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train_6100 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are looking forward to the Spring Festival. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the function of firecrackers in the festival and a traditional belief of the new year day. | [
"#Person1#: I'm so glad that the spring festival is near at hand.\n#Person2#: Me too! I like the festival best of all.\n#Person1#: Think of the big face down the eve, hmm.\n#Person2#: And special TV programs, fire crackers and the games to play.\n#Person1#: Hey, do you know any mystery belief serve the festival?\n#... |
train_6101 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# has been stressed worrying about the college entrance and major choice. #Person2# tells #Person1# to take it easy. #Person2# wants to improve English. #Person1# suggests #Person2# concentrate on what the teacher said in class and take an additional course in some training centre. | [
"#Person1#: I've been so stressed these days.\n#Person2#: What's the matter? Are you OK?\n#Person1#: I don't know where to go for college, and what to major in.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. You have plenty of time to decide.\n#Person1#: And I also want to get scholarships to help me pay for the tuition. I want to get t... |
train_6102 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are drinking happily at a party. | [
"#Person1#: Does anyone need a drink?\n#Person2#: I'll take one. How's the cooler situation?\n#Person1#: It's still stocked, and there's plenty of ice. Here you are-cheers!\n#Person2#: Cheers. You guys didn't drive, did you?\n#Person1#: No, we walked. Why, do you need us to carry some stuff home later?\n#Person2#: ... |
train_6103 | Summarize the following conversation. | Peter and #Person1# talk about their favourite comedies. They both like the comedian Jim Carry. | [
"#Person1#: So Peter, do you have a favorite comedy?\n#Person2#: Well, that's hard to say because there are so many good ones. I don't think I could pick a favorite.\n#Person1#: You know what comedy I really like? ' Ace Ventura, Pet Detective. ' I think Jim Carry is really funny.\n#Person2#: Oh yeah, that's one of ... |
train_6104 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells David #Person1# likes going to the bar for killing time and making new friends. David will try to enjoy being in bars. | [
"#Person1#: Hey, David. Would you like some drinks?\n#Person2#: OK. Shall we go to a bar?\n#Person1#: Good idea. I like hanging out in bars at night.\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: For killing time and making new friends.\n#Person2#: Don't you think it's too noisy here? The rock music! I can hardly bear it.\n#Person1... |
train_6105 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that the management position #Person1# was originally available for was taken by the nephew of someone in the main office. #Person2# thinks it stinks. | [
"#Person1#: I could get along fine without all the office politics.\n#Person2#: What's going on?\n#Person1#: There is a position I've had my eye on for several months now and I had good reason to believe that it was mine for the asking.\n#Person2#: So what happened?\n#Person1#: We were awarded government funding la... |
train_6106 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# congratulates #Person2# on #Person2#'s promotion and admires #Person2#'s efforts in the plan. #Person2#'s grateful. | [
"#Person1#: Hey, you have been promoted to president of the department.\n#Person2#: All this is thanks to the efforts of my superiors and colleagues.\n#Person1#: You are so smart. Your efforts in the success of the plan were outstanding.\n#Person2#: I just did what I should have done.\n#Person1#: You have got a gre... |
train_6107 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# gets some red roses for his wife's birthday with #Person2#'s assistance. | [
"#Person1#: I need some flowers for my wife. It's her birthday.\n#Person2#: Very well. We have some fresh red roses.\n#Person1#: How much are the roses?\n#Person2#: $ 20 per dozen.\n#Person1#: That sounds like a good deal.\n#Person2#: Yes, they're on sale today.\n#Person1#: I'll take a dozen.\n#Person2#: Splendid. ... |
train_6108 | Summarize the following conversation. | Steve's looking for an apartment and #Person1#'s looking for a roommate. They're learning about each other. | [
"#Person1#: Hi Steve, it's nice to meet you. I hear that you're looking for an apartment, and I just rented a two-bedroom downtown. I'm looking for a compatible roommate.\n#Person2#: Great, I'm looking for a place right in that area. Your apartment sounds ideal.\n#Person1#: Alright. So tell me, how would you descri... |
train_6109 | Summarize the following conversation. | Geoff complains about the new customer support representative, Jason Huntley, to Lauren. Geoff thinks Jason is unreliable and doesn't have the best work ethic, although Jason's attitude is great. Lauren asks Geoff to coach him by saying the company has invested a lot on Jason but Geoff thinks it's because Jason is Laur... | [
"#Person1#: So, Lauren, I just wanted to talk to you quickly about our new customer support representative, Jason Huntley.\n#Person2#: Sure, what's up?\n#Person1#: Basically, I've got a few concerns about him, and the bottom line is, I don't think he's a good fit for our company.\n#Person2#: Okay. . . what makes yo... |
train_6110 | Summarize the following conversation. | Sam wants Alice to go to Haunted Houses with him, but Alice doesn't like Haunted Houses at all. Alice persuades Sam into going to the Epcot Center then. | [
"#Person1#: Alice, it really was great. I think it was the most interesting thing here. You really should go in.\n#Person2#: No, I don't want to.\n#Person1#: Really. The special effects are fantastic. You shouldn't be scared. You would really enjoy it.\n#Person2#: Sam, I never like Haunted Houses. When I was a kid,... |
train_6111 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the route they'll take on their hike on Saturday afternoon. It may take about four hours to complete the walk, including breaks. | [
"#Person1#: This is the route I thought we could take on our hike on Saturday afternoon.\n#Person2#: How long is it altogether?\n#Person1#: It's about six or seven miles. That's about ten kilometers.\n#Person2#: That sounds OK. So, we start here at the car park and walk along the path to the waterfall.\n#Person1#: ... |
train_6112 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help clean the house as #Person1#'s boss and her husband are coming for dinner. #Person1# does the dishes and cleans the floors while #Person2# goes to the supermarket to get all the 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#: Alr... |
train_6113 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# introduces to #Person1# that the statue was a gift from a sister city in Australia for the 100th anniversary of the city. | [
"#Person1#: This is a very beautiful statue. What's it called?\n#Person2#: It's called 'Endless Love'. It was a gift from a sister city in Australia for the 100th anniversary of the city.\n#Person1#: 100th anniversary? When was that?\n#Person2#: Just two months ago. There were very big celebrations and there was a ... |
train_6114 | Summarize the following conversation. | George wants to invite Mary out, but Mary will be busy on the nights of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Then George asks about Saturday night. | [
"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hello, Mary?\n#Person1#: Hello, George.\n#Person2#: What are you doing on Tuesday night? There's a great show at the Varsity Theater.\n#Person1#: Tuesday night? Oh, sorry, I'm planning to finish my term paper. It has to be in on Wednesday morning.\n#Person2#: Oh, well, never mind. Loo... |
train_6115 | Summarize the following conversation. | Frank's going to travel a little and get a job after graduation while Sue still has three terms to go. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, Sue, how's it going?\n#Person2#: Oh, Frank. Just fine. How are your classes?\n#Person1#: Pretty good. I'm glad this is my last term here, though.\n#Person2#: Why is that? I thought you were enjoying school.\n#Person1#: I was, but now I'm getting tired of it. I'm ready for the real world.\n#Person2#:... |
train_6116 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mr. Bridges orders coffee and some toast and tells #Person1# about his bad morning. #Person1# gives Mr. Bridges the coffee for free to cheer him up. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, Mr. Bridges. How are you this morning?\n#Person2#: Terrible. I'll have a cup of coffee and some toast, please. I do not want sugar in my coffee.\n#Person1#: All right. I'm sorry to hear you're not in a good mood. What happened?\n#Person2#: Well, my car won't start. I'm already late to work. My dog r... |
train_6117 | Summarize the following conversation. | Steve invites Jan to go to London by train but Jan thinks it's expensive. Steve tells her how to get a student travel card so that she can buy cheap train tickets. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, Steve!\n#Person2#: Hi, Jan. I'm planning to go to London by train. Do you want to come with me?\n#Person1#: But it'd be cheaper by bus.\n#Person2#: I've got a student travel card. You can get cheap train tickets with it.\n#Person1#: That sounds good. How much does it cost?\n#Person2#: A card for six... |
train_6118 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# wants to go to Edinburgh from London for a festival but she is not sure of the best way to get there. #Person1# tells her the hours and money that would be spent by car, by coach, by train, and by air. #Person2#'ll think about it. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning, Madam. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Eh... Yes, I hope so. I want to go to Edinburgh for the festival, and I'm not too sure of the best way to get there. I've got a car, but it's not in a very good condition. And I was just wondering if you could tell me how long you think it'll take me to d... |
train_6119 | Summarize the following conversation. | Officer Smith wants to see #Person2#'s driver's license and car registration because Officer Smith finds him violating several traffic rules. #Person2# tries to influence the officer. Finally, Officer Smith gives him a ticket. | [
"#Person1#: Okay. May I see your driver's license please?\n#Person2#: What? Did I do anything wrong?\n#Person1#: License, please. And your car registration.\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah. It's here somewhere in the glove compartment. Yeah, here it is.\n#Person1#: Sir, did you realize you were speeding in a school zone?\n#Pe... |
train_6120 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# interviews Alex about her feelings on how to save the environment. Alex gives suggestions on saving water, keeping the environment clean, and recycling paper. | [
"#Person1#: Today, I'm interviewing nine-year-old Alex about her feelings on how people can help save the environment. So, Alex, how can we save the environment?\n#Person2#: By saving water.\n#Person1#: Well, how can we do that?\n#Person2#: By not using too much water when we wash dishes, take a bath, and when we d... |
train_6121 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks Jane about the progress of the website design. Jane complains that the part-time web designer wasn't qualified to do the job, but the designer said it was a communication problem. They agree it's better to get a professional designer. | [
"#Person1#: Hi Jane, please come in and take a seat.\n#Person2#: Well, you would like to check the progress of the website-design, right?\n#Person1#: Yes, but it seems that we've got some problems with the BBS. The part-time web designer was not as good as what we had thought before. She informed us just now that s... |
train_6122 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the airfare to Italy. #Person2#'ll discuss it with her husband first. | [
"#Person1#: Good afternoon. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. We'd like some information, please.\n#Person1#: Ok, where do you plan to go?\n#Person2#: Yes, we've agreed on Italy. How much is the air fare to Italy?\n#Person1#: When are you going there?\n#Person2#: We don't really know. June, or maybe July.\n#Person1#... |
train_6123 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s apartment on campus. #Person2#'s generally satisfied with the apartment but the contract ends in June so #Person2# will have to start looking again. | [
"#Person1#: What's your apartment like?\n#Person2#: It's a furnished two-bedroom flat in a three-story building on campus.\n#Person1#: What is it like living in the campus housing?\n#Person2#: It's not so bad as I thought it would be. The freshmen that live nearby are really noisy, especially on weekends. But, the ... |
train_6124 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that he doesn't have to have surgery. #Person2#'s happy to hear that. | [
"#Person1#: Good news, I'm not going to have surgery after all. The doctor says I can start working out again soon and maybe play football like before in a few weeks.\n#Person2#: That's terrific. It would be great if you could get back in shape in time for the World Cup."
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train_6125 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go over to the Workers Club for volleyball tomorrow night. #Person2# agrees. They think they have been getting too fat and decide to do more sports. | [
"#Person1#: Are you busy tomorrow night? I'm going over to the Workers Club for volleyball if you'd like to come along.\n#Person2#: Isn't that far away?\n#Person1#: Not really. If you take the No. 3 bus, you can get there in ten minutes. And if volleyball doesn't interest you, they've got a huge indoor swimming poo... |
train_6126 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# drives #Person2# to Hilton Hotel. They talk about the weather in San Francisco. #Person1# tells #Person2# it takes about half an hour to reach the hotel. | [
"#Person1#: Where do you want to go, Madam?\n#Person2#: Hilton Hotel, please. Brrr! It's cold, eh? I'm freezing.\n#Person1#: Come in. San Francisco is usually cold in winter, you know. It's often very rainy, which makes the weather colder and it sometimes....\n#Person2#: Well, it gets very hot in summer, doesn't it... |
train_6127 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# suggests going to McDonald's for lunch together. Lin Yang prefers the family-type restaurant around the corner. | [
"#Person1#: Lin Yang. It's twelve already. What about having some thing to eat?\n#Person2#: Are you hungry?\n#Person1#: Well, I am a bit. Aren't you?\n#Person2#: Not very. But I don't mind going somewhere for a light meal.\n#Person1#: Where shall we go? What about McDonald's?\n#Person2#: I'm fed up with French frie... |
train_6128 | Summarize the following conversation. | Catherine tells #Person1# about her opinions about the weather in Seattle and Boston. | [
"#Person1#: It's raining outside, Catherine, it's too bad. What's the weather like in your hometown? \n#Person2#: It's very hot, the temperature is often over 40 degree. \n#Person1#: Do you like the weather in Seattle? \n#Person2#: Not really. But I like it in spring and fall. I don't like it in winter. \n#Person1#... |
train_6129 | Summarize the following conversation. | Julie tells Mark about her vacation in Thailand. Mark's interested. Julie suggests going to Thailand together sometime. | [
"#Person1#: Hey, Mark, long time no see. \n#Person2#: Julie! It's good to see you again. How have you been? \n#Person1#: Great. I just got back from a week's vacation in Thailand. \n#Person2#: Really? How was it? \n#Person1#: Fantastic! I didn't want to come back. \n#Person2#: I hear the beaches in Thailand are bea... |
train_6130 | Summarize the following conversation. | Although #Person1# tells #Person2# about the benefits of seminars, #Person2# is not interested in the marketing seminar next month until hearing it will be held in Hawaii. | [
"#Person1#: The company is selecting three employees to attend the marketing seminar next month. Did you put your name in for it? \n#Person2#: No, I don't really care too much for seminars... I find them to be either boring or useless. I mean, how much can you really learn in one afternoon seminar?\n#Person1#: It's... |
train_6131 | Summarize the following conversation. | Laura tells Tim she wants to break up with him because she thinks he deserves someone better. Tim feels sad and tries to reverse Laura's mind, but Laura leaves determinedly. | [
"#Person1#: Honey, do you have a second? \n#Person2#: Sure! Are you okay? You seem a bit worried. What's on your mind? \n#Person1#: We need to talk. \n#Person2#: Okay. . . \n#Person1#: I've been thinking, and well, I think we need to start seeing other people. \n#Person2#: What? Why? I mean, we've had our ups and d... |
train_6132 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1#'s hesitating between marrying a foreigner or a Chinese as #Person1# is worried about her parents' opinions. #Person2# tells #Person1# her own experience of breaking up with her ex who's a foreigner. The cultural differences exist between a couple from different cultures. | [
"#Person1#: if you can choose, will you marry a foreigner or a Chinese? \n#Person2#: why? Did tom pop the question? \n#Person1#: not yet. But I wonder if I can get my parents' consent. \n#Person2#: let me guess, your parents want you to marry a Chinese man, right? \n#Person1#: you are right. It is giving me a real ... |
train_6133 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1#'s looking for some fresh produce on sale. #Person2# recommends mangoes which #Person1#'s never had and tells #Person1# about its price and the taste. | [
"#Person1#: Where is some fresh produce that's on sale? \n#Person2#: Well, I think you'll like the mangoes. \n#Person1#: I've never had a mango. \n#Person2#: It's a fruit. It has a big stone in it. \n#Person1#: Can you eat the stone? \n#Person2#: No. You would break all your teeth on it. \n#Person1#: How much are t... |
train_6134 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# would like to book a suite for four nights. #Person2# tells him there is only a double room available now, so #Person1# books one with #Person2#'s assistance. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. How may I help you? \n#Person2#: Good morning! Do you have any rooms available at the moment? \n#Person1#: Yes, we do. What kind of room would you like? \n#Person2#: I'd like a suite for four nights. \n#Person1#: Please wait a moment while I check availability. Ah, I'm sorry, sir. We ... |
train_6135 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1#'s going shopping for groceries but doesn't know what to buy. #Person2# suggests getting the basics. | [
"#Person1#: I'm going to go shopping for groceries in a little bit. \n#Person2#: Why, do we need groceries? \n#Person1#: I believe we are all out of food. \n#Person2#: Do you know what to get? \n#Person1#: I don't know what we need. \n#Person2#: Why don't you go and check the refrigerator? \n#Person1#: I would appr... |
train_6136 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells John #Person1# went to see the houses near the Sports Centre this afternoon. John isn't interested because he doesn't want to move. Finally, John agrees to look at the house but he thinks he won't change his mind. | [
"#Person1#: I went to look at those new houses near the Sports Center this afternoon.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes?\n#Person1#: They're really nice. There is a lot of space and each house has got 3 bedrooms and a separate shower room.\n#Person2#: Hmm...\n#Person1#: And there is a garden at the back. John, will you put down ... |
train_6137 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2#'s worried about #Person2#'s daughter who hasn't decided on the college. #Person1# suggests #Person2# take it easy and let her make her own decision. | [
"#Person1#: Is there anything wrong?\n#Person2#: I am worried about my daughter. She hasn't made a decision about college.\n#Person1#: Don't worry, that's just part of being a teenager.\n#Person2#: I don't actually mind that. But she disagrees with me about everything.\n#Person1#: You should encourage her to make u... |
train_6138 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mary tells Bruce her flight has been delayed and asks Bruce don't bother to collect her at the airport, but he insists on doing so. | [
"#Person1#: Mary, where are you?\n#Person2#: I'm still in Edinburgh. The flights have been delayed.\n#Person1#: You caught me just in time. We were about to leave for the airport.\n#Person2#: I know, Janet said so. I'm glad I found. You have had a long wait otherwise.\n#Person1#: When will you be leaving do you thi... |
train_6139 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# apologizes to Helen for missing the appointment yesterday evening because #Person1# had to look after #Person1#'s mother who suddenly passed out. Helen understands it. | [
"#Person1#: Helen, I want to have a word with you.\n#Person2#: Is it about the appointment yesterday evening? Forget it. It doesn't really matter.\n#Person1#: But I must say sorry to you. I didn't mean to break my word. I was about to leave home when my mother suddenly passed out. I took her to the hospital and loo... |
train_6140 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# buys a pound of roast beef and 2 pounds of chicken breast with #Person2#'s assistance. | [
"#Person1#: I'd like to buy some meat.\n#Person2#: What kind would you like today?\n#Person1#: I'd like a pound of roast beef. That's my son's favorite sandwich meat.\n#Person2#: Really? My daughter likes it, too. OK, that's going to be $5.50.\n#Person1#: Perfect.\n#Person2#: Anything else? Perhaps some pork?\n#Per... |
train_6141 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# interviews Robert about his special feelings about the media. Robert tells #Person1# he never has a television and lived without a telephone for 8 years. He also doesn't own a computer because he's always disappointed when searching the Internet. Robert thinks the jet plane is the only good thing that technol... | [
"#Person1#: Robert, I know you have special feelings about the media.\n#Person2#: I do. I've never had a television in my life. I grew up before television was really common and I just don't have time for it. I think you have to look at the trade-off for whatever you do.\n#Person1#: What do you mean by trade-off?\n... |
train_6142 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s card was eaten because #Person1# didn't get the right PIN after three attempts. #Person2# advises #Person1# to contact the bank so they'll give it back to #Person1#. | [
"#Person1#: I hope you can help. I've got a bit of a problem with your ATM.\n#Person2#: Of course, that's my job. Oh, dear. What's happened?\n#Person1#: Well, it's eaten my card! It won't give it back!\n#Person2#: I see... calm down, don't worry. May I ask what were you doing when it took your card?\n#Person1#: Yes... |
train_6143 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# finds #Person2#'s reservation is under the wrong name. #Person2# explains it's because of her husband's poor English. #Person1# then helps #Person2# to check in. | [
"#Person1#: Hmm. Let me try something.Wait. I have a reservation for someone named Sang here. But it's spelled J - A - N - G. It's not spelled J - I - A - N - G. It's for a Mr. C Sang.\n#Person2#: Oh, that must be me! Probably they typed the name wrong.My husband's English isn't so good.\n#Person1#: Yes, sometimes ... |
train_6144 | Summarize the following conversation. | Ma tells #Person2# Ma wants to sell the quilt because Ma is moving to a smaller apartment. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning, young lady. You can call me Ma. Do you see anything you like?\n#Person2#: Yes. Many things! I especially love this beautiful quilt.\n#Person1#: That quilt was passed down to me from my ma in Holland.\n#Person2#: It sounds like a special quilt. Why do you want to sell it?\n#Person1#: Well, ... |
train_6145 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is active, energetic, and outgoing. #Person2# values friendship and likes working with honest people. | [
"#Person1#: What kind of personality do you think you have?\n#Person2#: I'm quite active and energetic. I approach things enthusiastically and I don't like to leave things half-done.\n#Person1#: Do you think you are introverted or extroverted?\n#Person2#: I'm quite outgoing i think. I enjoy mixing and doing things ... |
train_6146 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to choose a time to look at houses and discusses the plan with #Person2#. #Person2# will e-mail #Person1# the plans for the day after confirming the times with the owners. | [
"#Person1#: Can we choose a time to look at houses together?\n#Person2#: Can you do that in the mornings, or would the afternoons be best?\n#Person1#: Either way is good for me.\n#Person2#: There are a number of open houses this weekend in your area. Would that okay with you?\n#Person1#: I can take a little time of... |
train_6147 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the events at the sports meeting. They go to see their neighbor's relay race together. | [
"#Person1#: Is it your first time to join the sports meeting of Junior High School?\n#Person2#: Yes, and it's great. What are the events at the sports meeting?\n#Person1#: Long-distance race, dash, hurdle race, relay race, standing long jump, high jump, shotput and so on.\n#Person2#: Our neighbor, Bruce, will take ... |
train_6148 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# helps #Person2# orders food and drink at McDonald's. | [
"#Person1#: Welcome to McDonald's. Can I take your order?\n#Person2#: Please give me this extra value meal, a red bean pie, and one order of vegetable salad.\n#Person1#: Would you like something to drink?\n#Person2#: A cup of hot orange juice.\n#Person1#: Will that be it?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's all."
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train_6149 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# there is an overdraft fee of $25 to keep people from overdrafting. | [
"#Person1#: Do you have any other questions?\n#Person2#: I want to know about fees.\n#Person1#: Which fees?\n#Person2#: Overdraft fees.\n#Person1#: You will be required to pay a small fee for every time you overdraft.\n#Person2#: How much is the fee?\n#Person1#: You'll have to pay $ 25 every time you overdraft.\n#P... |
train_6150 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# calls #Person2# to postpone the meeting for two weeks because #Person1# has to attend a symposium. #Person2# is OK with that. | [
"#Person1#: I'm so sorry to call you on such short notice, but something's come up.\n#Person2#: You mean for this afternoon's meeting?\n#Person1#: That's right I'm afraid I have to postpone it. Mr. Scott got sick and I have to attend the Speechmaker's Symposium in his place. I'm leaving today, and I won't be back u... |
train_6151 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s Chinese is coming along. | [
"#Person1#: Hey, your Chinese is coming along!\n#Person2#: You think?\n#Person1#: Yeah. It's a lot better than mine.\n#Person2#: But I still get stuck on the different tones. It drives me crazy.\n#Person1#: Hang in there. It'll all come together one of these days."
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train_6152 | Summarize the following conversation. | Brooke and Jack are talking about the date of their wedding. Jack tells Brooke they are given discount tickets to Hawaii. | [
"#Person1#: Brooke, are you still mad? Is your mom mad?\n#Person2#: No. . . mom said that we'll have the wedding at home on the 2nd. So let's hope your mom is right about that being a lucky day. . .\n#Person1#: It will be. And today is, too. I just talked to the airlines. . .\n#Person2#: They're going to give us ba... |
train_6153 | Summarize the following conversation. | Anna wants to find a seamstress or tailor to shorten her husband's new shirt. #Person1# tells her it's easy to exchange it at the mall and offers to go with Anna. | [
"#Person1#: Come in and have some coffee, Anna. The kids have just gone out to the mall to hang out with their friends.\n#Person2#: I saw a lot of teenagers when Alan and I were there yesterday.\n#Person1#: They spend hours there, especially on weekends.\n#Person2#: Speaking of that trip, Alan bought a shirt at a d... |
train_6154 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# split up with his girlfriend because his girlfriend stood him up and drank with another man on their anniversary. #Person1# thinks his girlfriend will regret and #Person2# will find another girlfriend. | [
"#Person1#: How is everything going with your girlfriend?\n#Person2#: Didn't I tell you? It's over!\n#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. I did't know that you had split up. What happened?\n#Person2#: It was a few things. The first thing that happened was that we were supposed to go out for a romantic dinner for... |
train_6155 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jason hasn't called Anna for a long time. He calls her to tell her he got a promotion and he feels good about it. Anna invites him to come over to her house tonight to get drunk. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, Anna speaking!\n#Person2#: Hey, Anna, this is Jason.\n#Person1#: Jason, where have you been hiding lately? You know it's been a long time since your last call. Have you been good?\n#Person2#: Yes. How are you, Anna?\n#Person1#: I am fine. What have you been doing?\n#Person2#: Working. I've been r... |
train_6156 | Summarize the following conversation. | Kaitlyn and her husband have decided not to have children. #Person1# has wanted to have lots of children because #Person1# grew up with only one brother. Kaitlyn grew up in a big family and wanted to be an only child. They also talk about the one-child policy in China. | [
"#Person1#: Have you ever thought about having children, Kaitlyn?\n#Person2#: My husband and I have thought about it, but we'Ve decided not to have any. They are just too expensive. Besides, with all the news about global warming on the news lately, who knows what kind of world we'll have in the future. What about ... |
train_6157 | Summarize the following conversation. | Nathan wants to sell the house because it's too expensive to decorate and admits he didn't like it when they saw it but #Person2# still thinks they've made a good buy. | [
"#Person1#: Now darling, I know that we've bought this house together, but it's just going to be far too expensive to decorate it. I think we should sell it.\n#Person2#: Oh, no, Nathan, I. . . I really think we've bought this flat at the right time, you know. Market prices are going to go up, and I think you'll fin... |
train_6158 | Summarize the following conversation. | Chris is from a big family of nine, including seven children. #Person1# thinks they must have a lot of problems. Chris admits they have problems of privacy, personal property and age gap. | [
"#Person1#: So Chris, I've heard that you're from a big family. How many people?\n#Person2#: Nine total. Seven children and my parents.\n#Person1#: Seven children? That's a lot. Why did your parents have so many?\n#Person2#: Well, my mother came from a big family, and wanted to have one of her own. My father was an... |
train_6159 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants to be in a higher managerial position in international marketing in Brussel after five years because it's exciting and #Person2# wants to keep motivating people. #Person2# values the nature of the job when looking for one. | [
"#Person1#: What do you want to do in this company after five years?\n#Person2#: I want to be in a higher managerial position in the field of international marketing. I'm very interested in the European market hopefully, in Brussels.\n#Person1#: Why do you think so?\n#Person2#: It's truly exciting to work in newly ... |
train_6160 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mr. Roberts asks Sara to call Mr. Jacob and tells her the extension number. | [
"#Person1#: Could you call Mr. Jacob for me, Sara? I need to go over some stuff with him.\n#Person2#: Of course, Mr. Roberts. But, could you tell me his extension number again? I haven't got all the numbers down yet.\n#Person1#: Sure, it's 4-8- 7-2. Don't worry. You're doing a fine job.\n#Person2#: Thank you very m... |
train_6161 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# interviews #Person2#. #Person2# has been a data entry operator for three years. #Person2# introduces #Person2#'s qualifications and assures #Person1# that #Person2# is a quick learner. | [
"#Person1#: Do you have any experience working with a computer?\n#Person2#: Yes. I have been a data entry operator for three years.\n#Person1#: What kind of software can you use?\n#Person2#: I have working knowledge of Windows and Dos. Actually, I'm quite familiar with both Java and C + + Programming Languages.\n#P... |
train_6162 | Summarize the following conversation. | Flora is feeling much better because she's been resting all day with television as her companion. She tells #Person2# she watched the game show, a movie, and the news. | [
"#Person1#: How are you feeling, Flora?\n#Person2#: Much better, thanks. I have been resting all day. Only with television as my companion. In fact, in the whole week the only thing I feel like doing was watching TV.\n#Person1#: What did you watch today?\n#Person2#: I started with game show this morning, I really e... |
train_6163 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# leads #Person1# to the table, recommends seafood, and helps #Person1# order soup, prawns, and drinks. | [
"#Person1#: A table for two, please.\n#Person2#: All right. How about this one by the window?\n#Person1#: Thank you. It's fine.\n#Person2#: May I take your order now, sir?\n#Person1#: What do you recommend? We'd like some of your local specialities.\n#Person2#: Our restaurant is famous for its seafood.\n#Person1#: ... |
train_6164 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# takes #Person2#, who's in a great hurry, to Tian'anmen square. #Person2# pays ten yuan for that. | [
"#Person1#: Good afternoon! Where to?\n#Person2#: Tian'anmen Square.\n#Person1#: You are going to Tian'anmen Square. No problem.\n#Person2#: How long will it take? We are in a great hurry.\n#Person1#: Around 20 minutes, but it all depends on the traffic.\n#Person2#: Hope there is no traffic jam.\n#Person1#: By this... |
train_6165 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s work is to take care of the letters, file copies and check e-mails. | [
"#Person1#: I take care of the letters. I may read, sort out and organize incoming mails.\n#Person2#: So you have to open all the envelopes.\n#Person1#: Yes, except the personal mail. And I also need to prepare the materials for posting and check the e-mail box regularly.\n#Person2#: Do you need to file copies of t... |
train_6166 | Summarize the following conversation. | Daniel calls Gail Willows to tell her the Export L/C from Satura Beds of Tokyo has arrived. | [
"#Person1#: Hello. Gail Willows speaking.\n#Person2#: Ms. Willows, hello. This is Daniel calling from IBA Bank.\n#Person1#: Hello, Daniel. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'm calling to notify you that an Export L / C has arrived for you.\n#Person1#: Oh, really? Do you know which company it's from?\n#Person2#: Y... |
train_6167 | Summarize the following conversation. | Yan Hua welcomes Mr. White to their company. They agree that they should conclude some business with each other and talk about the policy in foreign trade. | [
"#Person1#: Welcome to our company Mr. white. My name is Yan Hua, the secretary of Mr. Wang.\n#Person2#: Nice to meet you!\n#Person1#: Would you like to have a cup of tea or coffee?\n#Person2#: Thank you. I'd like Chinese tea very much!\n#Person1#: Glad you like it. By the way, is this your first time to China, Mr.... |
train_6168 | Summarize the following conversation. | Chole thinks she has a flu. Dr. Evans has a look at her throat, asks about her ears, checks her breath, gives her drugs, and recommends her to stay in bed. Chole asks the doctor to write her a note to ask for a leave from work. | [
"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Chloe, I'm Doctor Evans. What seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: Hi, Dr. Evans. Thanks for seeing me on such short notice. When I woke up this morning I had a really sore throat and a really bad cough. I think I am coming down with the flu.\n#Person1#: Ah I see, yes you do sound rather... |
train_6169 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# has to move because the owner is selling the place. #Person2# decides to move in with #Person2#'s parents and asks #Person1# to look after #Person2#'s pet tarantula and snake. | [
"#Person1#: What happened?\n#Person2#: That's it, my lease is up. I have to move.\n#Person1#: What? Why? Can't you renew it?\n#Person2#: The owner apparently is selling this place to make way for the construction of a parking lot.\n#Person1#: Well, I can help you pack. We should start looking for a new place for yo... |
train_6170 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can use the cell phone during the boarding process and use the onboard phones during the flight. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning, welcome aboard.\n#Person2#: Good morning. Can I use my cellular phone during this time?\n#Person1#: Yes, you can use your cell phone during the boarding process until the aircraft door is closed.\n#Person2#: Thank you. What should I do if I want to phone my family during the flight?\n#Pers... |
train_6171 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# questions the charge of a movie he never ordered. #Person2# deletes the $10 and adds a $2 service charge. #Person1# is dissatisfied with that. | [
"#Person1#: Why am I being charged $ 10 for a movie that I never ordered?\n#Person2#: Sir, according to your file, you spent Monday evening watching'Titanic. '\n#Person1#: Well, the file is wrong. I was at a great concert that night.\n#Person2#: Well, this wouldn't be the first time that a file was wrong. Just a mo... |
train_6172 | Summarize the following conversation. | Shirley is thinking about watching a Chinese traditional opera with a foreign girl. #Person1# introduces the performance on Saturday to Shirley and tells Shirley the price varies according to the seats. Shirley takes two for the front and will stop by to get the tickets tomorrow afternoon. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning. Vane Theater, at your service.\n#Person2#: Hello. I'm thinking about watching a Chinese traditional opera with a foreign girl. What's on this weekend?\n#Person1#: Well, there will be charity performance on Saturday night. And also, there will be a solo concert by an opera star on Sunday ni... |
train_6173 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mr. Li tells #Person1# the recommendation of the university is important in job hunting but #Person1# doubts its authority because #Person1# thinks the recommendation letters are all the same. | [
"#Person1#: Mr. Li, does the recommendation of the university play an important role in job hitting?\n#Person2#: Yes. In fact, the recommendation is a way of indirect self-recommendation. The university and the business have a long-term relationship. If you are recommended by your university, you can be approved mo... |
train_6174 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# needs some flowers for his wife because he forgets their anniversary but he only has twelve dollars. #Person1# doesn't want to help him at first but then agrees to arrange a small bouquet of roses after #Person2# begs #Person1#. When #Person2# sees his wife parking outside the store, he wants to escape but #P... | [
"#Person1#: Hi. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yeah. Um. You see, I need some flowers for my wife, and uh, and, you know, I ...\n#Person1#: Let ... Let me guess. You forget your anniversary, and you're trying to make things up, right?\n#Person2#: Oh. Yeah, is it that obvious?\n#Person1#: Well, yeah. We see men like yo... |
train_6175 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# is looking for a book on the presidential election system in the United States. #Person1# suggests the textbook section, the paperback section, and Books in Print and can order the book for #Person2# if it's not in stock. | [
"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a book on the presidential election system in the United States.\n#Person1#: Well, all of our textbooks are arranged by subject and course number in the back of the store. Is this a required text for one of the University's political science courses?\n#Pe... |
train_6176 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# went to Qingdao during the new year holiday and saw the amazing Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center. #Person1# will try to get an Olympic sailing ticket to avoid #Person2#'s nag about it. | [
"#Person1#: Hi. You're in the pink today. You must have had a nice new year holiday.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I went to Qingdao and just came back yesterday.\n#Person1#: Really? Did you go to see the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center? I thought you were just shooting the breeze when you said you would go. How is it?\n#Person... |
train_6177 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# questions Mr. Parker. Mr. Parker says he stayed at home all evening but #Person1# believes he robbed a bank last night. | [
"#Person1#: Mr. Parker, when did you arrive home yesterday evening?\n#Person2#: At about 8 o'clock.\n#Person1#: What did you do right after you entered your flat?\n#Person2#: Well, I washed my hands and then watched sports news.\n#Person1#: When did you have supper?\n#Person2#: At about a quarter to nine, I guess.\... |
train_6178 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# interviews #Person2#, who is looking for a position to use #Person2#'s research and writing skills. #Person2# majors in English and has been working as a paralegal for the last ten months. #Person2# thinks flexibility is the key quality of a paralegal. #Person2# gives examples of the time when #Person2# had t... | [
"#Person1#: Let's begin by having you tell me about yourself and your background. \n#Person2#: I have been working as a paralegal for the last 10 months through an agency that specializes in the legal field. My experience has been supporting attorneys in the field of labor law, where I have been able to apply my pa... |
train_6179 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s watch is beautiful and goes well with #Person2#'s engagement ring. #Person2# tells #Person1# the watch is a Tag Heuer and costs $1500. | [
"#Person1#: What a beautiful watch. It goes very well with your ring. \n#Person2#: Thank you. \n#Person1#: Is that your wedding ring? \n#Person2#: I'm not married yet. It's my engagement ring. \n#Person1#: Well, congratulations. When is the big date? \n#Person2#: In June. \n#Person1#: Did you have the watch before ... |
train_6180 | Summarize the following conversation. | Derek Schneider needs to apply for a parking permit. #Person1# tells him only professors and students with disabilities can apply. Derek tells #Person1# he has a disability and has had the permission letter sent directly to #Person1#'s office. #Person1# finds the letter and asks Derek to fill out a form and specify his... | [
"#Person1#: Can I help you? \n#Person2#: Yes, I need to apply for a parking permit. \n#Person1#: Are you a professor? \n#Person2#: What? Are you kidding? I'm only 22 years old! \n#Person1#: Yes, I am kidding. But don't you know only professors and students with disabilitiescan apply for parking permits? \n#Person2#... |
train_6181 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# buys a big pan made of aluminium with a state-of-the-art, heat-resistant plastic handle that comes with a lid from #Person2#. | [
"#Person1#: I am looking for a pan. \n#Person2#: No problem. What size would you like? \n#Person1#: A big one would be nice. \n#Person2#: How about this one? It's our biggest, 16' in diameter. \n#Person1#: Oh, yes. I like that one. But it's too heavy. \n#Person2#: Okay, try this one. It's made of aluminum. \n#Perso... |
train_6182 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# says an exercise class will start next month. #Person2#'s interested and will check #Person2#'s schedule. | [
"#Person1#: Did you hear that they are going to start an exercise class after work? \n#Person2#: Oh really? When is it going to start? \n#Person1#: Next month. I think. Are you going to sign up? \n#Person2#: Well, I'd like to, but I'm going to have to look at my schedule."
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train_6183 | Summarize the following conversation. | Judy wants to change her course from English to history of art but it was full. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, Judy. How did you go about changing your course? You did history of art originally, didn't you?\n#Person2#: No, my parents persuaded me that English would be more useful, so I took their advice. But I really didn't enjoy it and tried to change to history of art. But the course was full. The course t... |
train_6184 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# invites Lisa to go shopping. Lisa can't go and advises #Person1# to ask Mary. | [
"#Person1#: Lisa, I'm going shopping downtown this afternoon. Would you like to go with me?\n#Person2#: I'd like to but I have arranged to discuss the project with Mister Cook. I'm also going to a party with Bill this evening.\n#Person1#: But you know, I'm not good at bargaining. How I wish you could help me.\n#Per... |
train_6185 | Summarize the following conversation. | Bill tells Jennifer he is showing his dog Barney, who won the second prize in a competition, at the pet show. | [
"#Person1#: Oh, sweetie. Why are you so excited?\n#Person2#: Excuse me?\n#Person1#: Sorry, not you, I was talking to my dog Barney. He always goes crazy when he hears the phone ring.\n#Person2#: Are you Bill Black?\n#Person1#: Yes, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'm Jennifer from ABC college.\n#Person1#: Oh yes... |
train_6186 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# a big rubbish factory which can deal with 3,000 tons of rubbish is being built nearby. | [
"#Person1#: What a lot of rubbish and waste! I just wonder how people can deal with these things every day.\n#Person2#: Don't worry, there are many ways of dealing with them. The other day, I heard that a big rubbish factory is being built nearby, and it can be finished in 2 years.\n#Person1#: A rubbish factory. To... |
train_6187 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# is interested in the summer course in #Person1#'s school. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the time, the number of students, and the dates of the courses. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I would like to know about the courses in your school.\n#Person1#: Is that a summer course that you are interested in?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Well, we have short full time courses during the summer.\n#Person2#: Hmm hmm... I would like to know ... |
train_6188 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# brought his car 3 days ago after his wife had a crash. #Person2# tell him the mechanics are trying to repair it but the truth is he needs a new car. | [
"#Person1#: Is my car ready yet?\n#Person2#: I don't know, Sir. What's the license number of your car?\n#Person1#: It is LFZ312G.\n#Person2#: When did you bring it to us?\n#Person1#: I brought it here 3 days ago.\n#Person2#: Aah, yes. I remember now.\n#Person1#: Have your mechanics finished yet?\n#Person2#: No, the... |
train_6189 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about the bus pass and then gets a student bus pass with #Person2#'s help. | [
"#Person1#: How much does it cost for a bus pass?\n#Person2#: It'll be $ 65 for a monthly pass.\n#Person1#: Is there anything cheaper than that?\n#Person2#: If you're in school, you can get a student pass.\n#Person1#: Well, I am how much will that cost?\n#Person2#: The pass is free.\n#Person1#: I don't have to pay ... |
train_6190 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# recommends Tsingtao beer to #Person2# and #Person2# orders two tins. | [
"#Person1#: May I recommend you Tsingtao beer?\n#Person2#: Tsingtao beer?\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. It's one of the best beers in China.\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: Yes. The beer is brewed by using carefully selected malts, rice, hops and natural water from the Lao Mountain.\n#Person2#: How about its taste?\n#Perso... |
train_6191 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s failure in a job interview. #Person1# suggests #Person2# hunt for a job on the Internet. | [
"#Person1#: How about your interview?\n#Person2#: They turned me down.\n#Person1#: Why? You are so excellent.\n#Person2#: I think the only reason is that I was too nervous during the interview and I couldn't express myself the way I wanted to.\n#Person1#: What a shame! You should have showed yourself to them!\n#Per... |
train_6192 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# is able to switch to the night shift. | [
"#Person1#: I have some great news! I was able to switch to the night shift!\n#Person2#: I knew everything would work out for you!\n#Person1#: I got to meet the night Anger today too. We got along right from the start.\n#Person2#: Wonderful! Do you already have your work schedule?\n#Person1#: Not yet, I pick it up ... |
train_6193 | Summarize the following conversation. | John explains the details of the job to Jack before Jack signs the contract. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, Jack. I'm John.\n#Person2#: I'm glad to see you!\n#Person1#: Sit down, please. Maybe you have read the contract, but I want to give you the details again before you sign the contract. You must have a three-month internship.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know.\n#Person1#: When you become a permanent employee... |
train_6194 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1#'s busy today. #Person2# offers to do anything #Person2# can help. | [
"#Person1#: I am so busy today.\n#Person2#: Can I help you?\n#Person1#: I ' m not sure. Perhaps you could do the shopping.\n#Person2#: I ' ll be glad to help.\n#Person1#: Or maybe make the beds.\n#Person2#: All you have to do is ask for help.\n#Person1#: Thanks. That ' s terrific!\n#Person2#: I ' m ready and willin... |
train_6195 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# gives a porcelain vase to Ms. Lin as a birthday gift. Ms. Lin's grateful. | [
"#Person1#: Happy birthday, Ms. Lin. Here is a present for you.\n#Person2#: Oh, thank you! It's very kind of you. Ah, it is a porcelain vase.\n#Person1#: I hope you like it.\n#Person2#: Yes, it is lovely. I have been expecting something like this for a long time. Thanks ever so much.\n#Person1#: I am glad you like ... |
train_6196 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jeff Rama phones Dutton Hotels to check rates and availability for their waterfront location in San Francisco. #Person1# helps Jeff books a standard non-smoking queen, checking in on October 12th and departing the 15th. | [
"#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 chec... |
train_6197 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# thinks the bus pass is a waste of cash. #Person1# tells #Person2# the advantages of it and #Person2# will buy one. | [
"#Person1#: Did you ever get your bus pass?\n#Person2#: I don't think I'm going to get one.\n#Person1#: Why not?\n#Person2#: It's just a waste of cash, man!\n#Person1#: Actually, it'll save you money.\n#Person2#: Oh, really?\n#Person1#: Because you can use your bus pass as many times as you want.\n#Person2#: Really... |
train_6198 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# he had split up with his girlfriend because she cheated on him. #Person1# comforts #Person2# that he won't have a problem finding another girlfriend. | [
"#Person1#: How is everything going with your girlfriend?\n#Person2#: Didn't I tell you? It's over!\n#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. I did't know that you had split up. What happened?\n#Person2#: It was a few things. The first thing that happened was that we were supposed to go out for a romantic dinner for... |
train_6199 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1#'s unhappy that #Person2# has spent a long time doing #Person1#'s hair, and #Person1#'s dissatisfied with the result. | [
"#Person1#: You're spending a very long time on my hair.\n#Person2#: I'm almost done.\n#Person1#: I needed you to be done and finished an hour ago.\n#Person2#: I'm all done now.\n#Person1#: Are you sure you're finished?\n#Person2#: I don't understand.\n#Person1#: You did a horrible job on my hair.\n#Person2#: What'... |
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