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train_7600
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# invites #Person2# to #Person1#'s birthday party. #Person2# thanks for the invitation but is not sure.
[ "#Person1#: The nineteenth of June is my birthday. I'm planning to have a small party. Would you like to come?\n#Person2#: Happy birthday to you! I'd really love to come, but I'm not sure right now. I'll try to make it. Thank you for your invitation." ]
train_7601
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# invites Shelley to have lunch together, but Shelley is too busy to come.
[ "#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hi, Shelley. Have you had lunch?\n#Person1#: Not yet.\n#Person2#: So shall we have lunch together? I'd like to take you this time.\n#Person1#: I'd like to, but I can't.\n#Person2#: How come?\n#Person1#: I'Ve a lot of paper work to do right now. I'm behind schedule.\n#Person2#: All rig...
train_7602
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# comes to #Person1#'s counter to deposit 10,000 Japanese yen for one year.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning, Sir.\n#Person2#: Hello. I'm here today to pay in some foreign currency. Is that possible at this counter?\n#Person1#: Of course, Sir. What kind of currency would you like to deposit? And what is the amount you would like to pay in?\n#Person2#: 10, 000 Japanese yen.\n#Person1#: OK, Sir. Wou...
train_7603
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# usually has breakfast casually. #Person1# usually makes a fast but nice breakfast and offers to make one for #Person2#.
[ "#Person1#: What do you feel like eating this morning?\n#Person2#: I usually just have a bowl of cereal.\n#Person1#: The most important meal of the day is breakfast.\n#Person2#: Yeah, but I don't usually have time to eat a big breakfast.\n#Person1#: You can always make an easy breakfast.\n#Person2#: What do you mak...
train_7604
Summarize the following conversation.
Paulo is telling #Person1# the status and stages of the project.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, Paulo. How are things going?\n#Person2#: Everything's going very well. The first phase of the project was finished three days ahead of schedule. We're on target to complete phase two by the beginning of week 40.\n#Person1#: That's good news. What stage are you at now?\n#Person2#: Well, we've just fi...
train_7605
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# are both busy lately. They missed each other and #Person2# finally came to visit #Person1#.
[ "#Person1#: I'm really happy that you came to visit me.\n#Person2#: I really missed you a lot.\n#Person1#: I've been missing you like crazy.\n#Person2#: I don't understand why you haven't come to visit me.\n#Person1#: Lately, I've been quite busy.\n#Person2#: Tell me what you've been up to.\n#Person1#: I've really ...
train_7606
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# buys a dozen red roses from #Person2# for his wife's birthday.
[ "#Person1#: It's my wife's birthday. I need to buy some flowers for her.\n#Person2#: Most women love red roses for their birthday.\n#Person1#: How much will the roses be?\n#Person2#: You can get a dozen for only $ 20.\n#Person1#: Now, that's a price that I like.\n#Person2#: You're in luck today because the roses ar...
train_7607
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells George that he has done well as the sales department director. George feels nervous to meet the manager because the sales prediction has not achieved. #Person1# encourages George.
[ "#Person1#: George, I heard our eighth generation computer is appreciated by the guests. They intend to sign contract with our company. You have done a good job. We are so proud of you.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I never imagine that would happen.\n#Person1#: Hah, as the sales department director, you are the best.\n#P...
train_7608
Summarize the following conversation.
Ms. Liu tells Mr. Li the reason she cannot work overtime. Mr. Li promises to find someone to replace her.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, Mr. Li. I have something to discuss with you.\n#Person2#: I'm in a bit of a hurry, Ms. Liu. Can you wait for a minute?\n#Person1#: I would really appreciate it if we could talk for a few minutes now. It's about the overtime you've asked me to put in.\n#Person2#: All right. What's the problem?...
train_7609
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# complains about the room. #Person2# apologizes and agrees to change to a cleaner and quieter room for #Person1#.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me. Who is the person responsible for handling complaints here? I would like to make a few complaints.\n#Person2#: I am the manager here. You can complain to me. How may I help you?\n#Person1#: Here is the thing. I was woke up by strange noises of the telephone several times last night. Even I un...
train_7610
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# brags to #Person2# that #Person1# is good at fishing but #Person2# doesn't believe it. #Person2# shows #Person1# #Person2#'s fishing skill by catching a big fish.
[ "#Person1#: Well, I couldn't have picked out a better spot to fish. What do you think?\n#Person2#: Uh ...\n#Person1#: I mean, the water is so clear here. Listen to the birds and the sounds of nature.\n#Person2#: Well ....\n#Person1#: I mean, I'm not bragging or anything, but I have a real sense for fishing. I mean,...
train_7611
Summarize the following conversation.
Charles Nelson has a reservation at #Person2#'s hotel tonight. However, the hotel mistook the date and only an expensive honeymoon suite is left for him. Mr. Nelson then bargains with #Person2# about the discount.
[ "#Person1#: Hi. I have a reservation for tonight.\n#Person2#: And your name?\n#Person1#: It's Nelson. Charles Nelson.\n#Person2#: Okay. Mr. Nelson. That's a room for five, and ...\n#Person1#: Excuse me? You mean a room for five dollars? I didn't know the special was so good.\n#Person2#: No, no, no. According to our...
train_7612
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to make a cake while #Person2# recommends buying one.
[ "#Person1#: I was going to make a cake for the party tonight. But I just realized we have run out of eggs. Could you go to the supermarket and get some?\n#Person2#: I don't think we have enough time to make one. Let me just buy a cake from a shop." ]
train_7613
Summarize the following conversation.
Susan Hollies comes to Ace Employment Agency to look for a job. The agency asks for some personal information and Susan tells that she wants to work in a travel agency.
[ "#Person1#: Ace Employment Agency. Good morning.\n#Person2#: Good morning. I wonder if you can help me. I'm looking for a job.\n#Person1#: I'll see what we can do. Uh...Have you been to us before?\n#Person2#: No. But you've managed to get jobs for some of my friends. So I thought, perhaps, you know...\n#Person1#: Y...
train_7614
Summarize the following conversation.
Phil tells #Person1# about an accident when mountain climbing in New Hampshire in 1982. Phil got lost and lost his legs, so Phil managed to build powerful new legs.
[ "#Person1#: Hi. Phil. can you tell me how it happened?\n#Person2#: Sure: I was mountain climbing in New Hampshire in 1982. Suddenly the weather became really bad. There was a lot of snow and we couldn't see anything. We got lost. Well, we spent four days on the mountain. The temperature was -20C. We didn't have any...
train_7615
Summarize the following conversation.
Mike Carstairs hasn't been to Jean's store since Christmas. They talk about their recent status.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Jean!\n#Person2#: Mike Carstairs! My favorite customer. You haven't been in for ages.\n#Person1#: No, I haven't. That's right.\n#Person2#: How are you?\n#Person1#: I'm fine. I heard you weren't well.\n#Person2#: Well, I was away for a couple of weeks. But I'm fine now. Ah! You were going to the S...
train_7616
Summarize the following conversation.
Kate comes to Tom's and tells him that Jane doesn't come because she is studying for a Japanese exam. Kate may take a course next year.
[ "#Person1#: [A knock at the door.] Come in, please.\n#Person2#: Hello, Kate. Where's Jane? I want her to type this letter for me.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid she can't, Tom. She isn't working today.\n#Person2#: Oh, why? Is she ill?\n#Person1#: No. She's studying for an exam.\n#Person2#: An exam. Is she going to school?\...
train_7617
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2# if #Person2# is smoking French cigarettes. #Person1# doesn't like French cigarettes, but he wants to buy some from #Person2# for his wife.
[ "#Person1#: (sniffing) Is that a French cigarette?\n#Person2#: Pardon?\n#Person1#: Is that a French cigarette you're smoking?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. Why? What's the matter?\n#Person1#: I don't understand why yousmoke French cigarettes. They make a terrible smell.\n#Person2#: I like them very much. I prefer ...
train_7618
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# is searching for an old music box made in the '20s with dancing figures. #Person2# recommends two and #Person1# chooses one.
[ "#Person1#: I'm searching for an old music box. \n#Person2#: You came to the right place. Any particular decade? \n#Person1#: If you had a box made in the '20s, that would be nice. \n#Person2#: We just got one in yesterday, so now we have six. \n#Person1#: Would any of them have dancing figures? \n#Person2#: Yes, w...
train_7619
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# suggests going to the cinema tonight. #Person1# knows a romantic one but #Person2# prefers thrillers.
[ "#Person1#: How about going to the cinema tonight? \n#Person2#: That's great. What's on tonight? \n#Person1#: I am not sure about the name of the film, but I know it's a romantic one. \n#Person2#: Romantic? I am afraid I like thrillers better. \n#Person1#: Don't you think it's too bloody? \n#Person2#: On the contra...
train_7620
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# feels very awkward taking the place of #Person2#'s old boss after he was demoted. #Person1# thinks this is a good chance for #Person2#'s career.
[ "#Person1#: Don't you feel a little strange taking the place of your old boss after he was demoted? \n#Person2#: Yes, at first I felt very awkward. After Bill was demoted and then resigned, it was kind of like somebody died! I mean the atmosphere in the office was like a funeral parlor or something . And then I was...
train_7621
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# is going to leave school and become a clerk. #Person1# wants to be a vet.
[ "#Person1#: Are you going to leave school at the end of the term? \n#Person2#: Yes, I am. \n#Person1#: What are you going to do? \n#Person2#: I'm going to be a clerk. \n#Person1#: What does a clerk do? \n#Person2#: He works in an office. He writes letters and reports , and he types. \n#Person1#: I want to be a vet....
train_7622
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# has been in China for 4 months and knows Chinese better now. Then #Person2# and #Person1# talk about the feeling of bargaining between Chinese.
[ "#Person1#: You have been here for how long? Four months now? \n#Person2#: Yeah, about. \n#Person1#: Do you know Chinese better now? \n#Person2#: Oh, definitely. I remember, when I first arrived in Guangzhou, my girlfriend was haggling with a sales clerk over the price of a mobile phone. \n#Person1#: Oh, yeah. Many...
train_7623
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their own thoughts of things that happen in life.
[ "#Person1#: This is the good life! We have it good don't you think? \n#Person2#: Yeah of course! Although, don't you ever wonder what 'could have been'? \n#Person1#: What do you mean? \n#Person2#: Well, sometimes I think of how things could have turned out if I had done things a little differently. \n#Person1#: For...
train_7624
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# plays tennis twice a week, while #Person1# prefers football and basketball with #Person1#'s schoolmates.
[ "#Person1#: Where did you go yesterday? \n#Person2#: I went to play tennis in the public park. \n#Person1#: How often do you play tennis? \n#Person2#: Twice a week. How about you? \n#Person1#: I seldom play tennis. I prefer football and basketball. \n#Person2#: But it is very difficult to gather a team of players t...
train_7625
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# says scientists have discovered a new AIDS vaccine but #Person2# thinks the best prevention is to keep yourself clean.
[ "#Person1#: I hear scientists in the US have discovered a new AIDS vaccine. \n#Person2#: Does it work? \n#Person1#: I don't know. The report says it is better than the old vaccines. \n#Person2#: Don't count on it. I think the best way to prevent AIDS is to keep yourself clean by having clean sex and keeping a regul...
train_7626
Summarize the following conversation.
Mr. Smith tells #Person1# he plants vegetables and fruits in his backyard. Mr. Smith gives #Person1# ripe pears and #Person1#'s brother will take them.
[ "#Person1#: Good afternoon, Mr. Smith. Have you planted a garden this year?\n#Person2#: No, you should see everything I'm growing in my backyard. There are beans, cucumbers, tomatoes and several kinds of carrots.\n#Person1#: You have fruit trees back there too, right?\n#Person2#: I do. I have an apple tree and a pe...
train_7627
Summarize the following conversation.
Jack is going to school. His mother reminds him to bring an umbrella but Jack takes a rain coat.
[ "#Person1#: Hurry up, Jack! It's going to be late.\n#Person2#: I'm coming now.\n#Person1#: Don't forget your name card and umbrella. It's going to rain.\n#Person2#: It's only cloudy outside and it will turn sunny later in the afternoon. So it was yesterday.\n#Person1#: I know, but look at the dark clouds.\n#Person2...
train_7628
Summarize the following conversation.
Jane and Frank are talking about the test. Jane missed page 4 and didn't get a good grade.
[ "#Person1#: How did you do on the test, Jane? You look very pleased with yourself when you left class. So I guess you must have done quite well.\n#Person2#: Unfortunately that was mostly overconfidence, Frank. I studied hard and I was very relaxed when I took the test. But I didn't get a very good grade.\n#Person1#...
train_7629
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# buys 3 pairs of pants and 2 shirts for #Person2#'s daughter with #Person1#'s help.
[ "#Person1#: How may I help you?\n#Person2#: I need to buy some clothes for my daughter. I don't know what size to get. Can you help me?\n#Person1#: Certainly. How old is she? How tall is she?\n#Person2#: She is 9 years old and 4 feet tall.\n#Person1#: We have a great selection of clothes for young girls. Pants star...
train_7630
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells the doctor #Person2# broke a leg when #Person2# was 17 and dust and cats make #Person2# sneeze.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning.\n#Person2#: Morning.\n#Person1#: Come in. Sit down. Now, you're a new patient, aren't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right.\n#Person1#: OK. So I'd like better to ask you some questions first. Now, have you ever had any serious illnesses or accidents?\n#Person2#: A broken leg I got from playi...
train_7631
Summarize the following conversation.
Michael and Rebecca are going to Sarah's surprise birthday party. Rebecca will phone Sarah's husband for a hidden parking place.
[ "#Person1#: Michael, what time is it? We are going to be late for the party.\n#Person2#: It's a quarter past six. Don't worry, Rebecca. We will be fine.\n#Person1#: But we have to be at Sarah's house by 6:30 for her surprise birthday party. The traffic is getting heavier.\n#Person2#: Relax. The party starts at 7:00...
train_7632
Summarize the following conversation.
Arnold comes to #Person1# to discuss the staff meeting problem. Arnold thinks the weekly meeting causes lots of time wasted in transportation so he proposes to meet 90 minutes every two weeks. Arnold also volunteers to organize meetings so they could be more focused. #Person1# will give it a try for a month to see how ...
[ "#Person1#: Come in, Arnold. Have a seat.\n#Person2#: Good morning.\n#Person1#: Would you like something to drink?\n#Person2#: No, thank you. I just had two cups of coffee at my desk.\n#Person1#: So, you're a serious coffee drinker.\n#Person2#: Yes, it keeps me going. Sometimes I think I'm addicted.\n#Person1#: Wel...
train_7633
Summarize the following conversation.
Isaiah tells #Person1# that he has started an investment banking firm and now it is booming. He is planning to open up two more offices in Hong Kong and Singapore.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, Isaiah. How are you?\n#Person2#: I'm well. And you?\n#Person1#: Fine. How's your job going?\n#Person2#: I don't know if I told you or not, but I decided to quit my job and I have started my own business.\n#Person1#: Really? That's fantastic. What kind of business is it?\n#Person2#: I have started an...
train_7634
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# are preparing for a wedding.
[ "#Person1#: What are you doing? Checking the ' to do ' list for the wedding?\n#Person2#: Yep. There's still so much to do!\n#Person1#: So let's start by checking off what we've already done.\n#Person2#: Did you reconfirm the plane reservations for all the Taiwanese guests?\n#Person1#: Not yet, I was busy getting th...
train_7635
Summarize the following conversation.
Chris is thinking about buying a car because his wife is pregnant, but he thinks that it's a big financial responsibility. #Person1# feels the same that #Person1# saved money to buy #Person1#'s car. Chris prefers a jeep but his wife prefers a sedan, and #Person1# advises him to listen to his wife.
[ "#Person1#: Hey there Chris, what are you up to?\n#Person2#: I'm just poring over some brochures about various car models.\n#Person1#: Oh, so you're thinking about buying a new car?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it looks that way. My wife has been bugging me about it. I thought we could probably survive without one, but with a...
train_7636
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# complains that #Person2# has been asked so many stupid questions after some money disappeared. #Person1# thinks people may regard #Person2# as a desperate criminal.
[ "#Person1#: They don't really think you took it, do they?\n#Person2#: I don't know. I just know I've never been asked so many questions in my life.\n#Person1#: How many of them were there?\n#Person2#: Three. But there was one of them who kept asking really stupid questions.\n#Person1#: Like what?\n#Person2#: Oh, he...
train_7637
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# orders fish, spinach and a beer and asks #Person2# for #Person1#'s bill.
[ "#Person1#: Could I have some fish?\n#Person2#: Certainly. And what vegetables would you like?\n#Person1#: Oh, spinach, I think.\n#Person2#: Fine, And what about something to drink?\n#Person1#: Just a beer, please.\n#Person2#: Good. Thank you. sir.\n#Person1#: Would you like to have some more beer?\n#Person2#: No, ...
train_7638
Summarize the following conversation.
Abigail and her husband had three parties for their wedding because they're from two countries and live in the third one. Abigail's parents and her husband's parents have met before. And they will go on a honeymoon till their one-year anniversary.
[ "#Person1#: What was your wedding ceremony like, Abigail?\n#Person2#: My husband and I got married in a registry office with just two friends there as witnesses. But then we had three parties to celebrate.\n#Person1#: Three parties? That's quite a lot. That must have been expensive!\n#Person2#: Well, since my husba...
train_7639
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and Peter comment on each other's clothes. #Person1# thinks Peter like an expert but Peter says he's immature compared with his wife.
[ "#Person1#: Morning, Peter. Nice suit! A new one?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. My wife bought it for me yesterday. Hmm, you look nice in that yellow dress. Yellow suits you really well.\n#Person1#: Maybe. Several people have suggested that I get more yellow clothes. They say the color suits me because I have a fair complex...
train_7640
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to apply for a permit. #Person2# checks #Person1#'s ID and charges #Person1# $ 27.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, I would like to apply for a permit.\n#Person2#: Can I see your ID?\n#Person1#: No, I left it in the car.\n#Person2#: I'm going to need to see your ID and $ 27 for your permit.\n#Person1#: One moment while I go and get my ID.\n#Person2#: Make it quick.\n#Person1#: Okay, here's my ID and the $ 27.\...
train_7641
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# wants to buy gloves. #Person1# measures her hand and recommends her to buy a six.
[ "#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Is this the right counter for gloves?\n#Person1#: Yes, madam. What sort of gloves do you want?\n#Person2#: Well, let me see some of each.\n#Person1#: Certainly. What size do you take?\n#Person2#: Six and a quarter, I believe, but you'd better measure my hand to make sure.\n#P...
train_7642
Summarize the following conversation.
Mr. Wang prefers a deferred payment. Mr. Forester accepts but Mr. Wang has to pay the interest.
[ "#Person1#: Mr. Wang, we haven't discussed the mode of payment.\n#Person2#: You know Mr. Forster, this is a really large purchase. I am afraid we can't pay off at one time. We have to pay by installment.\n#Person1#: Do you mean you prefer a deferred payment?\n#Person2#: Yes, Mr. Forester.\n#Person1#: When do you st...
train_7643
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# is crazy about the Ant Kingdom. #Person2# thinks it's childish at first but then loves the place and even asks #Person1# to take pictures for #Person2#.
[ "#Person1#: Do you know how happy I am? The Ant Kingdom is a perfect world with colorful fairy tales. It seems like the air is fresh here.\n#Person2#: Just kids like that.\n#Person1#: Come on baby, stop trying to pretend like a man. If you go there, you are sure to like them.\n#Person2#: Hurry up! Hurry up! What lo...
train_7644
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# was reading urban legends such as people getting tricked and having their organs removed, satanic messages in songs, and headless chickens in KFC. #Person2# thinks they are nonsense.
[ "#Person1#: Have you read all these crazy things that are going on around the world?\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: I was reading about how some people get tricked or drugged in their hotel rooms and have their organs removed! Then they are sold on the black market.\n#Person2#: Don't tell me you actually...
train_7645
Summarize the following conversation.
Mr. Smith thanks to a doctor for treating his son. The doctor reminds him to keep his son away from seafood.
[ "#Person1#: I'm very grateful for what you have done to my son, doctor.\n#Person2#: That's all tight, Mr. Smith. That's my job. I'm very glad he recovered so soon.\n#Person1#: I know he has brought great trouble to you. A million thanks.\n#Person2#: No trouble at all. He's very cute and brave. By the way, do rememb...
train_7646
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# is asked to do warm-up exercises before swimming. #Person2# explains that people's legs may spasm out of control when swimming and also talks about how they ensure people's safety.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, is it necessary to do warm-up exercise? I can't wait to dive into the water.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. Every customer coming here must do the warm-up exercise before getting down to swimming. That's out regulation.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I see. You are just doing your job. But I wanna know what the advan...
train_7647
Summarize the following conversation.
Janice stayed up and stole many vegetables from Fred's farm and David's and says it makes her forget all her sorrows and pressure. David asks her not to overdo it.
[ "#Person1#: David, imagine meeting you here!\n#Person2#: Janice, I found you stole my vegetables at four o'clock this morning. Is that true?\n#Person1#: All right! I stayed up yesterday and waited for your vegetables. I stole your peaches and flowers.\n#Person2#: It is so hard to prevent them from being stolen. I a...
train_7648
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# discuss their experience of learning to play chess. #Person1# thinks it can boost intelligence and cultivate personality and flexible learning. #Person1# also thinks weigh embodies ancient Chinese wisdom and cultural profoundness and it is different from the wiki.
[ "#Person1#: I've been learning to play go recently. It's an amazing game!\n#Person2#: Weigh? It must be a greatest Chinese invention. I've tried hard to learn it. Its rules can't be any simpler, but I've never won a game of Go. Well, it's all Greek to me!\n#Person1#: At least you have obtained a very basic understa...
train_7649
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# they offer semi-annual bonuses and allows commission.
[ "#Person1#: Do you give me a bonus?\n#Person2#: Yes. We don't give bonus every month, but we offer semi-annual bonuses.\n#Person1#: Do you allow any commission?\n#Person2#: Yes. Commission will be given on the basis of your sales revenue. And the percentage will be 2 % of your total revenue." ]
train_7650
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# orders a hamburger without cheese, a Sprite and a bag of chips.
[ "#Person1#: What would you like to order?\n#Person2#: I would like to have a hamburger.\n#Person1#: Did you want it with cheese?\n#Person2#: I don't want cheese on it.\n#Person1#: Did you want anything to drink?\n#Person2#: I think I'm going to get a soda today.\n#Person1#: What kind of soda can I get you?\n#Person...
train_7651
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2# to set a table and tableware for dinner and reminds #Person2# to set an extra place for #Person2#'s brother.
[ "#Person1#: Honey, can you set the table?\n#Person2#: Um, sure. What are we having for dinner? Do I need to put out anything in particular?\n#Person1#: Well, make sure to put out the pepper and salt shakers. I don't know if your brother is coming tonight so set an extra place mat just in case.\n#Person2#: Ok, shoul...
train_7652
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# wants to get the money from the Time Deposit and #Person1# reminds #Person2# of the maturity date and interest. But #Person2# insists on withdrawing the money.
[ "#Person1#: Good afternoon. What can I help you with today?\n#Person2#: I have a Time Deposit here and I'd like to get the money now.\n#Person1#: The maturity date isn't for another 10 weeks. Are you aware of that?\n#Person2#: Yes, I know, but I need the money urgently for a family emergency, you see. I know I shou...
train_7653
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# shows #Person2# a convertible sofa that #Person2# wants.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I'm looking for a sofa.\n#Person1#: What about this one?\n#Person2#: May it be used as a sofa in the day and a bed during the night?\n#Person1#: Oh, you want a convertible sofa. This way, please. Over there is the one you want." ]
train_7654
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# needs someone to fix #Person1#'s internet because it hasn't been working for days. #Person2# will send someone soon.
[ "#Person1#: I need somebody to come over and fix my internet.\n#Person2#: What's wrong with it?\n#Person1#: For some reason it's just not connecting.\n#Person2#: How long have you been having this problem?\n#Person1#: It hasn't been working the past few days.\n#Person2#: Does the internet come up at all?\n#Person1#...
train_7655
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# is getting a chest X-ray and #Person2# guides #Person1# to be X-rayed and checks the film.
[ "#Person1#: I came here to get a chest X-ray.\n#Person2#: I will need you to take your clothes off from the waist up and put on the gown, leaving the opening in the back.\n#Person1#: What comes next?\n#Person2#: I will need you to face this glass plate right over here.\n#Person1#: Should I do anything else?\n#Perso...
train_7656
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# helps #Person1# to open two different accounts and informs #Person1# of their minimum initial deposit respectively.
[ "#Person1#: I'd like to open a one-year time deposit account and a checking account.\n#Person2#: Okay, if you'll please fill out these forms. . .\n#Person1#: Sure, is there any regulations about my accont?\n#Person2#: There's a minimum initial deposit of $ 100 for the checking account, and a minimum deposit of $ 50...
train_7657
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells Bob that there won't be any results of the forensic tests because it was all destroyed in a laboratory fire. Bob feels shocked and cannot accept it.
[ "#Person1#: Bob, can I talk to you for a minute? There have been some developments for the Stewart case that I really need to talk to you about.\n#Person2#: Yeah, what's the matter now? We've had so much trouble with this case already. Don't tell me there's more bad news.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm afraid there is. I ha...
train_7658
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# think a play is dull, but the costumes and scenery are marvelous.
[ "#Person1#: Did you like the play?\n#Person2#: Not really. It's a dull one, and the production isn't satisfactory, either.\n#Person1#: You're absolutely right. The acting could be better.\n#Person2#: To be fair, though, both the costumes and scenery are marvelous." ]
train_7659
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# is feeling sick and #Person1# consults #Person2#. They think #Person2# might get the flu.
[ "#Person1#: You look kind of green.\n#Person2#: I don't feel so good. I am feeling sick to my stomach.\n#Person1#: Have you had anything to eat lately?\n#Person2#: I had fried shrimp and clams for lunch.\n#Person1#: Perhaps the food was bad.\n#Person2#: Perhaps, but I haven't felt well for a few days now.\n#Person1...
train_7660
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# talks about #Person2#'s last job that #Person2# was treated like an intern at first and then a new editor promoted #Person2# to features writer. #Person2# left because #Person2# needed a more challenging role.
[ "#Person1#: Okay, now I'd like to find out more about your last job. I see you spent almost four years at the London Weekly, is that right?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. To be honest, the first year was quite tough for me. I was really just treated more like an intern. I didn't have many responsibilities and I fou...
train_7661
Summarize the following conversation.
John dreamed to be a pilot and #Person1# dreamed to be a scientist. Then they talk about the practical dream at present.
[ "#Person1#: John, did you have a dream when you was a little boy?\n#Person2#: Of course I did. I dreamed to be a pilot when I grow up. But unfortunately, I didn't realize it.\n#Person1#: I had the same experience with you. When I was a little boy I dreamed to be a great scientist. But now you see, I'm just a common...
train_7662
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# might be laid off but #Person2# is not listening at all. #Person1# asks #Person2# to let #Person1# share #Person1# feelings and listen to #Person1#. But #Person2# is still joking after hearing that which makes #Person1# very angry. #Person2# then understands #Person2#'s problems...
[ "#Person1#: Hi. Hi Sweetie. I'm home. Um, I'm home!\n#Person2#: Oh, hi honey. Welcome home. How was you day?\n#Person1#: Well ...\n#Person2#: That's good.\n#Person1#: It was terrible. The company is going to lay off about 50 people, and I might be one of them.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's nice.\n#Person1#: That's nice? Y...
train_7663
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# has to get up early so #Person1# says goodbye to #Person2#.
[ "#Person1#: It's ten o'clock. I'm going to have to be leaving.\n#Person2#: Leaving? Already?\n#Person1#: Yes. I've got to get up early tomorrow morning.\n#Person2#: OK. Stop over again sometime.\n#Person1#: Sure. Thank you very much for your dinner. See you then.\n#Person2#: See you then." ]
train_7664
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# teaches #Person1# to use cell phones and reminds #Person1# of paying the phone bill.
[ "#Person1#: I read the instructions, but I'm still not sure how to use my cell phone.\n#Person2#: Actually, it's pretty easy. First of all, don't forget to turn it on.\n#Person1#: Got it!\n#Person2#: Then dial the number. And remember to press the 'send' button.\n#Person1#: That's all?\n#Person2#: Pretty much. Just...
train_7665
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# bought a computer and thanks #Person1# for lending #Person1#'s computer to #Person2#. #Person2# uses #Person2#'s computer to watch DVDs.
[ "#Person1#: Did you have a busy week?\n#Person2#: Emm, well, no. I mean I didn't do a lot, but I bought a computer.\n#Person1#: You did? Thank godness. Now you don't need to borrow mine. You had it for two weeks last time.\n#Person2#: Yeah, so sorry about that. I wrote my history paper on it. Thanks again, by the w...
train_7666
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# allows #Person1# to see a movie when #Person1# finished the English class and cleaning out the garage on Saturday. #Person1# is concerned about the showtime. #Person2# will drop #Person1# off at the movie theatre at about 4:30.
[ "#Person1#: Dad, can I go to a movie this week with Shannon?\n#Person2#: Let me look at the calendar here. Hmm. When are you thinking about going to a movie?\n#Person1#: Uh, we're thinking about seeing a movie on Wednesday after school.\n#Person2#: Well, that's not going to work. You haven't practiced your piano at...
train_7667
Summarize the following conversation.
William Woods books a double room with a bath from Monday to Saturday for $ 65 per night.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning, Hillton Hotel. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Good morning. My name is William Woods. I'd like to book a single room with bath.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid the single room has booked out, what about the double room with bath?\n#Person2#: That's OK. By the way, how much is the fee per night?\n#Pers...
train_7668
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# that a drunk driver hit a bus and it caused a large crowd on the street corner.
[ "#Person1#: Did you see the large crowd on the street corner when you came to school this morning?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did. What was that all about?\n#Person1#: A serious accident happened. A drunk driver hit a bus full of passengers.\n#Person2#: Oh dear! A lot of people must have been hurt or even killed?\n#Person1...
train_7669
Summarize the following conversation.
Dr. Smith wanted to find a place to live and write in India and he settled down happily in the village. Dr. Smith believes that what is happening in the Third World is more important than anything else so he gave up his comfortable life and came to this village to try and share their way of life.
[ "#Person1#: Dr. Smith, you were a political journalist in America and I was told that you've chosen to live here, a mountain village like this in the Himalayan Community. Could you please tell me why you came to India and settled down here?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. I came to India a year ago to have a better und...
train_7670
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# and #Person2#'s roommates planned on walking to #Person1#'s place for dinner, but #Person1# advises #Person2# to take a taxi because the house is in a high crime area. #Person1# also tells #Person2# that #Person1#'s purse was stolen when #Person1# first moved in.
[ "#Person1#: are you still coming to my place for dinner tomorrow night? \n#Person2#: of course. Is the dinner still on? \n#Person1#: yes, I was just wondering how you and your roommate were planning on coming to my place. \n#Person2#: we were planning on walking both ways since the weather is still nice. \n#Person1...
train_7671
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# they don't have the kind of shoes of #Person1#'s interest because they are not in fashion this year.
[ "#Person1#: Do you have any shoes like these? \n#Person2#: What size? \n#Person1#: Size five. \n#Person2#: What colour? \n#Person1#: Black. \n#Person2#: I'm sorry. We don't haven any. \n#Person1#: But my sister bought this pair last month. \n#Person2#: Did she buy them here? \n#Person1#: No, she bought them in the ...
train_7672
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# has decided not to rent a house and find another one closer to #Person1#'s workplace.
[ "#Person1#: Dick, I've decided not to rent that house. \n#Person2#: But yesterday you said you would rent it. \n#Person1#: I've changed my mind. \n#Person2#: Why is that? \n#Person1#: Well, I think maybe I should find a house that is closer to where I work. \n#Person2#: Maybe you're right." ]
train_7673
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# says David got engaged and will get married next June. #Person2# is really surprised.
[ "#Person1#: Have you heard about Anlesen David? \n#Person2#: No, have they have another fight? \n#Person1#: No, they got engageed. \n#Person2#: You must be joking. Those two. \n#Person1#: Well, my dear. I didn't believe either. But got it straight form the horse's mouth. Davi called me this morning. \n#Person2#: So...
train_7674
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# thinks smoking is harmful and discusses ways to stop smoking with #Person1#.
[ "#Person1#: What do you think of smoking? \n#Person2#: It's harmful not only for yourself but for others. \n#Person1#: What in your opinion can be done to stop smoking? \n#Person2#: Stop producing cigarettes. \n#Person1#: But that'll affect the national economy. \n#Person2#: That's right. But I don't think there ar...
train_7675
Summarize the following conversation.
Tom is going fishing and he has been interested in it since he was a child.
[ "#Person1#: What are you doing here, Tom?\n#Person2#: I am organizing my fishing equipment.\n#Person1#: What for?\n#Person2#: I'm going fishing with my best friend.\n#Person1#: So you really like fishing huh?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I do.\n#Person1#: When did you first become interested in fishing?\n#Person2#: Long ago. ...
train_7676
Summarize the following conversation.
Mary invites John to her home for dinner. But then John finds the fact is that Mary wants John to help her with her science project. So John makes an excuse and declines her invitation.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, John. What are your plans for the weekend?\n#Person2#: Huh? My plans? Nothing really. Probably read some books or play on my computer. Why?\n#Person1#: Well, I want to invite you to my home for dinner. So we can get to know each other better.\n#Person2#: You want to invite me to dinner? But we've be...
train_7677
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# thinks the party was good but they shouldn't have invited #Person2#'s boss because he stayed too late.
[ "#Person1#: How was your dinner party last Sunday?\n#Person2#: I think it went pretty well, all of the 10 guests really seemed to enjoy themselves.\n#Person1#: That's nice.\n#Person2#: But we shouldn't have invited my boss again. We can never get him to leave.\n#Person1#: Really? How late did he stay this time? Unt...
train_7678
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# shares three silly yesterday's TV news stories with #Person1#.
[ "#Person1#: I missed the TV news last night. What was the lead story on the news?\n#Person2#: Some actress was in court for driving without a license.\n#Person1#: What was the second story?\n#Person2#: Some actor married a woman young enough to be his daughter.\n#Person1#: What was the third story?\n#Person2#: A bu...
train_7679
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# the mountain running takes place in the countryside and introduces its history. #Person2# tells that Dragons Back is only for experienced people and people should start with something easy and work their way up to more challenging runs.
[ "#Person1#: Do a lot of people do mountain running?\n#Person2#: Yes, the runs take place in the countryside. The areas like the Lake District in the Highlands of Scotland are very popular. But this doesn't stop people from the city taking part. For example, I drive to my club for my city apartment.\n#Person1#: Can ...
train_7680
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# likes lively music that has a fast beat, while #Person1# prefers classical ones. #Person1# says classical music is good for people's brain and #Person1# usually listens to it in the evenings to relax.
[ "#Person1#: What kind of music do you like listening to?\n#Person2#: I like music that has a fast beat and it's lively, like dance music which is sometimes too loud, though. You prefer classical music, don't you?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. I find it very relaxing. I often listen to Mozart or bach in the evening after a...
train_7681
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# needs to use the fax machine urgently but it's not working properly. #Person2# suggests #Person1# call an extension number for help.
[ "#Person1#: I am waiting for a fax but just now I found there ' s something wrong with the fax machine.\n#Person2#: What ' s wrong with the fax machine? Is it urgent?\n#Person1#: Yes, very urgent. And there is no other fax machine around. And the office of our boss is closed, so I can not use his machine either. An...
train_7682
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells Sarah that #Person1# was cheated into buying a brick as a camera for twenty dollars as the guy claimed that he had to get rid of these stolen cameras. Sarah blames #Person1# for trying to buy stolen goods.
[ "#Person1#: Oh, my God! I've been cheated!\n#Person2#: What? What did you buy?\n#Person1#: It's a brick! I can't believe how stupid I was. Damn it!\n#Person2#: What is it? Why did you buy a brick?\n#Person1#: There was a guy on the sidewalk.He had three new boxes, Panasonic video camera boxes.He said he had to get ...
train_7683
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# are introducing to the audience some job interview skills. Interviewees, especially graduates, need to sell themselves by preparing in advance, being truthful and realistic, and making corresponding adjustments to leave a deep impression.
[ "#Person1#: Just as the saying goes, every potter praises his own pot. You should pay special attention to selling yourself properly in the interview.\n#Person2#: It is especially important for the graduates who step into the job market for the first time.\n#Person1#: You'd better prepare what you are going to say ...
train_7684
Summarize the following conversation.
Bill's late again because of oversleeping. #Person1# warns that Billy might be fired by the manager and suggest Billy apologize.
[ "#Person1#: Billy, you are late again.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry I'm late. I overslept. Is the manager here today?\n#Person1#: Yes he ' s in his office.\n#Person2#: Oh, I hope he didn't notice me.\n#Person1#: Don't take any chances. It'd be best if you told him and promised not to be late again. He's already mad at you...
train_7685
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants two orange juice smoothies with yogurt and #Person2# recommends caterpillar fungus.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, could we have two orange juice smoothies?\n#Person2#: Would you like those with yogurt?\n#Person1#: Sure, why not?\n#Person2#: What else would you like to add? We highly recommend caterpillar fungus.\n#Person1#: Caterpillar fungus?! What the heck is that?\n#Person2#: It ' s a special kind of Chinese...
train_7686
Summarize the following conversation.
Tonia and Amy are window-shopping. Tonia has trashed her party outfit. Amy has got some wonderful clothes and will help with Tonia's outfit.
[ "#Person1#: Wow, Amy, look at that number.\n#Person2#: What's so great about it?\n#Person1#: What do you mean? It's a scrim.\n#Person2#: Not to me, I wouldn't be caught dead in that.\n#Person1#: I love that kind of stuff.\n#Person2#: Yeah, you seem to like those styles.\n#Person1#: Sure do. I get a kick out of look...
train_7687
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# wants to exchange the scratched table ordered last week and wants #Person1# to deliver the new one sooner because #Person1#'ll hold a dinner party this weekend.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Pauline's Furniture Store, Faye speaking. How may I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello, I ordered a dining table last week. The order arrived today, but there are several scratches on the surface of the table. I would like to exchange it.\n#Person1#: I'm terribly sorry about that. We could take it back ...
train_7688
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# about the new girl at the school and describes her appearance.
[ "#Person1#: Have you met the new girl?\n#Person2#: No. Have you?\n#Person1#: She's one of the prettiest girls at the school.\n#Person2#: What does she look like?\n#Person1#: Well, she's quite short.\n#Person2#: How tall would you say that she is?\n#Person1#: I would say she's only 5 feet.\n#Person2#: What about her...
train_7689
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# pleads not guilty and will tell #Person1# everything if #Person1# releases #Person2#.
[ "#Person1#: Order in the court!\n#Person2#: I would like to make my plea.\n#Person1#: What is it?\n#Person2#: I would like to plead not guilty.\n#Person1#: You do realize that all the evidence points to you?\n#Person2#: I know. But I did not do it.\n#Person1#: How do you figure that?\n#Person2#: I didn't commit the...
train_7690
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# pays some cash into her account with #Person1#'s assistance since one of the ATMs is down.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning, Madam. How can I be of service?\n#Person2#: I'd like to pay this cash into my account please. I usually do it at the machine, but the queue is very long today.\n#Person1#: Yes, I'm sorry about that. One of our Atms is down and we are waiting for it to be repaired, but it should be up and r...
train_7691
Summarize the following conversation.
Rick Fields and Bob Copeland are commentating on the match of Men's Volleyball between China and Brazil.
[ "#Person1#: It's a beautiful day here in New Zealand at the Men's Volleyball world championship. My name is Rick Fields and I'm joined by the man with the plan, Bob Copeland.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Rick. We'Ve got a very exciting encounter ahead of us today as two powerhouse teams, Brazil and China, face off agains...
train_7692
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to call on #Person2# at 7. #Person2# agrees.
[ "#Person1#: Do you mind if we call on you this evening?\n#Person2#: Of course not, we'd be happy if you could come. What time will you be able to come?\n#Person1#: How about seven o'clock?\n#Person2#: Fine. We'll be expecting you." ]
train_7693
Summarize the following conversation.
Steve tells #Person1# he's stressed because he hasn't finished all the projects his boss assigned to him.
[ "#Person1#: Steve, you look pale. What happened?\n#Person2#: I didn't sleep a wink last night.\n#Person1#: Did you have something on your mind? You look so concerned. Maybe I can help you.\n#Person2#: Well, I am under a lot of pressure. My boss is very pushy. He assigned me three projects. Now the deadlines are nea...
train_7694
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# is considering the new job. #Person1# thinks #Person1# might enjoy the job but there isn't much creativity involved, and a slight decrease in pay might be worth the growth.
[ "#Person1#: I am not certain, but I think I might ask to be considered for the new job.\n#Person2#: Why are you considering trying for it?\n#Person1#: I think that I might like it, but I am still thinking about it.\n#Person2#: What is it about this job that appeals to you?\n#Person1#: I think that I would enjoy the...
train_7695
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to cut #Person1#'s hair short and #Person2#'ll make it for #Person1#.
[ "#Person1#: I want to try something different today.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: I want a different hair style.\n#Person2#: What style do you want?\n#Person1#: Can you make my hair short?\n#Person2#: Exactly how short do you want it?\n#Person1#: Make it a few inches long.\n#Person2#: Are you sure you ...
train_7696
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks Joseph about the woman and the man standing next to her. Joseph tells #Person1# their names and other information.
[ "#Person1#: Joseph, who is that woman?\n#Person2#: That's Susan.\n#Person1#: What does she do for work?\n#Person2#: She's a lawyer.\n#Person1#: Is she American?\n#Person2#: No, but she speaks English fluently.\n#Person1#: She's really tall. Do you know her?\n#Person2#: Yes, I know her. We're friends.\n#Person1#: Wh...
train_7697
Summarize the following conversation.
Julie tells #Person1# that there are only replays of the games or commercials, or low-quality shows on TV. #Person1# gets disappointed and suggests going outside and doing something real.
[ "#Person1#: Julie, what's on the tube?\n#Person2#: nothing but bench of commercials. These days the amount of commercials is amazing.\n#Person1#: yeah. Maybe we can change to another channel. what about the sports channel? Let's see if there's a game on.\n#Person2#: okay. Nope, it's a replay of yesterday's soccer m...
train_7698
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# blundered up a watch under the sofa and #Person1# tells #Person2# it's #Person1#'s watch.
[ "#Person1#: Is this watch yours?\n#Person2#: No, it isn't mine. I blundered upon it under the sofa. Do youknow whose watch it is?\n#Person1#: Let me have a look. It's mine. I have been looking for it, but just cannot find it. It's present from my father.\n#Person2#: Well, here you are. Remember to put it in a prope...
train_7699
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to have his shirts washed and ironed. #Person1# then asks for an urgent dry-cleaning of a suit the day after tomorrow with #Person2#'s assistance.
[ "#Person1#: I'd like to have these shirts washed and ironed.\n#Person2#: Ok, do you want us to use starch?\n#Person1#: Yes, heavy starch in the collar, please.\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. Your shirts will be ready by Thursday morning. Anything else?\n#Person1#: I also have a suit to be dry-cleaned. Can I fetch it the day...