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train_10000 | #Person1#: Are things still going badly with your house guest?
#Person2#: It's getting worse. Now he's eating me out of house and home. I've tried talking to him but it all goes in one ear and out the other. He makes himself at home, which is fine. But what really gets me is that yesterday he walked into the living ro... | Leo tells #Person1# things are getting worse with his house guest, who used to be his best friend in college. #Person1# suggests that it's time to lay down the law. | house guest | [
{
"content": "Are things still going badly with your house guest?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "It's getting worse. Now he's eating me out of house and home. I've tried talking to him but it all goes in one ear and out the other. He makes himself at home, which is fine. Bu... |
train_10001 | #Person1#: They'll do the operation for you this Friday.
#Person2#: But Saturday is my birthday.
#Person1#: I think it's important to do now. We can have a birthday party for you when you come out of the hospital.
#Person2#: But it won't be on my birthday.
#Person1#: But your health is more important. Believe me! | #Person1#'s trying to persuade #Person2# that having the operation done is more important than #Person2#'s birthday party. | have an operation | [
{
"content": "They'll do the operation for you this Friday.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "But Saturday is my birthday.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I think it's important to do now. We can have a birthday party for you when you ... |
train_10002 | #Person1#: It's difficult to find a suitable job this year. It's a lot of pressure.
#Person2#: Now college graduates are being encouraged to start their own business. It sounds really good for us. We can get some valuable social experience, which will be helpful in our future jobs. We may also learn about ourselves and... | #Person2# has decided to start #Person2#'s own business. #Person1# thinks college graduates lack of money and knowledge to do so, so it's difficult to make a decision. | start business | [
{
"content": "It's difficult to find a suitable job this year. It's a lot of pressure.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Now college graduates are being encouraged to start their own business. It sounds really good for us. We can get some valuable social experience, which will... |
train_10003 | #Person1#: Hello, Tom. I'm afraid I need your help.
#Person2#: Sure, what's the matter?
#Person1#: My sister Mary is coming to see me tomorrow morning, but I forgot that I've got 2 lessons. Could you meet her for me please?
#Person2#: No problem, but I've never seen your sister before.
#Person1#: She is a medium bill w... | #Person1# asks Tom to meet #Person1#'s sister at the airport tomorrow at 7:30 and describes how she looks like. | meet someone | [
{
"content": "Hello, Tom. I'm afraid I need your help.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sure, what's the matter?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "My sister Mary is coming to see me tomorrow morning, but I forgot that I've got 2 lessons... |
train_10004 | #Person1#: Ashley, will you deliver this document to Green Mama's by 3 o'clock or should I ask Rebecca?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Peter. I am scheduled to meet a customer at 2 o'clock and I don't know how long the meeting will last. Also, Rebecca won't be back until 4:00.
#Person1#: What should I do? Victor just started wo... | Ashley tells #Person1# she and Rebecca aren't able to deliver the document and advises #Person1# to ask Victor. | deliver a document | [
{
"content": "Ashley, will you deliver this document to Green Mama's by 3 o'clock or should I ask Rebecca?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'm sorry, Peter. I am scheduled to meet a customer at 2 o'clock and I don't know how long the meeting will last. Also, Rebecca won't be... |
train_10005 | #Person1#: Wake up, darling.
#Person2#: What for? it's only 5 o'clock in the morning.
#Person1#: We're going jogging.
#Person2#: This early?
#Person1#: Get out of bed. Remember our agreement. Don't break it on the first day.
#Person2#: What shall I wear?
#Person1#: Sportswear and jogging shoes.
#Person2#: I don't have ... | #Person1# wakes #Person2# up at 5 o'clock because they agreed to go jogging. #Person2# is unwilling to go and makes excuses. | go jogging | [
{
"content": "Wake up, darling.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "What for? it's only 5 o'clock in the morning.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "We're going jogging.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "T... |
train_10006 | #Person1#: Have you ever thought about having children, Kaitlyn?
#Person2#: My husband and I have thought about it, but we've decided not to have any. They're just too expensive. Besides, with all the news about global warming on the news lately, who knows what kind of Worl
#Person1#: Well, I've always wanted to have l... | Kaitlyn doesn't want children because they are expensive. Because she grew up with a big family, she always wanted to be an only child. #Person1# thinks it is hard to imagine how many people there would be in China without the one-child policy. | Children | [
{
"content": "Have you ever thought about having children, Kaitlyn?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "My husband and I have thought about it, but we've decided not to have any. They're just too expensive. Besides, with all the news about global warming on the news lately, who ... |
train_10007 | #Person1#: What's the side dish that you're making for dinner?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I was thinking of making a vegetable.
#Person1#: What kind of vegetable are you thinking about making?
#Person2#: Do you know what kind of vegetable you want to eat?
#Person1#: Why don't you make some corn?
#Person2#: How would you ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# wants grilled corn as the side dish for dinner. #Person2#'ll grill some corn then. | side dish | [
{
"content": "What's the side dish that you're making for dinner?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'm not sure. I was thinking of making a vegetable.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What kind of vegetable are you thinking about makin... |
train_10008 | #Person1#: What were you and Richard talking about earlier? It looked intense.
#Person2#: Yeah, Richard said something to me that I didn't appreciate.
#Person1#: Oh, no. I know how insensitive he can be. What has he done now?
#Person2#: He asked me how long it took me to learn English.
#Person1#: But, you were born and... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that Richard asked #Person1# how long it took #Person1# to learn English but actually #Person1# was born in California. #Person2# thinks this is racist. #Person1# answered the question and asked Richard the same question, then Richard apologized to #Person1#. | offensive question | [
{
"content": "What were you and Richard talking about earlier? It looked intense.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yeah, Richard said something to me that I didn't appreciate.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Oh, no. I know how insensi... |
train_10009 | #Person1#: Is everything to your satisfaction?
#Person2#: No, the steak was recommended, but it is not very fresh.
#Person1#: Oh! Sorry to hear that. This is quite unusual as we have steak from the market every day.
#Person2#: So what? It is not fresh and I'm not happy about it.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir. Do you wish t... | #Person2# tells #Person1# he is not happy with the steak because it is not fresh. | steak | [
{
"content": "Is everything to your satisfaction?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "No, the steak was recommended, but it is not very fresh.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Oh! Sorry to hear that. This is quite unusual as we have steak... |
train_10010 | #Person1#: have you ever been in an earthquake?
#Person2#: yes, I experienced one when I was in Tokyo once. The tremors only lasted a few seconds though and then it was over.
#Person1#: do you know where it measured on the Richter scale?
#Person2#: I don't remember, but it wasn't very serious. Have you ever been in an ... | #Person2# has experienced an earthquake in Tokyo. #Person1# was in tornadoes few times in childhood because where #Person1# is from a prime location for tornadoes. #Person1#'s father's new car was damaged in a flood. | Earthquake, tornado, flood | [
{
"content": "have you ever been in an earthquake?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "yes, I experienced one when I was in Tokyo once. The tremors only lasted a few seconds though and then it was over.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "do... |
train_10011 | #Person1#: Hey, man, look, what's on the wall over there?
#Person2#: Don't you know that? It's all about new office rules.
#Person1#: What does it say?
#Person2#: It says smoking is not allowed in any private offices. It might be the most terrible thing for you.
#Person1#: I can smoke outside of the office. But what el... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the new office rules include that smoking is not allowed in private offices, employees should get approval from the manager if asking for leave, the vacation policy remained the same, and being late will be fined 20 Yuan per minute. | New office rules | [
{
"content": "Hey, man, look, what's on the wall over there?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Don't you know that? It's all about new office rules.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What does it say?",
"name": "Person1",
"role":... |
train_10012 | #Person1#: I would like to order some internet today.
#Person2#: What kind would you like?
#Person1#: What kind of internet is there?
#Person2#: You can get DEL or dial-up.
#Person1#: Which of those two is best?
#Person2#: I would recommend DEL.
#Person1#: So that one better?
#Person2#: It's better because it doesn't t... | #Person2# recommends DEL to #Person1# because DEL isn't connected through the phone line. | order internet | [
{
"content": "I would like to order some internet today.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "What kind would you like?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What kind of internet is there?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
... |
train_10013 | #Person1#: how can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to buy some perform for my girlfriend.
#Person1#: do you know what kind of scent she usually wears?
#Person2#: she usually doesn't wear anything but a few drops of Chanel No. 5. But I'd like to buy her a new Fragrance.
#Person1#: ok, here are some of our most popular p... | #Person2# wants to buy some perfume for #Person2#'s girlfriend. #Person1# recommends a new perfume by Clinique. #Person2#'ll take it. #Person1# promotes other cosmetics to #Person2# but #Person2# doesn't think #Person2#'s girlfriend needs them. | Shopping | [
{
"content": "how can I help you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'd like to buy some perform for my girlfriend.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "do you know what kind of scent she usually wears?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": ... |
train_10014 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Is anyone in that seat next to you?
#Person2#: No, I don't think so.
#Person1#: Do you mind if I put my jacket there?
#Person2#: No. It's no problem. Are you American?
#Person1#: Yes. And you?
#Person2#: No. I'm from Taiwan. Can't you see?
#Person1#: Well, there are many Chinese Americans, you kno... | #Person1# takes the seat next to #Person2#. #Person1# compliments on #Person2#'s English. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# lives in Taichung and #Person1# is a history teacher in Dong-Hai university. #Person1# flies back to States once a year to visit #Person1#'s family and #Person1# doesn't feel strange living in T... | Casual talk | [
{
"content": "Excuse me. Is anyone in that seat next to you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "No, I don't think so.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Do you mind if I put my jacket there?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},... |
train_10015 | #Person1#: what are you looking for?
#Person2#: I want to buy a new camcorder for my trip this summer.
#Person1#: do you know what camcorder options are available?
#Person2#: not really. I thought I'd just have a look today.
#Person1#: would you like to look at the new digital camcorders that have just come in?
#Person... | #Person2# wants to buy a new camcorder for the summer trip, #Person1# recommends the newest and most popular Sony model with above-average battery life and good night vision and can take still photos and record sounds within 8 feet of the camera. | Camera | [
{
"content": "what are you looking for?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I want to buy a new camcorder for my trip this summer.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "do you know what camcorder options are available?",
"name": "Person1",... |
train_10016 | #Person1#: Karen, do you have a minute? I'd like to ask you about something.
#Person2#: Sure. What is it?
#Person1#: I think you can give me some advice. You have worked here longer, and I just want to know what you think.
#Person2#: I'm glad to help you. But what is it you want to ask about?
#Person1#: I am worried ab... | Annie tells Karen she is worried about the meeting because she feels she was rude and talked to Mr. Drummond too directly as a woman. Karen tells Annie she wasn't and Mr. Drummond is not sexist and he appreciates his employee for their work, not their gender. | Working | [
{
"content": "Karen, do you have a minute? I'd like to ask you about something.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sure. What is it?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I think you can give me some advice. You have worked here longer, and I... |
train_10017 | #Person1#: Judy, what is everybody talking about?
#Person2#: Haven't you heard? Richard was fired by our manager.
#Person1#: You're kidding. It can't be true.
#Person2#: Believe it or not. Everybody is talking about it in the company.
#Person1#: Really? I'm surprised.
#Person2#: Me too. | Judy and #Person1# are surprised that Richard was fired. | Gossip | [
{
"content": "Judy, what is everybody talking about?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Haven't you heard? Richard was fired by our manager.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "You're kidding. It can't be true.",
"name": "Person1",
... |
train_10018 | #Person1#: Let's take a coffee break, shall we?
#Person2#: I wish I could, but I can't.
#Person1#: What keeps you so busy? You've been sitting there for hours. You've got to walk around. You just can't stay on the computer forever.
#Person2#: Well, I am up to my neck in work. I've got to finish this report. Sarah needs... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to take a break but #Person2# wants to keep working and finish the report by noon. | Working and break | [
{
"content": "Let's take a coffee break, shall we?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I wish I could, but I can't.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What keeps you so busy? You've been sitting there for hours. You've got to walk around. Y... |
train_10019 | #Person1#: I'm forming a music band.
#Person2#: Do you already know how to play an instrument?
#Person1#: Uh. . . Yeah! I'Ve told you a thousand times that I'm learning to play the drums. Now that I know how to play well, I would like to form a rock band.
#Person2#: Aside from yourself, who are the other members of the... | #Person1# can play the drums well now and wants to form a rock band, so #Person1# asks #Person2# to come for an audition as the singer. | rock band | [
{
"content": "I'm forming a music band.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Do you already know how to play an instrument?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Uh. . . Yeah! I'Ve told you a thousand times that I'm learning to play the drums. ... |
train_10020 | #Person1#: Today more and more families have personal computers. People have wider range of choice to communicate with the outside world.
#Person2#: Right. With the establishment of Internet and a lot of web companies, people are getting more and more dependent on the web.
#Person1#: One of the common uses of PC is tha... | #Person1# and #Person2# think people are getting dependent on computers and the web. #Person1# tells #Person2# how people buy goods online. | Computers and web | [
{
"content": "Today more and more families have personal computers. People have wider range of choice to communicate with the outside world.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Right. With the establishment of Internet and a lot of web companies, people are getting more and more... |
train_10021 | #Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hello?
#Person1#: Can I speak to Li Hong, please?
#Person2#: Speaking.
#Person1#: Hi, Li Hong. This is Alice.
#Person2#: Hi, Alice. How are you?
#Person1#: Not bad. Li Hong, I am sorry that I can't go to see Mrs. Brown with you tomorrow morning. My mother is ill. I must take care of her.
#P... | Alice calls Li Hong and says she can't go to see Mrs. Brown tomorrow because her mom is ill. | Changing schedule | [
{
"content": "Hello?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hello?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Can I speak to Li Hong, please?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Speaking.",
"name": "Person2",
"... |
train_10022 | #Person1#: What can I do for you, madam?
#Person2#: I'd like to buy a toy car for my son.
#Person1#: How about this one?
#Person2#: It looks nice. How much is it?
#Person1#: They're three hundred dollars.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm afraid it's too expensive. Can you show me something cheaper?
#Person1#: OK, This one is one hun... | #Person1# assists #Person2# in buying a toy car for #Person2#'s son. | Buying toys | [
{
"content": "What can I do for you, madam?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'd like to buy a toy car for my son.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "How about this one?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content":... |
train_10023 | #Person1#: Hello. I want to reconfirm our flight to London.
#Person2#: Yes, sir. Did you call the airline?
#Person1#: Yes, I did. But I couldn't communicate with them in English. They speak only Spanish. So I need your help.
#Person2#: Certainly, sir. What is the flight number and when are you leaving?
#Person1#: We ar... | #Person1# wants to reconfirm the flight to London and #Person2# asks him to dial 35 for English-speaking staff. | Flight reconfirmation | [
{
"content": "Hello. I want to reconfirm our flight to London.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, sir. Did you call the airline?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Yes, I did. But I couldn't communicate with them in English. They spea... |
train_10024 | #Person1#: Hello! You have reached the offices of Maddox and McKnight, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, my name is Max Richards. May I please speak to George Nelson? I have already called several times. It seems I always catch him out of the office.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. Mr. Nelson is away at the moment. I'm sorry t... | Max is calling Mr. Nelson's office to speak to him about the Girard case, but #Person2# tells Max that Nelson is away. Max has missed Nelson a few times so this time he leaves his name and phone number so Nelson can call him back. | Looking for Nelson | [
{
"content": "Hello! You have reached the offices of Maddox and McKnight, can I help you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, my name is Max Richards. May I please speak to George Nelson? I have already called several times. It seems I always catch him out of the office.",
... |
train_10025 | #Person1#: Amanda, how do you like this peaked cap?
#Person2#: Didn't you say you want to buy a top hat?
#Person1#: But I think this one fits me Well. Why don't you try on the sombrero in black?
#Person2#: I don't like caps at all. | #Person1# likes the peaked cap while Amanda doesn't like caps | Buying hat | [
{
"content": "Amanda, how do you like this peaked cap?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Didn't you say you want to buy a top hat?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "But I think this one fits me Well. Why don't you try on the sombrero in ... |
train_10026 | #Person1#: Oh, my God! What's this?
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: Look! This window is open.
#Person2#: Did you open it before we left?
#Person1#: Are you kidding? It's winter. Why would I open it?
#Person2#: I don't know. Wait. Is this yours?
#Person1#: No! Oh, my God! Someone has broken into the house.
#Person2#: It lo... | #Person1# and Allen find someone has broken into their house. They are looking for what the robber has stolen and #Person1# is afraid that the thief is still upstairs. | House robbery | [
{
"content": "Oh, my God! What's this?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "What?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Look! This window is open.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Did you open it before we le... |
train_10027 | #Person1#: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the Cross Bakery building?
#Person2#: The Cross Bakery building? Oh sure. You're actually walking in the opposite direction.
#Person1#: Oh, you're kidding! I thought I was heading east.
#Person2#: No, east is the other direction. To get to the Bakery, you need to tu... | #Person1# asks #Person2# the way to the Cross Bakery building, #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# is in the opposite direction and tells #Person1# the right way. | asking for directions | [
{
"content": "Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the Cross Bakery building?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "The Cross Bakery building? Oh sure. You're actually walking in the opposite direction.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content":... |
train_10028 | #Person1#: Mom, I just finished my paper. Can you proofread it before I hand it in?
#Person2#: Sure, let's take a look. Sweetie, this is terrific. Your ideas are so original.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: I can tell you worked hard on it.
#Person1#: I really did! I started thinking about what I wanted to say three week... | #Person2# proofreads #Person1#'s paper and compliments on #Person1#'s original ideas and hard work. | paper proofread | [
{
"content": "Mom, I just finished my paper. Can you proofread it before I hand it in?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sure, let's take a look. Sweetie, this is terrific. Your ideas are so original.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Th... |
train_10029 | #Person1#: It smells like an ashtray in here!
#Person2#: Hi honey! What's wrong? Why do you have that look on your face?
#Person1#: What's wrong? I thought we agreed that you were gonna quit smoking.
#Person2#: No! I said I was going to cut down which is very different. You can't just expect me to go cold turkey overni... | #Person1# thought #Person2# will quit smoking but #Person2# just cut it down. #Person1# says cigarettes are expensive and it's illegal to smoke in the public. #Person2# doesn't have the willpower to quit it. | smoking | [
{
"content": "It smells like an ashtray in here!",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hi honey! What's wrong? Why do you have that look on your face?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What's wrong? I thought we agreed that you were gonna qu... |
train_10030 | #Person1#: Could you help me figure out how to look for a job?
#Person2#: We have lots of options, what type of job do you need?
#Person1#: I want to work in an office.
#Person2#: Do you want to work part-time or full-time?
#Person1#: I want to work full-time.
#Person2#: We have binders with local job listings or you c... | #Person1# wants a full-time office job. #Person2# suggests #Person1# use binders with local job lists or computers. #Person2# also suggests an appointment with a job counselor but #Person1# denies. | Looking for jobs | [
{
"content": "Could you help me figure out how to look for a job?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "We have lots of options, what type of job do you need?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I want to work in an office.",
"name": "Pers... |
train_10031 | #Person1#: Here is the final draft of our contract. I'm glad that we have reached an agreement on almost every term in our trade.
#Person2#: Yes, it seems to me we have come quite a long way. However, let me take a close look at the final draft.
#Person1#: Do you have some points to bring up?
#Person2#: Well, everythin... | #Person1# shows #Person2# the final draft of their contract with everything discussed included. #Person2# needs to check over the notes on every detail. | Contract | [
{
"content": "Here is the final draft of our contract. I'm glad that we have reached an agreement on almost every term in our trade.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, it seems to me we have come quite a long way. However, let me take a close look at the final draft.",
... |
train_10032 | #Person1#: I'd like to have this cashed, please.
#Person2#: Please put you name and address here. May I see your passport?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: How would you like it?
#Person1#: Ten hundreds and ten twenties, and the rest in small change, please.
#Person2#: OK. Here you are. | #Person2# is assisting #Person1# in having a thing cashed. | Cash out | [
{
"content": "I'd like to have this cashed, please.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Please put you name and address here. May I see your passport?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Yes.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
... |
train_10033 | #Person1#: How much are you asking for this?
#Person2#: I'm offering them to you at 150 yuan a piece. Is that all right?
#Person1#: Is tax already included in their price?
#Person2#: Yes. Our price can't be matched.
#Person1#: Would you consider a volume discount?
#Person2#: If you buy 1, 000 or more, you'll get a 10 %... | #Person1# accepts #Person2#'s offer at 150 yuan per piece and a possible volume discount. | offer | [
{
"content": "How much are you asking for this?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'm offering them to you at 150 yuan a piece. Is that all right?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Is tax already included in their price?",
"name": "P... |
train_10034 | #Person1#: So how did you like the restaurant?
#Person2#: Actually, it could have been better.
#Person1#: What didn't you like about it?
#Person2#: It is a new restaurant. I don't think they have their act together yet.
#Person1#: What did you think about the food?
#Person2#: I felt that the food was pretty mediocre.
#... | #Person1# and #Person2# think the food of the restaurant was mediocre and the service wasn't good. | New restaurant review | [
{
"content": "So how did you like the restaurant?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Actually, it could have been better.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What didn't you like about it?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
... |
train_10035 | #Person1#: do you have a minute?
#Person2#: sure, what would you like to discuss?
#Person1#: I've made a tough decision, sir. Here's my resignation.
#Person2#: well, I have to tell you that I'm quite surprised. Is there any possible way to change your mind?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not, sir. I've made up my mind. It's som... | #Person1# is going to resign because #Person1#'s mom is sick and #Person1# has to take care of her. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can take a leave of absence and they can hold #Person1#'s job. | Resignation | [
{
"content": "do you have a minute?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "sure, what would you like to discuss?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I've made a tough decision, sir. Here's my resignation.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "u... |
train_10036 | #Person1#: Where shall I register, please?
#Person2#: Here. Do you have a registration card?
#Person1#: Yes. Here you are.
#Person2#: Please register your information here and pay for it. And I'll make a medical record for you.
#Person1#: OK. How much do I need to pay for the registration?
#Person2#: Please pay ten yua... | #Person2# helps #Person1# with registration and #Person1# pays 10 yuan for the registration. #Person2# tells #Person1# where the consulting room is. | Registration | [
{
"content": "Where shall I register, please?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Here. Do you have a registration card?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Yes. Here you are.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content... |
train_10037 | #Person1#: Could you help me, Sir? My flight got in 15 minutes ago. Everyone else has picked up the luggage but mine hasn't come through.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Madam, I'll go and find out if there is any more to come. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to check her luggage. | luggage pick-up | [
{
"content": "Could you help me, Sir? My flight got in 15 minutes ago. Everyone else has picked up the luggage but mine hasn't come through.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'm sorry, Madam, I'll go and find out if there is any more to come.",
"name": "Person2",
"rol... |
train_10038 | #Person1#: Hi, David, you look awful. What's the trouble?
#Person2#: Well, believe it or not, I had an accident in the car this morning. Someone drove into the back of my car.
#Person1#: No! How did it happen?
#Person2#: I was just turning into my drive when another car came round the corner and drove into the back of ... | David tells #Person1# someone drove into the back of his car this morning and David didn't see him coming because the car was very fast. | Car accident | [
{
"content": "Hi, David, you look awful. What's the trouble?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Well, believe it or not, I had an accident in the car this morning. Someone drove into the back of my car.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "N... |
train_10039 | #Person1#: Good evening, everyone. Tonight, we will meet an honored guest, Mr. Philip Brown.
#Person2#: Hello, everyone. I'm the founder of the website Student Experience. I'm glad to meet all of you today.
#Person1#: Well, Mr. Brown, what made you decide to set up a website mainly for students?
#Person2#: To be exact,... | Mr. Brown, the founder of the website Student Experience, tells #Person1# the website started in 2010. Mr. Brown started the website because his sister had an accident and needed some assistance with her daily activities. | Student Experience website | [
{
"content": "Good evening, everyone. Tonight, we will meet an honored guest, Mr. Philip Brown.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hello, everyone. I'm the founder of the website Student Experience. I'm glad to meet all of you today.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assist... |
train_10040 | #Person1#: Hi, Betty, where are you going for your vacation?
#Person2#: Georgia. I've been waiting to go there for ages.
#Person1#: Now your dream will come true. When are you off?.
#Person2#: Next Wednesday evening.
#Person1#: How are you getting to the airport? Is anybody seeing you off?.
#Person2#: No, I will take a... | Betty is going to Georgia by plane next Wednesday evening and will be staying with her aunt. #Person1# is going to Florida by plane on Friday with #Person1#'s parents and maybe stay there for a week. | Vacation | [
{
"content": "Hi, Betty, where are you going for your vacation?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Georgia. I've been waiting to go there for ages.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Now your dream will come true. When are you off?.",
... |
train_10041 | #Person1#: You look quite different from what you used to.
#Person2#: Sure. I started exercising regularly two years ago and went from 253 pounds to a healthy 160 pounds and that is the only thing I did not give up halfway. | #Person2# started exercising 2 years ago and lost 93 pounds. | Exercising | [
{
"content": "You look quite different from what you used to.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sure. I started exercising regularly two years ago and went from 253 pounds to a healthy 160 pounds and that is the only thing I did not give up halfway.",
"name": "Person2",
... |
train_10042 | #Person1#: Someone came late last night looking for you. I told him you were out and suggested that he leave a no te, but he didn't.
#Person2#: Late last night? That's strange. What did he look like?
#Person1#: He seemed to be about thirty or so.
#Person2#: Was he tall or short?
#Person1#: He wasn't very tall, nor very... | #Person1# tells #Person2# someone came late last night looking for #Person2#. #Person1# was tired and sleepy so #Person1# didn't remember all characteristics of the person. | Casual talk | [
{
"content": "Someone came late last night looking for you. I told him you were out and suggested that he leave a no te, but he didn't.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Late last night? That's strange. What did he look like?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
... |
train_10043 | #Person1#: Hey Nick, what are you up to?
#Person2#: Not much, just heading over to the shooting range. You wanna come?
#Person1#: Seriously? You mean to fire a real weapon? I don't know man.
#Person2#: Yeah, it will be fun! I have a 9mm pistol that is really easy to shoot. I also have a revolver that's really fun to... | Nick invites #Person2# to the shooting ranger and gives him a lot of precautions about how to handle a weapon. #Person2# thinks it is cool in the movies but the reality is different. | Shooting | [
{
"content": "Hey Nick, what are you up to?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Not much, just heading over to the shooting range. You wanna come?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Seriously? You mean to fire a real weapon? I don't know ma... |
train_10044 | #Person1#: Wow, is that your sports car?
#Person2#: Yes, do you like it?
#Person1#: I love it! I used to always want to drive a green jaguar. Is it in good condition?
#Person2#: Yt looks good on the outside, but the inside is a different story. It needs a lot of servicing before it can go out on the roads again.
#P... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s green jaguar needs a new engine, the heating control, the brakes. #Person2# says it will cost a lot to get it all fixed. #Person1# really wants to go for a ride in it after it's fixed. | Sports car | [
{
"content": "Wow, is that your sports car?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, do you like it?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I love it! I used to always want to drive a green jaguar. Is it in good condition?",
"name": "Person... |
train_10045 | #Person1#: Would you care to order now, sir?
#Person2#: Yes. I think we're ready. Janet?
#Person3#: Yes. I'll have the baked salmon.
#Person1#: Very good. And what kind of potatoes would you like with that?
#Person3#: Boiled, please.
#Person1#: Vegetable?
#Person3#: Broccoli. . . Oh, no. Sorry. I think I'd rather... | #Person1# assists Janet in ordering the baked salmon with boiled potatoes, asparagus, salad with Russian cheese, and coffee. #Person2# orders a steak. | Food order | [
{
"content": "Would you care to order now, sir?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes. I think we're ready. Janet?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Very good. And what kind of potatoes would you like with that?",
"name": "Person1",
... |
train_10046 | #Person1#: Hey, Jack, where's your car?
#Person2#: I got rid of that clunker. This is my new one.
#Person1#: Is that right? It sure beats the old one?
#Person2#: Jump in, I'll give you a ride.
#Person1#: Ok. Boy, this looks expensive.
#Person2#: Yeah, it costed a bundle alright.
#Person1#: Wow, this's sinking a h... | Jack gives Daisy a ride in his new car. Daisy thinks Jack made a perfect choice about the car. | New car | [
{
"content": "Hey, Jack, where's your car?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I got rid of that clunker. This is my new one.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Is that right? It sure beats the old one?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": ... |
train_10047 | #Person1#: Where do you have to go.
#Person2#: To New York.
#Person1#: When do you have to be there.
#Person2#: Tomorrow morning.
#Person1#: How long do you have to be there?
#Person2#: Three days.
#Person1#: When will you be back?
#Person2#: On Friday. | #Person2# is going to New York for three days. | Schedule | [
{
"content": "Where do you have to go.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "To New York.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "When do you have to be there.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Tomorrow morning."... |
train_10048 | #Person1#: Would you like any toast, dear?
#Person2#: Um?
#Person1#: Toast, dear?
#Person2#: As you like.
#Person1#: Would you like any tea, dear?
#Person2#: It doesn't make any difference to me.
#Person1#: Oh, you're not listening to me.
#Person2#: Leave me alone. | #Person2# doesn't want to listen to #Person1#. | Casual talk | [
{
"content": "Would you like any toast, dear?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Um?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Toast, dear?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "As you like.",
"name": "Person2",... |
train_10049 | #Person1#: Hello, Tom! Do you mean you're going away?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I've booked the ticket and it's time for me to go back home.
#Person1#: Well, how long have you been in China?
#Person2#: I've been here for 2 years.
#Person1#: Did you enjoy your stay?
#Person2#: Yes, indeed. I should say I've had a wonderful ti... | Tom is leaving China. He enjoyed his stay in China and thanks for people's help. #Person1# invites Tom to dinner on Friday. | Leaving China | [
{
"content": "Hello, Tom! Do you mean you're going away?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Oh, yes. I've booked the ticket and it's time for me to go back home.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Well, how long have you been in China?",
... |
train_10050 | #Person1#: I had to go downtown yesterday because I needed to mail a package at the post office. Since I was only a few blocks from Main Street, I went over to Martins. Did you know that Martins has gone out of business? I'm not happy about that.
#Person2#: That's too bad, but I'm not surprised. A lot of family owned s... | #Person1# is not happy that Martins has gone out of business. #Person1# thinks everyone likes shopping centers due to the low prices and huge selection but #Person2# prefers Martins. | shopping | [
{
"content": "I had to go downtown yesterday because I needed to mail a package at the post office. Since I was only a few blocks from Main Street, I went over to Martins. Did you know that Martins has gone out of business? I'm not happy about that.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"cont... |
train_10051 | #Person1#: What do you do besides work and watching TV?
#Person2#: When I have some time, I'd like to exercise.
#Person1#: Do you go jogging or do you go to a health club?
#Person2#: I joined Samsung Health Club a couple of months ago.
#Person1#: How do you exercise?
#Person2#: I usually spend 30 minutes on the bicycle... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has joined Samsung Health club and does bicycle and lifts weight there. | Exercise | [
{
"content": "What do you do besides work and watching TV?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "When I have some time, I'd like to exercise.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Do you go jogging or do you go to a health club?",
"name": "P... |
train_10052 | #Person1#: Hey Matt, What are you doing here?
#Person2#: I called your house and your brother told me you'd be here, nice jacket.
#Person1#: Thanks, it's a present from the baseball team.
#Person2#: They're going to miss you. You're their star player.
#Person1#: I wasn't. Today we lost, 22 to 2.
#Person2#: Ouch. I thin... | Matt comes to see #Person1# and #Person1#'s team lost the baseball game today. #Person1# has decided to go to New York but Matt doesn't like a long-distance relationship | decision to move | [
{
"content": "Hey Matt, What are you doing here?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I called your house and your brother told me you'd be here, nice jacket.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Thanks, it's a present from the baseball team."... |
train_10053 | #Person1#: Do you have something to read?
#Person2#: Yes, I do.
#Person1#: Could you lend me one?
#Person2#: OK. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thanks. It's rather cold this morning, wouldn't you say?
#Person2#: You're right.
#Person1#: Do you know the news?
#Person2#: Which one?
#Person1#: Brazil wins the World Cup.
#Person... | #Person1# borrows something to read from #Person2# and they talk about the news. | read something | [
{
"content": "Do you have something to read?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, I do.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Could you lend me one?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "OK. Here you are.",
... |
train_10054 | #Person1#: What would be the earliest that I could actually move into my new house?
#Person2#: The keys will be turned in on Tuesday night. The house will be yours at that time.
#Person1#: What should we do to make sure that we have the electricity and water turned on?
#Person2#: You can tell the utility company what d... | #Person1# is moving into the new house and asks #Person2# about the keys, utilities, painting, carpet cleaning, and appliances of the new house. #Person1# asks for help on moving day, but #Person2# makes excuses to refuse. | new house | [
{
"content": "What would be the earliest that I could actually move into my new house?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "The keys will be turned in on Tuesday night. The house will be yours at that time.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": ... |
train_10055 | #Person1#: Is there a medication you can prescribe to help me with my problem?
#Person2#: There are various choices of blood pressure medication that we can try.
#Person1#: What is available?
#Person2#: We could start with Hydrochlorothiazide, which is a diuretic.
#Person1#: Are there many side effects?
#Person2#: Ther... | #Person2# prescribes some blood pressure medications such as Hydrochlorothiazide and Lisinopril to help #Person1# with the problem. #Person2# also explains the side effects. | blood pressure medication | [
{
"content": "Is there a medication you can prescribe to help me with my problem?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "There are various choices of blood pressure medication that we can try.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What is availab... |
train_10056 | #Person1#: I am so excited!
#Person2#: Excited about what?
#Person1#: I just voted.
#Person2#: Is this the first time you'Ve voted?
#Person1#: Yes, I just had my 18th birthday this year.
#Person2#: That's lucky.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: You turned 18 in an election year.
#Person1#: I didn't think about it lik... | #Person1# is excited that #Person1# voted. #Person2# says #Person1#'s lucky to vote in an election year. | vote | [
{
"content": "I am so excited!",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Excited about what?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I just voted.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Is this the first time you'Ve voted... |
train_10057 | #Person1#: Hello, sir. Have you reserved already?
#Person2#: No, is there a single room left?
#Person1#: Yes, how long will you intend to stay?
#Person2#: For a week or so. Do you give discount for a week or more?
#Person1#: Yes, we give 5 % discount for a week and 12 % for 2 weeks.
#Person2#: All right. I will take a ... | #Person1# helps #Person2# book a room for a week with a 5% discount. | book a room | [
{
"content": "Hello, sir. Have you reserved already?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "No, is there a single room left?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Yes, how long will you intend to stay?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
... |
train_10058 | #Person1#: You know that this afternoon's meeting is cancelled, right?
#Person2#: Why am I always the last to know these things?
#Person1#: I sent out a notice. You've stopped checking your e-mail?
#Person2#: No, but Bean did send me like a hundred forwards today. My mailbox must have been overflowing.
#Person1#: How o... | #Person1# tells #Person2# this afternoon's meeting is canceled. #Person1# miss this notice because Bean's forwards makes #Person1#'s mailbox overflowing. | Bean's dirty jokes | [
{
"content": "You know that this afternoon's meeting is cancelled, right?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Why am I always the last to know these things?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I sent out a notice. You've stopped checking you... |
train_10059 | #Person1#: Linda, would you care for some candies or cookies?
#Person2#: No, don't try to tempt me. I'm becoming chubby, and I have to slender down.
#Person1#: You are not really chubby. You are actually thin enough.
#Person2#: I don't think so. I know I've put on weight this winter.
#Person1#: So you are watching your... | #Person1# thinks Linda is thin, but Linda says she's on the diet. | put on weight | [
{
"content": "Linda, would you care for some candies or cookies?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "No, don't try to tempt me. I'm becoming chubby, and I have to slender down.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "You are not really chubby. Y... |
train_10060 | #Person1#: It is really exciting news.
#Person2#: What news?
#Person1#: You don't know? The company is going to replace these old computers with the latest ones.
#Person2#: You know what we will get?
#Person1#: We will all get a docking station on our own desk from which you can remove your laptop easily. And if you co... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the news that the company is going to replace these old computers with the latest ones and they will all get a docking station. | docking station | [
{
"content": "It is really exciting news.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "What news?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "You don't know? The company is going to replace these old computers with the latest ones.",
"name": "Person1",
... |
train_10061 | #Person1#: Hello, Green here.
#Person2#: Oh, Mr. Green, my name is Jianshan. You don't know me, but I'm a friend of David Smith.
#Person1#: Oh, yes.
#Person2#: When I told David I was coming here to live, he give me your number, and suggest that I give your a ring. I was wondering if you could give me some advices.
#Pe... | Jianshan is looking for a place to live and calls Mr. Green for advice. Mr. Green invites Jianshan to come to his office and talk. | place to live | [
{
"content": "Hello, Green here.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Oh, Mr. Green, my name is Jianshan. You don't know me, but I'm a friend of David Smith.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Oh, yes.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "u... |
train_10062 | #Person1#: Good morning, Paul!
#Person2#: Hi, good morning, you are so early today.
#Person1#: Yes, traffic wasn't much today, so I made it to the office earlier.
#Person2#: I see. How long does it take you to reach the office every day?
#Person1#: Well, about an hour or so.
#Person2#: Wow, that's quite a long journey.... | #Person1# comes to the office by public transportation every day, while Paul travels by motorcycle. | transportation | [
{
"content": "Good morning, Paul!",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hi, good morning, you are so early today.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Yes, traffic wasn't much today, so I made it to the office earlier.",
"name": "Person1",
... |
train_10063 | #Person1#: I usually get a lot of information on the computer and use E-mail to send messages to my friends.
#Person2#: Me too. Recently, I'm fascinated with net-chat. I've made many friends on the net. Every day I talk to them and share many interesting things with them. I really enjoy it.
#Person1#: Don't you think i... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about net-chat. #Person2# thinks it has both advantages and disadvantages. | chatting online | [
{
"content": "I usually get a lot of information on the computer and use E-mail to send messages to my friends.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Me too. Recently, I'm fascinated with net-chat. I've made many friends on the net. Every day I talk to them and share many interest... |
train_10064 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Black, I'm calling to say goodbye.
#Person2#: You're leaving so soon? I wish you stayed a little longer.
#Person1#: I wish I could stay a little longer, but a lot of things to do back home.
#Person2#: Have you got the ticket?
#Person1#: Yes, I did.
#Person2#: What time are you going?
#Person1#: At... | #Person1# calls Mr. Black to say goodbye. Mr. Black suggests picking #Person1# up to the airport but #Person1# refuses. | farewell | [
{
"content": "Hello, Mr. Black, I'm calling to say goodbye.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "You're leaving so soon? I wish you stayed a little longer.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I wish I could stay a little longer, but a lot of ... |
train_10065 | #Person1#: How may I help you today?
#Person2#: I need to make some copies.
#Person1#: The copier is right over there.
#Person2#: Does it cost to use it?
#Person1#: We do charge to use the machine.
#Person2#: How much does it cost?
#Person1#: We charge ten cents a copy.
#Person2#: How many copies am I allowed to make?
... | #Person2# wants to make some copies. #Person1# tells #Person2# the charge and asks #Person2# to read the instructions. | make some copies | [
{
"content": "How may I help you today?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I need to make some copies.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "The copier is right over there.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "... |
train_10066 | #Person1#: Excuse me, Miss.
#Person2#: Yes. May I help you?
#Person1#: I'm a graduate student here in mathematics. I've just come from China and I've never used a western library before. I'll be here for five years, so I'd like to learn to use the library as efficiently as possible. I wonder if someone might have time ... | #Person1# wants to learn to use the library efficiently and #Person2# will show #Person1# around this afternoon. | showing around library | [
{
"content": "Excuse me, Miss.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes. May I help you?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I'm a graduate student here in mathematics. I've just come from China and I've never used a western library before. I... |
train_10067 | #Person1#: How do you think should I handle this problem?
#Person2#: You'd just let sleeping dogs lie.
#Person1#: But I'm already in a lot of trouble with my boss.
#Person2#: Anything you say or do might make it worse. Just try to ride out the storm for a while.
#Person1#: She's always bothering me. What should I do?
#... | #Person1# asks #Person2# how to handle the troubles, and #Person2# suggests telling the boss off. | contradiction | [
{
"content": "How do you think should I handle this problem?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "You'd just let sleeping dogs lie.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "But I'm already in a lot of trouble with my boss.",
"name": "Person1",... |
train_10068 | #Person1#: Hello Gina! We've spoken so many times on the phone but's it's so good to finally meet you in person!
#Person2#: Hello sir. Good to meet you, too.
#Person1#: Oh, please don't call me sir. Just call me Jason.
#Person2#: Ok, Jason. So how was the flight?
#Person1#: Pretty good. There was a bit of turbulence wh... | Jason finally meets Gina in person. Jason tells Gina he didn't sleep well on the plane because someone snored. Besides visiting Gina's factory and offices, Jason wants to visit the Great Wall | not sleeping well | [
{
"content": "Hello Gina! We've spoken so many times on the phone but's it's so good to finally meet you in person!",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hello sir. Good to meet you, too.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Oh, please don't ca... |
train_10069 | #Person1#: I'm having problems with my computer.
#Person2#: What's wrong with it?
#Person1#: For some reason it won't turn on.
#Person2#: Have you checked the connections on your computer?
#Person1#: What connections?
#Person2#: There are cords that connect your computer to a power outlet.
#Person1#: Will the cords kee... | #Person1#'s computer won't turn on. #Person2# suggests checking the connections on the computer, and #Person1# will try it. | computer problem | [
{
"content": "I'm having problems with my computer.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "What's wrong with it?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "For some reason it won't turn on.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"con... |
train_10070 | #Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Huang. It's a pleasure to meet you again.
#Person2#: Pleased to see you. Welcome to our company. I hope you have a good day.
#Person1#: Thank you. Can I meet my colleagues?
#Person2#: Sure, come with me. Hello, Michael, this is Steven. He will be part of your team.
#Person1#: Hi, Steven, we... | Steven comes to the new company. Mr. Huang introduces him to Michale and will introduce him to other colleagues later. | new colleague introduction | [
{
"content": "Good morning, Mr. Huang. It's a pleasure to meet you again.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Pleased to see you. Welcome to our company. I hope you have a good day.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Thank you. Can I meet m... |
train_10071 | #Person1#: Well, we've settled everything in connection with this transaction except the question of the mode of payment.
#Person2#: Because this order is a comparatively big one, we would like to pay by time L / C, say, 60 days L / C.
#Person1#: Payment by sight L / C is quite usual in international trade, and as a ru... | #Person1# tells #Person2# they only accept payment by sight L/C. #Person2# asks #Person1# to allow them to delay payment and #Person1# will consider it. | mode of payment | [
{
"content": "Well, we've settled everything in connection with this transaction except the question of the mode of payment.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Because this order is a comparatively big one, we would like to pay by time L / C, say, 60 days L / C.",
"name": "... |
train_10072 | #Person1#: What's the matter, dear?
#Person2#: Something awful happened. We went to the Portobello Road, and someone stole my handbag.
#Person1#: Oh, dear. Did you lose a lot of money?
#Person2#: No. Only a few pounds. But my passport was in the bag. That'what I'm really worry about.
#Person1#: You must tell the embass... | #Person2#'s handbag and passport were stolen. #Person1# advises #Person2# to tell the embassy. | stolen passport | [
{
"content": "What's the matter, dear?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Something awful happened. We went to the Portobello Road, and someone stole my handbag.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Oh, dear. Did you lose a lot of money?",
... |
train_10073 | #Person1#: Welcome to Credit Services. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. I'm here to talk about my credit card. You see, I'm a corporate card holder and a personal card holder. I've had my personal credit card for ages, but my corporate one is new to me.
#Person1#: Right. Well, the benefits are a little different. ... | #Person2# comes to asks about the corporate card. #Person1# tells #Person1# #Person1# can use it for any internal payments and will get an overall statement that lists all of the transactions. | corporate card | [
{
"content": "Welcome to Credit Services. How can I help you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hello. I'm here to talk about my credit card. You see, I'm a corporate card holder and a personal card holder. I've had my personal credit card for ages, but my corporate one is new... |
train_10074 | #Person1#: If you are staying here for a few days, we'd be delighted to see you at our factory.
#Person2#: It's very kind of you to say so. My associate and I will be interested in visiting your factory.
#Person1#: Let us know when you are free. We'll arrange the tour for you.
#Person2#: Thank you. I'll give you a call... | #Person2# will give #Person1# a call this afternoon to set the time to visit #Person1#'s factory. | factory visit | [
{
"content": "If you are staying here for a few days, we'd be delighted to see you at our factory.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "It's very kind of you to say so. My associate and I will be interested in visiting your factory.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant... |
train_10075 | #Person1#: Good morning. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Christmas Day is coming. I want to buy several postcards to send to my family and friends. Can you recommend me some?
#Person1#: Of course. How about these postcards? They are specially designed for Christmas.
#Person2#: These postcards are great. I want to buy... | #Person2# wants to buy several postcards for the families and friends on Christmas. #Person1# recommends some. | Christmas postcard | [
{
"content": "Good morning. What can I do for you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Christmas Day is coming. I want to buy several postcards to send to my family and friends. Can you recommend me some?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "... |
train_10076 | #Person1#: Excuse me, are these deck chairs free?
#Person2#: Yes, of course.
#Person1#: Could I have a fresh towel?
#Person2#: Sure. Here you are.
#Person1#: It's very kind of you. By the way, when does the pool close?
#Person2#: 1:00 a m. | #Person1# asks #Person2# for a fresh towel. | fresh towel | [
{
"content": "Excuse me, are these deck chairs free?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, of course.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Could I have a fresh towel?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sur... |
train_10077 | #Person1#: Look, the aliens are sending a message to Mulder. This rocks!
#Person2#: Whoops. That's my pager. I had to get it for work.
#Person1#: You have a pager? ! That's a little high-tech for you, Stu. Are you sure you know how to use it?
#Person2#: Well, I know how to turn it off!
#Person1#: No, you don't! It's st... | #Person2# had to get the pager for work. #Person1#'ll turn it off for #Person2#. | pager | [
{
"content": "Look, the aliens are sending a message to Mulder. This rocks!",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Whoops. That's my pager. I had to get it for work.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "You have a pager? ! That's a little high-t... |
train_10078 | #Person1#: Anything else I can do for you?
#Person2#: I need ten 55 cents stamps and ten 32 cents stamps, please.
#Person1#: OK, here you are. Anything else?
#Person2#: Yes, I need to send the payment to immigration for my aunt's citizenship application. They won't accept checks. How do I send the money?
#Person1#: You... | #Person2# buys some stamps from #Person1#. #Person1# also helps #Person2# buy the money order and mail mature immigration. | money order | [
{
"content": "Anything else I can do for you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I need ten 55 cents stamps and ten 32 cents stamps, please.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "OK, here you are. Anything else?",
"name": "Person1",
"... |
train_10079 | #Person1#: Hello, is that John?
#Person2#: Yes. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I am calling to tell you some issues about the interview.
#Person2#: The volume is too loud. Would you kindly turn it down a little bit?
#Person1#: Yes. I think it is now a moderate volume. | #Person1# calls John to tell him issues about the interview. | calling | [
{
"content": "Hello, is that John?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes. What can I do for you?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I am calling to tell you some issues about the interview.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},... |
train_10080 | #Person1#: Room service. May I come in?
#Person2#: Come in, please.
#Person1#: Sir, this is the coffee and bread you want. Can I put it here?
#Person2#: Yes. How much is that?
#Person1#: $ 6.
#Person2#: Would you please charge them on my bill?
#Person1#: Certainly. Please sign your name here. | #Person1# provides #Person2# the coffee and bread #Person2# wants. | room service | [
{
"content": "Room service. May I come in?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Come in, please.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Sir, this is the coffee and bread you want. Can I put it here?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
... |
train_10081 | #Person1#: Hello, Frank.
#Person2#: Hi, Steven. What's new with you?
#Person1#: Not too much. I'm looking to rent an apartment.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: I dislike my roommate. He really turns me off.
#Person2#: What happened? Did you have a fight?
#Person1#: No. He likes to leave his things about and never cleans the... | Steven tells Frank he's looking to rent an apartment because he can't stand his roommate. | rent an apartment | [
{
"content": "Hello, Frank.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hi, Steven. What's new with you?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Not too much. I'm looking to rent an apartment.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"co... |
train_10082 | #Person1#: Hi Barbara. Have you lost weight?
#Person2#: Hi Julie. Yeah. I've been on a diet for a couple of months now.
#Person1#: Wow. You look great.
#Person2#: Thanks for noticing.
#Person1#: What type of diet were you on?
#Person2#: I joined a health club and my trainer gave me tips on eating. With a combination of... | Barbara has been on a diet and Julie thinks she looks great now. Barbara tells Julie about her diet, and tips on eating from her trainer. Julie will try it and Barbara reminds her to incorporate exercise into the diet. | losing weight | [
{
"content": "Hi Barbara. Have you lost weight?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hi Julie. Yeah. I've been on a diet for a couple of months now.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Wow. You look great.",
"name": "Person1",
"role":... |
train_10083 | #Person1#: Do you like cooking?
#Person2#: Yes, I do it a lot. but I don't like doing dishes. what about you, do you like cooking and then cleaning up afterwards?
#Person1#: To be honest, I don't really like doing either one, I can't cook and I hate cleaning.
#Person2#: Suppose you have to do one of the two, which do y... | #Person2# likes cooking but hates doing dishes, while #Person1# would rather do the dishes than cook. Then #Person1# makes a deal with #Person2#. | cooking and cleaning | [
{
"content": "Do you like cooking?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, I do it a lot. but I don't like doing dishes. what about you, do you like cooking and then cleaning up afterwards?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "To be honest, ... |
train_10084 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Hi. I'm calling about the ad for the apartment found in today's newspaper.
#Person1#: Okay.
#Person2#: I'm kind of desperate, and I need something right away.
#Person1#: Okay. What would you like to know?
#Person2#: First of all, how big is it?
#Person1#: It's a two-bedroom apartment with a... | #Person1# calls Norman Bates to ask about the ads for the apartment in today's newspaper. Norman tells #Person1# the area and rooms of the apartment. It has a lot of history and is partially furnished. The rent is $950 a month, and #Person1# thinks it's expensive. Norman advises #Person1# to split the cost with a roomm... | rent an apartment | [
{
"content": "Hello.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hi. I'm calling about the ad for the apartment found in today's newspaper.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Okay.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content":... |
train_10085 | #Person1#: Would you like to have lunch with me? I found a good place not far from here. The food is good and the price is reasonable.
#Person2#: Well, I'd love to. But can you wait for a second? I have to help Mr. Brown send this letter first. | #Person1# invites #Person2# for lunch. #Person2# agrees. | lunch invitation | [
{
"content": "Would you like to have lunch with me? I found a good place not far from here. The food is good and the price is reasonable.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Well, I'd love to. But can you wait for a second? I have to help Mr. Brown send this letter first.",
... |
train_10086 | #Person1#: Have you had your holiday for this year yet, Jack?
#Person2#: Not yet. I'm taking it at the end of September.
#Person1#: Where are you going? Have you made up your mind?
#Person2#: Not really. I thought of going to Spain again, but I've already been there twice and I'd like to try somewhere new.
#Person1#: M... | Jack hasn't decided where to go on holiday this year. #Person1# suggests going to Mexico, but Jack can't afford it. Jack decides to go to Ireland or Scotland. #Person1# tells Jack he can call in Mary if he decides on Ireland. | holiday trip | [
{
"content": "Have you had your holiday for this year yet, Jack?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Not yet. I'm taking it at the end of September.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Where are you going? Have you made up your mind?",
"... |
train_10087 | #Person1#: Kate! I thought you were going to leave early today to take your son to the show.
#Person2#: I'm still planning to. But I can't leave until I've finished typing all the letters.
#Person1#: Can't you leave that until tomorrow?
#Person2#: No, the boss wants them first thing tomorrow morning.
#Person1#: How man... | Kate plans to take her son to the show but she hasn't finished the work. Jim suggests helping her. | help at work | [
{
"content": "Kate! I thought you were going to leave early today to take your son to the show.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'm still planning to. But I can't leave until I've finished typing all the letters.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
... |
train_10088 | #Person1#: What a memory I have! I did write down the number on a sheet of paper when I answered the phone this morning. But now the paper has disappeared without any trace.
#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll be seeing Mr. Brown in an hour. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the paper with the number has disappeared. | disappeared paper | [
{
"content": "What a memory I have! I did write down the number on a sheet of paper when I answered the phone this morning. But now the paper has disappeared without any trace.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Don't worry. I'll be seeing Mr. Brown in an hour.",
"name": "P... |
train_10089 | #Person1#: Hi, Jack, have you thought about your ideal job in the future? Do you want to be an excellent math teacher like your father?
#Person2#: For Gosh's sake! I hate being a teacher. I still have a clear memory of the terrible days when my father helped me with all my subjects. But it is strange that I made great ... | Jack and Jessica are talking about their ideal jobs. Jessica wants to be a brilliant dancer like her mother. Jessica suggests getting rid of bad habits and learning from their great parents. Jack agrees and invites Jessica to swim. | ideal job | [
{
"content": "Hi, Jack, have you thought about your ideal job in the future? Do you want to be an excellent math teacher like your father?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "For Gosh's sake! I hate being a teacher. I still have a clear memory of the terrible days when my father... |
train_10090 | #Person1#: Hello, School of English Studies.
#Person2#: Hello, I saw your advertisement in the newspaper. Can you give me some information, please?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. What would you like to know?
#Person2#: Well, first, how long are the courses?
#Person1#: They are 6 or 9 months long and the next course begins ... | #Person2# asks #Person1# to give some information about the English courses. #Person1# tells #Person2# the length of the courses, the student's number, and the charges. #Person2# will come and pay. | English course | [
{
"content": "Hello, School of English Studies.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hello, I saw your advertisement in the newspaper. Can you give me some information, please?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Yes, of course. What would yo... |
train_10091 | #Person1#: What did you think of the lecture?
#Person2#: I thought it was very interesting.
#Person1#: Did you really?
#Person2#: Yes, didn't you?
#Person1#: Certainly not. I thought he talked a lot of rubbish.
#Person2#: So you think you know more than he does.
#Person1#: Well, take coal for instance.
#Person2#: What ... | #Person2# thought the lecture is interesting while #Person1# thought the lecturer talked a lot of rubbish. | lecture | [
{
"content": "What did you think of the lecture?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I thought it was very interesting.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Did you really?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "... |
train_10092 | #Person1#: I may drive up to London on Saturday. There are one or two things I need to do there.
#Person2#: I'd go early if I were you. The motorway can get very busy, even on a Saturday. You may get stuck in the traffic. | #Person1#'ll drive to London and #Person2# suggests setting off early. | go to London | [
{
"content": "I may drive up to London on Saturday. There are one or two things I need to do there.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'd go early if I were you. The motorway can get very busy, even on a Saturday. You may get stuck in the traffic.",
"name": "Person2",
... |
train_10093 | #Person1#: Oh, hi. What was your name again. I can't keep straight all the students' names this being the second day of school.
#Person2#: It's okay. I have a hard time remembering names myself.
#Person1#: How, uh, Karen, right?
#Person2#: No, it's Nancy. My mom's name is Karen.
#Person1#: Nancy. Okay. I think I heard ... | Nancy tells #Person1# her name and she was born in England and grew up in France. Nancy's father's a college professor who teaches chemistry, and her mother works full time at home. | personal information | [
{
"content": "Oh, hi. What was your name again. I can't keep straight all the students' names this being the second day of school.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "It's okay. I have a hard time remembering names myself.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
... |
train_10094 | #Person1#: Do you know that Mary's marriage is on the rocks?
#Person2#: Really? I've never heard of it!
#Person1#: I saw her husband have it out with her yesterday.
#Person2#: I think Mary must be sad, because she loves her husband very much. | #Person1# tells #Person2# Mary's marriage is on the rocks. | Mary's marriage | [
{
"content": "Do you know that Mary's marriage is on the rocks?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Really? I've never heard of it!",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I saw her husband have it out with her yesterday.",
"name": "Person1"... |
train_10095 | #Person1#: Well, known, Jim , I'm. . . I'm pretty much in favour of computers, I think computers teach kids to think , because they require logical thought.
#Person2#: But I. . . I don't agree with that , because computers weaken kids' ability to think, because kids don't learn basic skills.
#Person1#: What do you me... | #Person1# thinks computers teach kids to think, while Jim thinks computers weaken kids' ability to think. | computer influence | [
{
"content": "Well, known, Jim , I'm. . . I'm pretty much in favour of computers, I think computers teach kids to think , because they require logical thought.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "But I. . . I don't agree with that , because computers weaken kids' ability to thin... |
train_10096 | #Person1#: Well, I certainly have enjoyed my stay in Edinburgh, Peter. Thanks for all your help and thanks to Gene as well for showing me around.
#Person2#: Well, we both enjoyed it, too. How long will you stay in York before you go back?
#Person1#: 2 days. Look, when are you going to be in London again? You must bring... | Sue enjoys the trip in Edinburgh and thanks Peter for his help. Sue invites Peter and Gene to go to London together. | nice reception | [
{
"content": "Well, I certainly have enjoyed my stay in Edinburgh, Peter. Thanks for all your help and thanks to Gene as well for showing me around.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Well, we both enjoyed it, too. How long will you stay in York before you go back?",
"name"... |
train_10097 | #Person1#: Hi, Hilly here! You are 15 minutes late. The game has started.
#Person2#: I'm terribly sorry. I have classes the whole day so I forgot all about it. I came to tell you I can't go with you today.
#Person1#: Good heavens! What's the matter with you? You seem so busy.
#Person2#: Yes, as a matter of fact, I have... | Hilly is late for the game. She apologizes and tells #Person1# she can't go with #Person1# today because of a difficult project. | being late | [
{
"content": "Hi, Hilly here! You are 15 minutes late. The game has started.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'm terribly sorry. I have classes the whole day so I forgot all about it. I came to tell you I can't go with you today.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assista... |
train_10098 | #Person1#: So, Jane, how many books have you written?
#Person2#: 5. And I'm working on my sixth now.
#Person1#: I've just read two of your books. Have you got all your finished books published?
#Person2#: No. I have just published three of them. The first two were not well written. And I don't plan to get them publishe... | Jane tells #Person1# she's working on her sixth book and has published three of her books. | Jane's books | [
{
"content": "So, Jane, how many books have you written?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "5. And I'm working on my sixth now.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I've just read two of your books. Have you got all your finished books publi... |
train_10099 | #Person1#: I'm going to New York on vacation. How much is a subway pass?
#Person2#: Well, a one way ticket is $3. But it would be cheaper to buy a seven-day pass.
#Person1#: How much is that?
#Person2#: 31 dollars. But then you can use the subway as much as you want. It also saves you the trouble of standing in line ev... | #Person1# is going to New York on vacation and asks #Person2# the ticket price. #Person2# introduces the seven-day pass and thinks it saves time and money. | seven-day pass ticket | [
{
"content": "I'm going to New York on vacation. How much is a subway pass?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Well, a one way ticket is $3. But it would be cheaper to buy a seven-day pass.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "How much is th... |
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