train_966
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#Person1# and #Person2# complain about how people treat the coffee pot and the microwave. They think of ways to change the situation but they are not optimistic about them.
[ "#Person1#: The coffee pot is empty. No matter how many signs we post, someone keeps drinking the last cup without making a fresh pot. What's the point of rules if nobody follows them?\n#Person2#: I know. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I'm upset about the microwave. It looks like a bomb went off in there.\n#Person1#...
train_967
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#Person1# tells #Person2# the company policies of vacation and sick leave which are the same as the last place #Person2# worked at.
[ "#Person1#: Do you have any questions?\n#Person2#: Yes, do I have to work a whole year before I can take a vacation?\n#Person1#: Yes, after you ' Ve been here a year, you qualify for a three-day vacation\n#Person2#: Only three days?\n#Person1#: That's the company policy.\n#Person2#: What happens if I use up my sick...
train_968
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John Smith will come to Mr. White's office to talk about the house for sale.
[ "#Person1#: Hello? This is John Smith. Can I speak to Mr. White, please?\n#Person2#: This is Mr. White speaking.\n#Person1#: Hi. I understand that you have a house for sale, haven ' t you?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: I ' d like to know more about it.\n#Person2#: Can you come to my office this afternoon at 3 o ' cl...
train_969
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Mr. Twinkles tells Jeff a $700-per-month apartment allowing pets is for rent. Jeff thinks it's great.
[ "#Person1#: Jeff, look at this listing! It says there is a cozy studio apartment for rent, and it's only $ 700 per month. What do you think?\n#Person2#: Well I think I can afford that apartment. But are pets allowed?\n#Person1#: Hmm... let me look. Yes, it says it's a pet-friendly building.\n#Person2#: That's great...
train_970
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After #Person1# shows his account number and passport, #Person2# helps #Person1# exchange 5000 Singapore dollars into US dollars.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning, miss.\n#Person2#: Good morning, sir.\n#Person1#: Could you tell me please where can I find a currents exchange?\n#Person2#: Right here, how can i help you today, sir?\n#Person1#: I'd like to exchange 5000 Singapore dollars into the US dollars please.\n#Person2#: Do you have an account this...
train_971
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#Person1# calls Mary, but #Person2# says she's not checked in, so #Person1# leaves a message.
[ "#Person1#: Can you connect me to Mary. Smith Hotel room?\n#Person2#: Mrs. Smith has not checked in yet.\n#Person1#: Can you leave a message for her to call her office?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'll see that she get the message when she checks in." ]
train_972
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#Person1# keeps asking #Person2# to buy food for #Person1#. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# doesn't have enough money and it's not #Person2#'s fault.
[ "#Person1#: I'm starving! It would be truly appreciated if you bought me a burrito.\n#Person2#: I'm a little short. I don't have enough for you.\n#Person1#: I'm starving, as I didn't eat yet today.\n#Person2#: I really don't have enough money.\n#Person1#: My stomach feels so empty.\n#Person2#: Well, why don't you a...
train_973
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#Person1# wants to refill the prescription but #Person2# says it's already been refilled twice, so #Person1# needs to get a new prescription. #Person1# says it's emergent and #Person1#'s doctor is out of town. #Person2# suggests seeing another doctor but #Person1# thinks it's expensive. #Person1# thinks the whole thing...
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me. I need to refill this prescription.\n#Person2#: It says on the bottle here that you can have two refills.\n#Person1#: Yes, I need to refill it today.\n#Person2#: Alright. I'm sorry, Miss. According to our file, this prescription has already been refilled twice.\n#Person1#: I was worried about...
train_974
Summarize the following conversation.
Alex met Mary and they find out Cindy mentioned them to each other.
[ "#Person1#: Hey, where's Cindy?\n#Person2#: She told me that she's got tennis practice today.\n#Person1#: You're Mary, right?\n#Person2#: How did you know?\n#Person1#: Cindy told me about you in our gym class.\n#Person2#: I see. Do you live in this neighborhood, too?\n#Person1#: My house is next door to yours.\n#Pe...
train_975
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thinks Bob doesn't need to pay since they're friends. Bob doesn't accept it.
[ "#Person1#: Hi Bob, how's business?\n#Person2#: Just okay.\n#Person1#: Okay, enough small talk. Let's get down to business.\n#Person2#: Good idea.\n#Person1#: Since we're good friends, you don't have to pay me.\n#Person2#: No, I can't accept it. Business is business." ]
train_976
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#Person1# tells #Person2# people now have nuclear families composed of parents and one child, but #Person1# likes traditional families.
[ "#Person1#: The world changes, the family changes too.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: People now like a small family composed of two parents and one child.\n#Person2#: That is called a nuclear family.\n#Person1#: I don't like such a family.\n#Person2#: What kind of family are you like?\n#Person1#: I like...
train_977
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#Person1# tells #Person2# John's father married an 18-year-old girl. #Person2# thinks it's none of their business.
[ "#Person1#: John's father got married again.\n#Person2#: Married whom?\n#Person1#: If I tell you. , you must be completely taken aback.\n#Person2#: Come on. Tell me what happened.\n#Person1#: He married a girl who is only eighteen!\n#Person2#: Is that true? But anyhow, it's none of our business, isn't it?" ]
train_978
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#Person1# wants to borrow some money from Henry but Henry doesn't have any.
[ "#Person1#: Henry, I want to ask you something.\n#Person2#: Say what you want to say.\n#Person1#: You see. The wage is not paid yet, I am wondering if you could possibly lend me some money.\n#Person2#: I am sorry. But I do not have any money to lend to you." ]
train_979
Summarize the following conversation.
Lucas moved in Barbara's next door and Barbara invites him to have a drink. She tells him she got the tea set from a supermarket nearby and the neighborhood is quiet and convenient. Barbara invites Lucas to go to the gym together.
[ "#Person1#: hi, I'm Lucas, I just moved in next door.\n#Person2#: oh, hi Lucas, come on in. I'm Barbara. Nice to meet you.\n#Person1#: nice to meet you too.\n#Person2#: would you like something to drink? I've got tea and some grape juice.\n#Person1#: thanks. Some tea would be nice. Chinese tea is great. I really li...
train_980
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#Person2#'s reading a sci-fi thriller. #Person1# invites #Person2# to the bookshop. #Person2# agrees because both of them want to buy books.
[ "#Person1#: What are you reading?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's the latest novel by ray blue. It's a sic-fi thriller.\n#Person1#: I thought he usually wrote horror books.\n#Person2#: He does. He's good at this genre too. It's a captivating read.\n#Person1#: We're going to the bookshop. Would you like to join us?\n#Person2#:...
train_981
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#Person2# says #Person1# can go home tomorrow but can't work very soon. #Person2# advises #Person1# to rest well, have regular meals, stop smoking, take medicine and have a consultation.
[ "#Person1#: Doctor, I feel much better now. Will I be albe to go home some time this week?\n#Person2#: That's good to hear. You've had an ideal recovery from your operation. We're going to send you home tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Do you think I can get back to work very soon?\n#Person2#: Don't be in such a hurry. I'm co...
train_982
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#Person1# asks #Person2# to pick up Mrs. David because #Person1# has to attend the meeting. #Person2# agrees.
[ "#Person1#: Thomas, could you do me a favor?\n#Person2#: What's up?\n#Person1#: Could you pick up Mrs. David from Ford Company at the Capital Airport?\n#Person2#: Why don't you go?\n#Person1#: I'm supposed to do it, but the general manager called me last night. He said he couldn't come back to Beijing as scheduled,...
train_983
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# picks a hair but #Person2# recommends a more modern one. #Person2#'ll color #Person1#'s hair claret-red and it will take at least three hours.
[ "#Person1#: I feel like to wear my hair in this way.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's really popular these days.\n#Person1#: Do you think it's suitable for me?\n#Person2#: Honestly speaking, I think the one next to it suits you better.\n#Person1#: Even though I really like it, it's just too modern for me.\n#Person2#: That's no...
train_984
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# invites #Person1# to a walk. #Person1#'ll finish the paper first and then meet #Person2# in the park.
[ "#Person1#: What did you say?\n#Person2#: I said it's a lovely day. Why don't we go for a walk?\n#Person1#: Well, I feel a little tired.\n#Person2#: Come on! Rest breads rust.\n#Person1#: Then can you wait a few minutes? I want to finish writing this letter.\n#Person2#: I hope it won't be too long. It would be a sh...
train_985
Summarize the following conversation.
Mr. Gwent calls Ms. Ling to check whether the remittance is received. Ling says that's ready for withdrawal.
[ "#Person1#: IBA Bank, Business Banking Department. Ling Ming speaking. How may I help you?\n#Person2#: Ms. Ling! It's Mr. Gwent, from Montgomery Computers.\n#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Gwent. What can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: Some money has been sent from our Head Office in Berlin. Could you check whether you have...
train_986
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#Person2# wants to return the slacks because they don't match her blouse but #Person1# says the slacks were on sale so #Person2# can't return it. Since #Person2# is a regular customer, the manager agrees to make an exception so #Person1# gives her store credits.
[ "#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would like to return these slacks.\n#Person1#: Alright. Do you have your receipt?\n#Person2#: Yes. Here it is. I bought them last week.\n#Person1#: And why are you returning them?\n#Person2#: I bought them to go with a blouse of mine. But they don't really match.\n#Per...
train_987
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#Person2# tells #Person1# to call the Employment Development Office to request a form, and provide the employer's information and prove the unemployment is not #Person1#'s fault.
[ "#Person1#: What forms should I fill out to collect unemployment?\n#Person2#: You need to fill out a special form to apply for unemployment benefits.\n#Person1#: Where do I get the application form for unemployment benefits?\n#Person2#: You can call the Employment Development Office and request a form.\n#Person1#: ...
train_988
Summarize the following conversation.
Amy saw Corollas are on sale and Jack says the Corolla has all power options and it costs $16000. Amy wants it $15000 and the manager agrees.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, how are you? I am Jack.\n#Person2#: Hello, I am Amy.\n#Person1#: What brings you here?\n#Person2#: I saw that your Corollas are on sale.\n#Person1#: Yes, it is really a good deal. $ 1, 000 discount. I've never seen a sale as good as this one.\n#Person2#: Tell me about Corollas.\n#Person1#: Sure. ...
train_989
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#Person2# wants a raise because #Person2# has worked long and well. #Person2# thinks other people earn more because there're new cars around but #Person1# says those are company cars and it's hard to get a raise.
[ "#Person1#: So, tell me, what makes you think we should give you a raise?\n#Person2#: I've got several good reasons. I've been here several years, my work has proven to be good, and I've noticed that people in comparable jobs get paid more than I do.\n#Person1#: Salaries are confidential, how do you know how much m...
train_990
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thinks the children are noisy. Ann suggests taking them outside.
[ "#Person1#: Ann! Don't you see the children are making so much noise here? Why don't you keep them occupied and out their mother's hair?\n#Person2#: OK! What about taking them outside and flying a kite.\n#Person1#: Good idea! Well, Joan, I have something important to tell you." ]
train_991
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#Person2# tells #Person1# the reason why the production stopped and there's oil over the floor. #Person1# asks #Person2# how to deal with it.
[ "#Person1#: Why have you stopped production?\n#Person2#: We've had a few problems. One of the bolts has worked loose and a blade has snapped off.\n#Person1#: OK. Make sure the power is switched off then tighten up all the bolts on the unit and replace the broken blade. Why is there oil all over the floor?\n#Person2...
train_992
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# helps Black reserve a single economy plane ticket to Shanghai, leaving on October 15th at 10.
[ "#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I want to make a plane reservation to Shanghai, China.\n#Person1#: May I have your name, please?\n#Person2#: Feynman Black. I want to leave on October 15th.\n#Person1#: OK. Let me see. Air China has a flight on October 15th at 10:00 in the morning.\n#Person2#: Well, I ne...
train_993
Summarize the following conversation.
Zina describes the details of the email Dave sent to her.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, Dave. This is Zina.\n#Person2#: Zina? Zina the Snake?\n#Person1#: I got your e-mail a couple of months back.\n#Person2#: Yeah? Which one was that?\n#Person1#: The one that said, You're a creep. From me you won't hear another peep. I hope you wreck your jeep.\n#Person2#: Right. That one. Did it work?...
train_994
Summarize the following conversation.
Both Jane and #Person2# don't like their teacher, but they soon realize it's not right to talk about their teacher like this behind his back.
[ "#Person1#: Home at last. Tonight we have a lot of homework though.\n#Person2#: Are you saying we don't have time to watch our favorite show tonight? Jane, you know I really don't like our teacher all that much. He gives far too much homework. He criticizes me in front of everyone all the time.\n#Person1#: To tell ...
train_995
Summarize the following conversation.
In terms of the sandstorm, #Person1# prefers to plant more trees and grass, but #Person2# thinks stopping cutting down trees is quicker.
[ "#Person1#: There will be another sandstorm here tomorrow.\n#Person2#: It's the fourth one this year. Isn't it horrible.\n#Person1#: Yes. We should plant more trees and grass to stop the sand from spreading.\n#Person2#: It may take many years for the trees to grow. I hope people will stop cutting down trees.\n#Pers...
train_996
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# invites two people that fill the absence of #Person1#'s dinner.
[ "#Person1#: I had prepared dinner for eight people before Mary called and said that she and her husband could not make it.\n#Person2#: That's all right. I am just going to tell you I have invited Tom and his girlfriend." ]
train_997
Summarize the following conversation.
Claire is pretty stressed and the stress seriously affects her life. #Person1# comforts her that stress is a part of the human condition and Claire's stress about the paper is similar to their ancestors' stress about the environment, which is called flight or fight responses.
[ "#Person1#: Hey Claire, you've been really quiet these last few days. Is something wrong? \n#Person2#: I've been really stressed. It's the end of the year and I've got so much stuff to do! I feel like I'm drowning in work. \n#Person1#: Well, stress is a real thing. It's not an imaginary condition. \n#Person2#: It's...
train_998
Summarize the following conversation.
Marian and Jeanine are shopping, but Marian is tired and short on cash. Marian then finds a beautiful dress and Jeanine got Marian covered.
[ "#Person1#: Hoo, I'm getting tired, Jeanine, been a long day. \n#Person2#: I'm not quitting yet. You know my favourite slogan, don't you? \n#Person1#: Yeah, I know. Shop till you drop. \n#Person2#: Right! \n#Person1#: I'm getting a little short on cash. Let's just window shop a little. \n#Person2#: Ok. \n#Person1#:...
train_999
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#Person1# and #Person2# are sharing their different attitudes towards different animals. They have opposite preferences of some animals, like snacks and mice.
[ "#Person1#: do you like animals? I really like dogs. \n#Person2#: so do i. I don't like cats. \n#Person1#: why? I think cats are ok. \n#Person2#: I can't bear being near cats. They don't seem to like me either. \n#Person1#: I like wild animals. I don't like spiders and snakes. I think spiders and snakes are disgust...