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train_10100 | #Person1#: Hello, Universal Export Shanghai. May I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. This is Ryan Jacob from New York office. May I speak to David Parker please?
#Person1#: Certainly, Mr.Jacob. Can you please hold for a moment?
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: I am sorry to keep you waiting, Mr.Jacob. Mr.Parker apolog... | Ryan Jacob calls to Universal Export Shanghai and wants to speak to David Parker. #Person1# tells him David Parker is on another line and will call him back at the time that is available to Jacob. | leave a message | [
{
"content": "Hello, Universal Export Shanghai. May I help you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Good morning. This is Ryan Jacob from New York office. May I speak to David Parker please?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Certainly, Mr.... |
train_10101 | #Person1#: I'm phoning up about this job you have advertised in this paper. This...er... Young sales manager?
#Person2#: Oh yes.
#Person1#: I'd like to apply for it. Would you send me an application form?
#Person2#: No. You simply sending a written application, a letter.
#Person1#: Can you tell me a bit more about this... | #Person1# wants to apply for a young sales manager. #Person2# tells #Person1# they're looking for someone who isn't too concerned about working long hours and the salary can be negotiated. #Person2# asks #Person1# to send #Person1#'s application letter and they will consider after hearing about #Person1#'s experience a... | applying for job | [
{
"content": "I'm phoning up about this job you have advertised in this paper. This...er... Young sales manager?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Oh yes.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I'd like to apply for it. Would you send me an a... |
train_10102 | #Person1#: Are there any vacancies still available?
#Person2#: Yes. We need a plumber here.
#Person1#: I am looking for a job that is more advanced than that, such as sales manager or regional manager.
#Person2#: I am sorry. They are not available now. | #Person2# only needs a plumber but #Person1# wants a more advanced job. | advanced job | [
{
"content": "Are there any vacancies still available?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes. We need a plumber here.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I am looking for a job that is more advanced than that, such as sales manager or regi... |
train_10103 | #Person1#: Hi, my name is Sovia.What ' s your name?
#Person2#: My name is Jeff.
#Person1#: What do you do?
#Person2#: I ' m a podiatrist. What about you?
#Person1#: I ' m a nurse.What do you do in your free time?
#Person2#: I like to play piano, go bowling and chat with my friends.And you?
#Person1#: I like to hang out... | Sovia, a nurse, and Jeff, a podiatrist, share their hobbies and would like to go out sometime. | meet people | [
{
"content": "Hi, my name is Sovia.What ' s your name?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "My name is Jeff.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What do you do?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I ' m a podi... |
train_10104 | #Person1#: I need to find a bus that'll take me to the Gold Line.
#Person2#: Where do you live?
#Person1#: I live up in Altadena.
#Person2#: The 264 will take you there.
#Person1#: It goes all the way there?
#Person2#: I know for a fact that it goes to the station.
#Person1#: What street would I catch it on?
#Person2#:... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to go to the Gold Line by bus. | take a bus | [
{
"content": "I need to find a bus that'll take me to the Gold Line.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Where do you live?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I live up in Altadena.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"... |
train_10105 | #Person1#: Hi, Monica, how is everything going?
#Person2#: Everything goes well, but I am thinking about quitting my current job.
#Person1#: Why? You ' re not satisfied anymore?
#Person2#: I just sense. But I cannot grow anymore. My boss is not really supporting me. I am interested in some positions in other JV compani... | Monica is thinking about quitting her current job. #Person1# agrees that Monica should do some research before she sends her application letters out. | find a job | [
{
"content": "Hi, Monica, how is everything going?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Everything goes well, but I am thinking about quitting my current job.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Why? You ' re not satisfied anymore?",
"nam... |
train_10106 | #Person1#: Would you like to go sightseeing tomorrow?
#Person2#: Not a bad idea!
#Person1#: What would you like to see in Beijing?
#Person2#: Well, let's see. I'd like to go to the Summer Palace.
#Person1#: I'll pick you up here tomorrow. | #Person1# will take #Person2# to the Summer Palace tomorrow. | go sightseeing | [
{
"content": "Would you like to go sightseeing tomorrow?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Not a bad idea!",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What would you like to see in Beijing?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
... |
train_10107 | #Person1#: Can you suggest a few exercise to help me get fit and stretch my muscles a little?
#Person2#: Sure. If you want to stretch your legs, a good exercise is to lift your knee in front of your body, like this. It's a very simple exercise, but very effective.
#Person1#: I need to excise my arms too. How can I do t... | #Person1# wants to get fit and stretch #Person1#'s muscles. #Person2# recommends lifting knees to excise the legs, doing the push-ups to exercise arms, and stretching arms when lying on the back to exercise chest muscles. | exercise | [
{
"content": "Can you suggest a few exercise to help me get fit and stretch my muscles a little?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sure. If you want to stretch your legs, a good exercise is to lift your knee in front of your body, like this. It's a very simple exercise, but ve... |
train_10108 | #Person1#: Mr. Black? I'm from the Pacific Mechanical Company.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. Step inside, will you? I'll give you an idea of what business I want to take up with you. Take a seat. We can go into details later.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Our speciality back in South Africa is wholesale supplying of screws, b... | Mr. Black tells #Person1# their speciality is wholesale supplying of stuff like screws for both wood and metal. #Person1# will lead Mr. Black to their showroom to see the machines. | do business | [
{
"content": "Mr. Black? I'm from the Pacific Mechanical Company.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Oh, yes. Step inside, will you? I'll give you an idea of what business I want to take up with you. Take a seat. We can go into details later.",
"name": "Person2",
"role"... |
train_10109 | #Person1#: Stop running around in front of the TV, will you? Why don't you just sit and watch?
#Person2#: I've tried, but I can't stand the bald man talking so loudly in the program.
#Person1#: Then stay away. No one is keeping you from doing that.
#Person2#: Don't be so irritable. I just don't understand the program, ... | #Person2# is running around in front of the TV. #Person1# asks #Person2# to stay away. | get irritated | [
{
"content": "Stop running around in front of the TV, will you? Why don't you just sit and watch?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I've tried, but I can't stand the bald man talking so loudly in the program.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"conte... |
train_10110 | #Person1#: Jacob, are you interested in helping me out and going on a blind date with a friend of mine?
#Person2#: That depends. What does she look like?
#Person1#: Well, she's got a beautiful face and long curly red hair.
#Person2#: How tall is she?
#Person1#: She's fairly tall, maybe 2 inches taller than me.
#Person2... | #Person1# asks if Jacob is interested in going on a blind date with a friend of #Person1#'s and describes the girl to Jacob. Jacob thinks there's something wrong with the girl because she sounds too good to be true. | blind date | [
{
"content": "Jacob, are you interested in helping me out and going on a blind date with a friend of mine?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "That depends. What does she look like?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Well, she's got a beaut... |
train_10111 | #Person1#: do you want to go out for dinner tonight?
#Person2#: sure. Have you got anywhere in mind?
#Person1#: I'm starving, so maybe we could go somewhere with large portions.
#Person2#: that Italian restaurant in the city centre always has large portions. Do you want to go there?
#Person1#: I'm not really in the moo... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go out for dinner tonight. #Person1# wants to go somewhere with large portions and spicy food. #Person2# suggests the Taj, an Indian restaurant, and offers to treat #Person1#. | dinner | [
{
"content": "do you want to go out for dinner tonight?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "sure. Have you got anywhere in mind?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I'm starving, so maybe we could go somewhere with large portions.",
"nam... |
train_10112 | #Person1#: Hey, Paul, why the long face?
#Person2#: It's difficult to explain.
#Person1#: Try me.
#Person2#: Well, I had a terrible day of work, I'm thinking of quiting my job.
#Person1#: Take it easy, maybe tomorrow will be different.
#Person2#: I don't know, I can't stand my job these days.
#Person1#: Cheer up, I hop... | Paul is thinking of quitting his job. #Person1# tries to cheer him up. | cheer up | [
{
"content": "Hey, Paul, why the long face?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "It's difficult to explain.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Try me.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Well, I had a terribl... |
train_10113 | #Person1#: You seem to like her very much, don't you?
#Person2#: I can't deny that. She is so beautiful that I fell in love with her at the first sight. I wish I knew more about her.
#Person1#: But I heard that she had a three-year-old girl.
#Person2#: I can not belive that. It must be cooked up by someone. | #Person2# is surprised when #Person1# tells him the woman he loves has a child. | can't believe | [
{
"content": "You seem to like her very much, don't you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I can't deny that. She is so beautiful that I fell in love with her at the first sight. I wish I knew more about her.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"conte... |
train_10114 | #Person1#: Paul, what kind of music do you like to listen to?
#Person2#: All kinds, but mostly Pop, rock and classical. Why?
#Person1#: I have tickets to a show. Do you want to go with me?
#Person2#: What kind of music is it?
#Person1#: Pop. It's Maria Carey.
#Person2#: When is it?
#Person1#: At 8P M tomorrow night.
#P... | #Person1# invites Paul to Maria Carey's show at 8 PM tomorrow. They will go after having dinner together. | show | [
{
"content": "Paul, what kind of music do you like to listen to?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "All kinds, but mostly Pop, rock and classical. Why?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I have tickets to a show. Do you want to go with me?... |
train_10115 | #Person1#: Steve. Is that you?
#Person2#: Yeah. What's going on?
#Person1#: Not much. What a surprise to see you here.
#Person2#: Yeah. It's been a couple of months since I saw you.
#Person1#: What have you been up to?
#Person2#: I just started working out.
#Person1#: Really? Where do you work out at?
#Person2#: I join... | Steve joined a health club to work out. #Person1# had a running machine at home but already got sick of it. Steve tells #Person1# exercising at home is hard and invites #Person1# to check out his health club Saturday morning. | exercise | [
{
"content": "Steve. Is that you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yeah. What's going on?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Not much. What a surprise to see you here.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "... |
train_10116 | #Person1#: I went shopping without my umbrella yesterday morning.
#Person2#: Yesterday morning was beautiful i thought the sunning was going to continue.
#Person1#: So did i. that's why i didn't take my umbrella. i got cold in the rain in the afternoon. it was raining cats and dogs.
#Person2#: I know. i could not belie... | #Person1# and #Person2# both got hit by the storm yesterday. #Person1# wishes the weather could be a little more predictable. #Person2# thinks the weather is changeable. | weather | [
{
"content": "I went shopping without my umbrella yesterday morning.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yesterday morning was beautiful i thought the sunning was going to continue.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "So did i. that's why i ... |
train_10117 | #Person1#: All right, let's see who's ruining my TV time.
#Person2#: What are you going to do? Call my boss and chew him out?
#Person1#: Is your boss named Vic? Your pager says, This is Vic. Here I come!
#Person2#: Impossible. My pager is really old. It doesn't display messages.
#Person1#: Here, see for yourself. That'... | #Person2#'s pager displays a message from a guy named Vic but #Person2# doesn't know who he is. | pager | [
{
"content": "All right, let's see who's ruining my TV time.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "What are you going to do? Call my boss and chew him out?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Is your boss named Vic? Your pager says, This is Vi... |
train_10118 | #Person1#: Will you give your friends a buzz and put out a feeler to see if they like to offer me a loan?
#Person2#: Give them a buzz? What can I say to them? Say that you want a loan?
#Person1#: I just want to make sure that there is possibility of giving us a loan.
#Person2#: And they, too, want to make sure their lo... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to buzz #Person2#'s friends for a loan. #Person2# thinks they need to make sure their loan is worthwhile. | loan | [
{
"content": "Will you give your friends a buzz and put out a feeler to see if they like to offer me a loan?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Give them a buzz? What can I say to them? Say that you want a loan?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"con... |
train_10119 | #Person1#: I'm pleased to meet you again, Mrs. King.
#Person2#: Pleased to see you, too, Mr. Brown.
#Person1#: You've had a good trip, I hope.
#Person2#: Yes, a very pleasant journey, thank you.
#Person1#: It's been a full two years since we last saw each other.
#Person2#: So it is, I've come again to renew our sole ag... | Mrs. King comes to renew the sole agency agreement with Mr. Brown for another 2 years. They agree that the annual sale will be 450 pieces and Mr. Brown will give Mrs. King 1% higher commission for every additional 50 pianos sold. Mrs. King will send Mr. Brown a detailed report every six months. They will talk with the ... | do business | [
{
"content": "I'm pleased to meet you again, Mrs. King.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Pleased to see you, too, Mr. Brown.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "You've had a good trip, I hope.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
... |
train_10120 | #Person1#: If we employ you, what starting salary would you expect?
#Person2#: I'd like to start at 3000 yuan a month.
#Person1#: I think your background and experience are worth the compensation.
#Person2#: Does it include bonuses?
#Person1#: No, there are annual bonuses, one week paid vacation a year, and health insu... | #Person1# agrees #Person2#'s starting monthly salary would be 3000 yuan and tells #Person2# about other benefits. | salary | [
{
"content": "If we employ you, what starting salary would you expect?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'd like to start at 3000 yuan a month.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I think your background and experience are worth the compe... |
train_10121 | #Person1#: Where did you go yesterday?
#Person2#: I went to play tennis in the public park.
#Person1#: How often do you play tennis?
#Person2#: Twice a week. How about you?
#Person1#: I seldom play tennis. I prefer football and basketball.
#Person2#: But it is very difficult to gather a team of players together.
#Perso... | #Person2# plays tennis twice a week. #Person1# prefers football and basketball and plays with #Person1#'s schoolmates. | sports | [
{
"content": "Where did you go yesterday?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I went to play tennis in the public park.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "How often do you play tennis?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
... |
train_10122 | #Person1#: I'd like to order broadband internet for my laptop.
#Person2#: Just plug the Ethernet cable into your computer, and a prompt will tell you the payment options.
#Person1#: Well, I don't have an Ethernet port. My computer runs entirely on wireless service.
#Person2#: That's too bad. But there are several alter... | #Person2# wants to order broadband internet for the laptop. #Person1# gives #Person2# three options and tells #Person2# #Person2# has to use the computer lab to print. | internet | [
{
"content": "I'd like to order broadband internet for my laptop.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Just plug the Ethernet cable into your computer, and a prompt will tell you the payment options.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Well, ... |
train_10123 | #Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I have many things to buy. I would like to choose the cleaning milk first.
#Person1#: All right. What is your type of skin?
#Person2#: Dry. That's my problem.
#Person1#: You can use this. It has special effect for keeping your face moisturized. It has this lotion, as a gi... | #Person2# helps #Person1# to choose the cleansing milk for dry skin and shampoo to prevent scurf. #Person2# also buys a toothpaste. | shopping | [
{
"content": "May I help you, sir?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, I have many things to buy. I would like to choose the cleaning milk first.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "All right. What is your type of skin?",
"name": "P... |
train_10124 | #Person1#: How can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to buy some perfume 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# would like to buy some perfume for #Person2#'s girlfriend. #Person1# recommends the new perfume from Clinique and some other cosmetics, like skin cleansers, moisturizers, lipsticks, mascara, and whitening cream. #Person2# only takes the perfume. | buy perfume | [
{
"content": "How can I help you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'd like to buy some perfume for my girlfriend.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Do you know what kind of scent she usually wears?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": ... |
train_10125 | #Person1#: how's your job search going?
#Person2#: I don't know. I only started looking for a job a few days ago.
#Person1#: I see. Have you found anything that you're interested in?
#Person2#: I've only found a few openings in my field.
#Person1#: what kind of job are you looking for?
#Person2#: I'm trying to find a j... | #Person2# is trying to find a job in sound engineering but only found a few openings. #Person2# could also work in the tourism field. #Person1# recommends a job at a recruitment agency. #Person2# is interested. | job searching | [
{
"content": "how's your job search going?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I don't know. I only started looking for a job a few days ago.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I see. Have you found anything that you're interested in?",
... |
train_10126 | #Person1#: Oh, hey, Keri! You cook, right! You're a pretty good cook.
#Person2#: I'm OK.
#Person1#: OK. I want to make an omelet, so actually this is really silly, I've never made one before. How do you make an omelet?
#Person2#: OK, Well, I can teach you how I make them, which is the same way my father and grandmother... | Keri teaches #Person1# to cook the omelet by the way that Keri's father and grandmother did. Firstly crack and whisk some eggs and keep pushing the bottom layer to the side when cooking it until most of it is cooked. Then flip it over and add some fillings. Keri recommends pre-made salsa and cheese for the filling. | make an omelet | [
{
"content": "Oh, hey, Keri! You cook, right! You're a pretty good cook.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'm OK.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "OK. I want to make an omelet, so actually this is really silly, I've never made one befo... |
train_10127 | #Person1#: Now tell me, what's your problem?
#Person2#: I don't feel like eating. And I cannot sleep well.
#Person1#: Do you have a fever?
#Person2#: Yes, a low fever. I feel terrible. Am I dying?
#Person1#: Certainly not. Take one of these white pills three times a day.
#Person2#: Before the meals or after the meals?
... | #Person2# has a lower fever. #Person1# gives #Person2# some medicine. | medicine | [
{
"content": "Now tell me, what's your problem?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I don't feel like eating. And I cannot sleep well.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Do you have a fever?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
... |
train_10128 | #Person1#: I know why Mr. Fro didn't like our ad idea! He doesn't know the first thing about coffee.
#Person2#: True. I always see him drinking instant.
#Person1#: Let's take him some of Kitty's best and make the pitch again.
#Person2#: Do you think that will be enough to make him have a change of heart?
#Person1#: It'... | #Person1# suggests they take Mr. Fro some best coffee and try their ad idea again. | ad idea | [
{
"content": "I know why Mr. Fro didn't like our ad idea! He doesn't know the first thing about coffee.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "True. I always see him drinking instant.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Let's take him some of K... |
train_10129 | #Person1#: I'm really glad that you came to see me.
#Person2#: I had to. I was missing you a lot.
#Person1#: I was missing you too.
#Person2#: So, why haven't you visited me?
#Person1#: I've actually been busy lately.
#Person2#: What have you been doing?
#Person1#: I've just been working really hard.
#Person2#: I've al... | #Person1# and #Person2# have been busy working recently. #Person1# is glad #Person2# came to see #Person1#. | come to see | [
{
"content": "I'm really glad that you came to see me.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I had to. I was missing you a lot.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I was missing you too.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
... |
train_10130 | #Person1#: Is our destination the amusement park?
#Person2#: Yes, I think even though we are adults, it's still a good place for us to relax.
#Person1#: What are you going to enjoy?
#Person2#: I want some exciting. Which is more fun, the roller coaster or the ferris wheel?
#Person1#: I like neither.
#Person2#: Come on.... | #Person1# and #Person2# goes to the amusement park. They decide to go to the roller coaster and then the Ferris wheel. | amusement park | [
{
"content": "Is our destination the amusement park?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, I think even though we are adults, it's still a good place for us to relax.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What are you going to enjoy?",
... |
train_10131 | #Person1#: This is today's schedule. At 8: 30AM, conference with the department managers. At 9 o'clock, live for the workshop where you'll award prizes to the staff for preventatives.
#Person2#: That's great. What are the prizes?
#Person1#: 3000 RMB as bonus for each person.
#Person2#: To encourage the staff increases.... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about today's schedule, which is tight. | schedule | [
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"content": "This is today's schedule. At 8: 30AM, conference with the department managers. At 9 o'clock, live for the workshop where you'll award prizes to the staff for preventatives.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "That's great. What are the prizes?",
"name": "Person... |
train_10132 | #Person1#: Are you here for the position advertised in China Daily?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. I'm very interested in that advertisement about hiring a computer program designer, and hope to know a little more about it.
#Person1#: What kind of information would you like?
#Person2#: Well, first I would like to know if this p... | #Person2# asks #Person1# about the availability of the position of computer program designer and how to apply for it. | computer program designer | [
{
"content": "Are you here for the position advertised in China Daily?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, I am. I'm very interested in that advertisement about hiring a computer program designer, and hope to know a little more about it.",
"name": "Person2",
"role":... |
train_10133 | #Person1#: You're the editor of Public Eye. What kind of topics does your program cover?
#Person2#: Well, there are essentially domestic stories. We don't cover international stories. We don't cover party politics or economics. We do issues of general social concern to our British audience. They can be anything from th... | #Person2#, the editor of Public Eye, tells #Person1# their program is essentially domestic stories and it's the mixture of what the public wants to know about and what they feel the public ought to know about. #Person2# could feel whether #Person2# has got a successful program. | program | [
{
"content": "You're the editor of Public Eye. What kind of topics does your program cover?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Well, there are essentially domestic stories. We don't cover international stories. We don't cover party politics or economics. We do issues of general... |
train_10134 | #Person1#: Did you watch the TV special about barnacles last night?
#Person2#: No, I missed it. What did you learn about them?
#Person1#: That they glue themselves to rocks in the ocean, shortly after birth. They also stay in the same place forever.
#Person2#: Right, have you ever tried removing one of those things? It... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about barnacles and their glue, which probably wouldn't be harmful to people like so many synthetic glues in use today and could have countless uses. | barnacles | [
{
"content": "Did you watch the TV special about barnacles last night?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "No, I missed it. What did you learn about them?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "That they glue themselves to rocks in the ocean, s... |
train_10135 | #Person1#: 4373811.
#Person2#: Hello. Is that Jean?
#Person1#: Yes, speaking.
#Person2#: There is a really good film on at the cinema this week. It's called 'Sounds Forever'. Would you like to come and see it with me on Wednesday evening?
#Person1#: No. I'm afraid I can't. I'm going to play at a concert at London Unive... | #Person2# invites Jane to see a film on Wednesday evening but Jane is busy at that time. They decide to go on Friday. | see a film | [
{
"content": "4373811.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hello. Is that Jean?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Yes, speaking.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "There is a really good film on at the cin... |
train_10136 | #Person1#: Morning. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Well, I'm not really sure. I'm just looking.
#Person1#: I see. Well, there's plenty to look at again this year. I'm sure you'd have to walk miles to see each stand.
#Person2#: That's true.
#Person1#: Would you like a coffee? Come and sit down for a minute. No obligation.
#... | Susan Carter gives James Johnson some coffee and lets him sit down. James owns a company of training consultancy and needs some technological help to keep on top of everything. Susan recommends MR5000 to James. James will think about it. | fair | [
{
"content": "Morning. Can I help you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Well, I'm not really sure. I'm just looking.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I see. Well, there's plenty to look at again this year. I'm sure you'd have to walk m... |
train_10137 | #Person1#: Are you sure that this is the place to wait for our school bus?
#Person2#: Yeah. Look, other kids are coming this way.
#Person1#: But it doesn't look like a real bus stop.
#Person2#: That's because regular buses don't stop here.
#Person1#: How much is it going to cost?
#Person2#: Nothing. It's free.
#P... | #Person2# explains to #Person1# that regular buses don't stop at the school bus station and their school bus is free. | school bus | [
{
"content": "Are you sure that this is the place to wait for our school bus?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yeah. Look, other kids are coming this way.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "But it doesn't look like a real bus stop.",
... |
train_10138 | #Person1#: There must be something weighing on your mind. What is it?
#Person2#: Dad, I lost mum's necklace. I'm afraid she will scold me.
#Person1#: Don't worry. I'll buy a new necklace as same as the old one.
#Person2#: It is so kind of you, Dad. | #Person2# lost mum's necklace. #Person1# will buy a new one. | necklace | [
{
"content": "There must be something weighing on your mind. What is it?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Dad, I lost mum's necklace. I'm afraid she will scold me.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Don't worry. I'll buy a new necklace a... |
train_10139 | #Person1#: What are you going to take?
#Person2#: Roast pork chops with a bottle of red wine, please. Is soup served here?
#Person1#: Of course. What kind of soup do you like? Clear or thick?
#Person2#: Clear soup. I think tomato soup is fine. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to order roast pork chops and tomato soup. | take orders | [
{
"content": "What are you going to take?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Roast pork chops with a bottle of red wine, please. Is soup served here?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Of course. What kind of soup do you like? Clear or thi... |
train_10140 | #Person1#: Are you alright, child?
#Person2#: Hey, I still know my name.
#Person1#: What did the nurse say?
#Person2#: She said I have a fever but nothing major.
#Person1#: In that case, you should go home and get plenty of rest.
#Person2#: What if this small fever turns into a big fever?
#Person1#: Then I'll pho... | #Person2# has a fever. #Person1# thinks #Person2# should go home and get plenty of rest. | have a fever | [
{
"content": "Are you alright, child?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hey, I still know my name.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What did the nurse say?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "She said I ... |
train_10141 | #Person1#: What are you going to do for one year abroad, Tom?
#Person2#: Study, study, study. I want to learn a lot.
#Person1#: You are going to take courses?
#Person2#: Yes. I am going to take some university courses there.
#Person1#: Sounds hard.
#Person2#: Yes, but I think it's probably for the best.
#Person1#... | Tom is going to study for one year abroad and believes he won't feel lonely. | study abroad | [
{
"content": "What are you going to do for one year abroad, Tom?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Study, study, study. I want to learn a lot.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "You are going to take courses?",
"name": "Person1",
... |
train_10142 | #Person1#: Can you direct me to some fresh produce that's on sale?
#Person2#: Well, we've got some great mangoes on sale.
#Person1#: Mangoes? What are mangoes?
#Person2#: Well, it's a fruit with a big seed in it.
#Person1#: Can you eat the seed?
#Person2#: No. Peel the skin with a sharp knife, and throw out the se... | #Person1# wants to buy some fresh products on sale. #Person2# recommends mangoes and introduces the fruit to #Person1#. | mangoes | [
{
"content": "Can you direct me to some fresh produce that's on sale?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Well, we've got some great mangoes on sale.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Mangoes? What are mangoes?",
"name": "Person1",
... |
train_10143 | #Person1#: Does Tom drink a lot?
#Person2#: Yes, he does. He often has had one to many. But I advised him not to drink too much, he just boasted that he had hollow legs and nobody had ever drunk him under the table.
#Person1#: That's a problem. He has sort of Dutch courage and that will egg him on in doing anything. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Tom who drinks a lot and has Dutch courage. | drinker | [
{
"content": "Does Tom drink a lot?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, he does. He often has had one to many. But I advised him not to drink too much, he just boasted that he had hollow legs and nobody had ever drunk him under the table.",
"name": "Person2",
"role"... |
train_10144 | #Person1#: I'd like to taste some local dishes. What would you recommend?
#Person2#: That's fine. You must try this dish.
#Person1#: Could you tell me how this thing is cooked?
#Person2#: It's fish steamed and served with our special sauce.
#Person1#: Is it good?
#Person2#: Sure. It's a most popular dish.
#Person... | #Person1# would like to taste some local dishes. #Person2# recommends steamed fish. #Person1# will try it and some green salad. | take orders | [
{
"content": "I'd like to taste some local dishes. What would you recommend?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "That's fine. You must try this dish.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Could you tell me how this thing is cooked?",
"name... |
train_10145 | #Person1#: So, Fred, what are your plans for after graduation?
#Person2#: Well, I've already got a job waiting for me back in my hometown.
#Person1#: That's cool. Have you already found an apartment to live in?
#Person2#: I'm planning on living with my parents. Won't you?
#Person1#: I couldn't even if I wanted to. ... | Fred has got a job in his hometown and is planning on living with his parents. #Person1#'s parents don't want #Person1# living at home. They want #Person1# to be more independent. Fred thinks he needs to learn to live on his own too but he doesn't have the money. | live alone | [
{
"content": "So, Fred, what are your plans for after graduation?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Well, I've already got a job waiting for me back in my hometown.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "That's cool. Have you already found an... |
train_10146 | #Person1#: Excuse me. How much is this tablet? Is it on sale?
#Person2#: Yes, it's on sale for only US $200.
#Person1#: Is it good?
#Person2#: Sure. It has a hard disk storage capacity of 128 gigabytes with up to 12 hours of battery life. You can enjoy millions of movies, TV shows, songs, apps and games on it.
#Person1... | #Person1# wants to buy a tablet and asks #Person2# for a 10% discount. #Person2# can only offer a 5% discount. #Person1# takes it. | buy a tablet | [
{
"content": "Excuse me. How much is this tablet? Is it on sale?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, it's on sale for only US $200.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Is it good?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
... |
train_10147 | #Person1#: Why don't we get you some shirts, darling?
#Person2#: I want to leave, we've already been here 2 hours.
#Person1#: But we should get you some shirts. You need summer shirts.
#Person2#: I would rather buy them somewhere else.
#Person1#: Why? They have everything here.
#Person2#: I don't like shopping in the m... | #Person1# wants to get some shirts for #Person2#, who would like shopping on the street instead of in the malls. #Person1# believes that #Person2# would never buy anything without #Person1#. | shopping | [
{
"content": "Why don't we get you some shirts, darling?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I want to leave, we've already been here 2 hours.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "But we should get you some shirts. You need summer shirts.",
... |
train_10148 | #Person1#: I'd like to send this package to my uncle in Sydney. How much will it cost to send it there?
#Person2#: Well, if you ship it by standard delivery, it takes 6 days, and it will cost $12.
#Person1#: Well, is there another way? My uncle's birthday is just in 5 days. I'd like him to receive it by then. The cost ... | #Person2# helps #Person1# to send the package to #Person1#'s uncle in Sydney by express overseas delivery. | delivery | [
{
"content": "I'd like to send this package to my uncle in Sydney. How much will it cost to send it there?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Well, if you ship it by standard delivery, it takes 6 days, and it will cost $12.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
... |
train_10149 | #Person1#: Mrs. Peterson, we're planning to write a report. Could you help us with it?
#Person2#: Sure, what is it about?
#Person1#: It's about people's love for music. We want to know how music influences them.
#Person2#: Sounds interesting. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: We did some research at several universitie... | #Person1# is writing a report about people's love for music and asks Mrs. Peterson to hand out the papers to the members of her gym. | write a report | [
{
"content": "Mrs. Peterson, we're planning to write a report. Could you help us with it?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sure, what is it about?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "It's about people's love for music. We want to know how... |
train_10150 | #Person1#: How was your economics class?
#Person2#: Well, to be honest with you, I fell asleep during the lecture.
#Person1#: Was it that boring?
#Person2#: No, it wasn't the teacher's fault. The problem is that I can't stay awake for a 2 hour lecture. I had been working in the evening at the hospital.
#Person1#: Isn't... | #Person2# fell asleep during the economic class because #Person2# needs to work late to pay the school fees. #Person1# advises #Person2# to go to the student employment office to find another job. | find a job | [
{
"content": "How was your economics class?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Well, to be honest with you, I fell asleep during the lecture.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Was it that boring?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user... |
train_10151 | #Person1#: Would you like some more coffee?
#Person2#: No thanks. I'm full. We need to find our waitress and get our bill.
#Person1#: The waitress is bringing the bill right now.
#Person2#: This waitress has really been on top of things, hasn't she?
#Person1#: Yes, this waitress did a great job.
#Person2#: OK, let's se... | #Person2# and #Person1# think the waitress has done a great job. So they give more tips than usual. | good service | [
{
"content": "Would you like some more coffee?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "No thanks. I'm full. We need to find our waitress and get our bill.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "The waitress is bringing the bill right now.",
"na... |
train_10152 | #Person1#: Hello, Sir. How can we help you today?
#Person2#: I need to find out some more information for L / C. I would like an outline of responsibilities, both ours, yours and the beneficiary, please.
#Person1#: OK, to start, the conditions are specified by the buyer and may include Insurance Forms, Way Bills, Bills... | In the bank, #Person2# asks for the outline of responsibilities between the bank, the bank's customers, and the beneficiary. #Person1# gives detailed explanations. | responsibility outline | [
{
"content": "Hello, Sir. How can we help you today?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I need to find out some more information for L / C. I would like an outline of responsibilities, both ours, yours and the beneficiary, please.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant... |
train_10153 | #Person1#: What's that book you have under your arm?
#Person2#: It's the best seller everyone's been talking about for the last six months.
#Person1#: How in the world did you get a copy? I've put a hold on it at the public library for weeks and I'm still waiting my turn.
#Person2#: I checked it out of the rental libra... | #Person2# gets a copy of the best seller book and #Person1# will buy a pocket edition copy if it's good. | book copy | [
{
"content": "What's that book you have under your arm?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "It's the best seller everyone's been talking about for the last six months.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "How in the world did you get a copy? ... |
train_10154 | #Person1#: Hi, Mark! Hi, do you have a minute?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry, Nigel. I'm rushing to a meet right now.
#Person1#: Sure, no problem. Can we fix a time to talk later?
#Person2#: Sure, but this week is crazy for me. Can we make it next Monday?
#Person1#: Ok, see you 10 o'clock next Monday!
#Person2#: That's fine... | Mark and Nigel schedule to meet each other next Monday. | plan to meet | [
{
"content": "Hi, Mark! Hi, do you have a minute?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Oh, I'm sorry, Nigel. I'm rushing to a meet right now.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Sure, no problem. Can we fix a time to talk later?",
"name":... |
train_10155 | #Person1#: Why do you want to join us?
#Person2#: The reason for my application for this position is simple. My educational background and professional experience make me qualified for the job.
#Person1#: Do you have any particular conditions that you would like the company to take into consideration?
#Person2#: Oh, ju... | #Person2# is being interviewed by #Person1# and tells #Person1# about reasons for application and expected salary. #Person1# gives an offer beyond #Person2#'s expectation. | job interview | [
{
"content": "Why do you want to join us?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "The reason for my application for this position is simple. My educational background and professional experience make me qualified for the job.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{... |
train_10156 | #Person1#: Hello, Miss, what can I do for you this afternoon?
#Person2#: I need the haircut. But you seem so busy today.
#Person1#: Yes, it is, busy today. We usually have a lot more clients on the weekend. Would you like to take a seat, and wait for a while, please?
#Person2#: Ok, but how long I have to wait, it is go... | #Person2# is waiting for a haircut. #Person1# will get her a shampoo first before Mr. Li finishes with another client. | haircut | [
{
"content": "Hello, Miss, what can I do for you this afternoon?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I need the haircut. But you seem so busy today.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Yes, it is, busy today. We usually have a lot more clien... |
train_10157 | #Person1#: I like this apartment. Do you think we can afford the mortgage?
#Person2#: Yes. I think so. It's not a very expensive apartment. It's in the right area and it has everything that we are looking for. The rooms are quite large too.
#Person1#: I love the balcony. We can sit outside and enjoy the sun in summer. ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are satisfied with the apartment for its design and neighbourhood. Though they can't afford a house, they are fine with this apartment which they can afford. | apartment | [
{
"content": "I like this apartment. Do you think we can afford the mortgage?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes. I think so. It's not a very expensive apartment. It's in the right area and it has everything that we are looking for. The rooms are quite large too.",
"nam... |
train_10158 | #Person1#: It's a fine day today, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. It's wonderful after the downpour.
#Person1#: How nice seeing the sun back again! The air is so fresh.
#Person2#: I hope it stays nice like this for a long period of time.
#Person1#: Well, the weather is so unpredictable this time of year.
#Person2#: Yo... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the unpredictable weather this year, which differs a lot from the weather forecast. | unpredictable weather | [
{
"content": "It's a fine day today, isn't it?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, it is. It's wonderful after the downpour.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "How nice seeing the sun back again! The air is so fresh.",
"name": "Per... |
train_10159 | #Person1#: Hello!
#Person2#: Is that the box-office?
#Person1#: Yes, sir.
#Person2#: I'd like to book two tickets for the film 'Jane Eyre'. Are them available for this evening, please.
#Person1#: Just a minute please. Oh, I'm sorry, all the tickets for tonight have been sold out.
#Person2#: What a pity! How about tomor... | Wang Min calls the box-office to book two tickets for 'Jane Eyre' and he's lucky to get the last two for tomorrow evening. | buying tickets | [
{
"content": "Hello!",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Is that the box-office?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Yes, sir.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'd like to book two tickets for the film 'Ja... |
train_10160 | #Person1#: I am in hot water now, all the things seem to be blown up.
#Person2#: Don't be scared. Bite the bullet and everything will be right again.
#Person1#: Thanks for encouraging me. There are problems cropping up here and there. But I will overcome them one by one. | #Person2# encourages #Person1# and cheers #Person1# up. | encouragement | [
{
"content": "I am in hot water now, all the things seem to be blown up.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Don't be scared. Bite the bullet and everything will be right again.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Thanks for encouraging me. ... |
train_10161 | #Person1#: How was your date recently?
#Person2#: Not too bad. It is seemingly too hard for me to find a place for our date.
#Person1#: I guess so. Going to watch a movie and having dinner at a restaurant are usual.
#Person2#: She said she wanted to go Dutch in dating.
#Person1#: Yes, now many girls want to be independ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# he feels weird when his girlfriend goes Dutch in dating. #Person1# also tells #Person2# the difference between #Person1# and his girlfriend. | date with girlfriend | [
{
"content": "How was your date recently?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Not too bad. It is seemingly too hard for me to find a place for our date.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I guess so. Going to watch a movie and having dinner... |
train_10162 | #Person1#: I think that the company retreat should be in the mountains this year.
#Person2#: What a great idea!
#Person1#: January would be a good month for a mountain retreat.
#Person2#: I like the mountain idea, but I am not so sure about the month of January.
#Person1#: You know, now that I think about it, you might... | #Person1# and #Person2# think it a great idea to have the company retreat in the mountains. They will ask everyone for the best time. | mountain retreat | [
{
"content": "I think that the company retreat should be in the mountains this year.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "What a great idea!",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "January would be a good month for a mountain retreat.",
"name... |
train_10163 | #Person1#: Is anything the matter, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, it's my steak.
#Person1#: What's wrong with it, sir?
#Person2#: It's too raw. I wanted mine well done, but this one here is almost medium.
#Person1#: I am sorry you didn't enjoy it, sir. I will return it to the kitchen and bring you one that is well cooked.
#Perso... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the steak is too raw for him. #Person1# brings him another one. #Person2# enjoys it this time and asks for more beer Calsberg. | raw steak | [
{
"content": "Is anything the matter, sir?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, it's my steak.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What's wrong with it, sir?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "It's too r... |
train_10164 | #Person1#: I want to change rooms immediately, plus a refund for tonight.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir. Exactly what is the problem?
#Person1#: I'm knee-deep in cockroaches!
#Person2#: I'm so sorry, sir. We'll give you a new room immediately, and give you a refund also.
#Person1#: Thank you. I'm glad that this hotel striv... | #Person1# wants to change rooms and a refund because of cockroaches. #Person2# does so. | change a room | [
{
"content": "I want to change rooms immediately, plus a refund for tonight.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'm sorry, sir. Exactly what is the problem?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I'm knee-deep in cockroaches!",
"name": "Pe... |
train_10165 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Trent. What can I do for you this afternoon?
#Person2#: Actually, Miao Ping, I'm here to close my account with you. I'm going home, the company is transferring me back to London.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. When are you leaving?
#Person2#: Next week, so I thought it was better to get this all sorted out... | Miao Ping helps Mr. Trent to close his account because Mr. Trent is going back to London. | closing bank account | [
{
"content": "Hello, Mr. Trent. What can I do for you this afternoon?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Actually, Miao Ping, I'm here to close my account with you. I'm going home, the company is transferring me back to London.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
... |
train_10166 | #Person1#: Hello? Is this the Maintenance Department?
#Person2#: Yeah. That's right. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: We're having a lot of trouble with our printer. Could you come and take a look at it sometime this afternoon?
#Person2#: Let me see. Yeah, all right. I'll be over about two. | #Person1# has problems with the printer and #Person2# will come to solve it. | printer problem | [
{
"content": "Hello? Is this the Maintenance Department?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yeah. That's right. What can I do for you?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "We're having a lot of trouble with our printer. Could you come and ta... |
train_10167 | #Person1#: I'm searching for an old music box.
#Person2#: You came to the right place. Any particular decade?
#Person1#: If you had a box made in the 20's, that would be nice.
#Person2#: We just got one in yesterday, so now we have six.
#Person1#: Would any of them have dancing figures?
#Person2#: Yes, we still have tw... | #Person1# comes to #Person2#'s store to buy a 20's music box with dancing figures. #Person2# tells #Person2# where to fix it if it breaks down. | buying music box | [
{
"content": "I'm searching for an old music box.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "You came to the right place. Any particular decade?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "If you had a box made in the 20's, that would be nice.",
"name"... |
train_10168 | #Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me where the post office is?
#Person2#: It's on the Fifth Avenue.
#Person1#: I'm afraid I don't quite understand.
#Person2#: I see. You're a stranger here. Walk two blocks ahead, then turn left. You can't miss it. | #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to the post office. | showing the way | [
{
"content": "Excuse me, can you tell me where the post office is?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "It's on the Fifth Avenue.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I'm afraid I don't quite understand.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "u... |
train_10169 | #Person1#: Mary, we're going to the supermarket. Do you want to come?
#Person2#: Yeah. I need to get some stuff.
#Person1#: Let's all go together then.
#Person2#: Where's Lisa?
#Person1#: She's getting coupons from her desk.
#Person2#: What are coupons?
#Person1#: They give you discounts on some stuff that you want to ... | Mary will join #Person1# to the supermarket. #Person1# tells her Lisa's getting coupons. | going to supermarket | [
{
"content": "Mary, we're going to the supermarket. Do you want to come?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yeah. I need to get some stuff.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Let's all go together then.",
"name": "Person1",
"role":... |
train_10170 | #Person1#: Hi, Alan. I feel very nervous because I am going to have a job interview next Monday. Could you please give me some suggestions?
#Person2#: Sure. Firstly, it is very important for you to be punctual. Interviewers usually don't think much of a candidate who comes 5 or 10 minutes late only to explain that he c... | #Person1# will have a job interview next Monday. Alan suggests #Person1# should be punctual and create a good image, such as appearing well-groomed and modestly dressed, in a limited time. #Person1# decides to wear a white shirt with a tie. | interview tips | [
{
"content": "Hi, Alan. I feel very nervous because I am going to have a job interview next Monday. Could you please give me some suggestions?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sure. Firstly, it is very important for you to be punctual. Interviewers usually don't think much of... |
train_10171 | #Person1#: But it's the White House. The president and his family live there. They won't let us see most of it. Probably we can only see a couple of rooms.
#Person2#: No, that's not true. The White House is very big. And there are a lot of historical exhibits there. The tour will take us through many different rooms. I... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the security of the White House and going to visit it. #Person1# jokes that a gun can't be taken into it and #Person2# warns that it is improper to make such a joke. | White House security | [
{
"content": "But it's the White House. The president and his family live there. They won't let us see most of it. Probably we can only see a couple of rooms.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "No, that's not true. The White House is very big. And there are a lot of historical ... |
train_10172 | #Person1#: Waiter! May I see you for while?
#Person2#: Yes. I'll be with you in a second. Yes, sir? What is the problem?
#Person1#: This is not what I asked for, I'm afraid.
#Person2#: What did you order?
#Person1#: Roast beef.
#Person2#: There must be a mistake. Those are fried oysters. Would you like to keep it or ch... | #Person1# is served with a wrong dish. #Person2# apologizes and will replace it with roast beef that he ordered. | wrong dish | [
{
"content": "Waiter! May I see you for while?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes. I'll be with you in a second. Yes, sir? What is the problem?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "This is not what I asked for, I'm afraid.",
"name": ... |
train_10173 | #Person1#: Well, Mr. Brown, we've settled everything in connection with this transaction except the question of payment in yen. Now can you explain to me how to make payment in yen?
#Person2#: Many of our business friends in England, France, Switzerland, Italy and Germany are paying for our exports in Japan currency. I... | Mr. Brown teaches #Person1# how to make the payment in yen and recommends #Person1# to consult the bank. | paying in yen | [
{
"content": "Well, Mr. Brown, we've settled everything in connection with this transaction except the question of payment in yen. Now can you explain to me how to make payment in yen?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Many of our business friends in England, France, Switzerla... |
train_10174 | #Person1#: Hi, can I assist you in any way?
#Person2#: Oh, thank you. Yes, please. What I need is to handle some domestic affairs.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. In what area?
#Person2#: Well, I need a Deposit Certification to handle this.
#Person1#: Yes, we have this service. Have you got a deposit certificate and your passpor... | #Person2# needs a Deposit Certification to handle domestic affairs and #Person1# needs a deposit certificate and #Person2#'s passport. | handling domestic affairs | [
{
"content": "Hi, can I assist you in any way?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Oh, thank you. Yes, please. What I need is to handle some domestic affairs.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Oh, I see. In what area?",
"name": "Person... |
train_10175 | #Person1#: Do you know where I can find old music boxes?
#Person2#: You could try shopping at a flea market.
#Person1#: What is that? I have never heard of such a thing.
#Person2#: A flea market is an outdoor place where people sell all kinds of used stuff.
#Person1#: OK, Where can I find one?
#Person2#: Well, you can ... | #Person2# recommends #Person1# to shop at a flea market for old music boxes. | flea market | [
{
"content": "Do you know where I can find old music boxes?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "You could try shopping at a flea market.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What is that? I have never heard of such a thing.",
"name": "Per... |
train_10176 | #Person1#: Dad, will you read to me?
#Person2#: Uh, let me finish the newspaper first?
#Person1#: You've been saying that forever!
#Person2#: Well, how about reading the business section of the newspaper together?
#Person1#: That's boring. Let's read this book. It's about a bear and cat that becomes friends.
#Person2#:... | #Person1# wants #Person2# to stop reading and read a fairy-tale book for #Person1#. #Person2# agrees as it's requested by #Person1#'s teacher, and it's time for bedtime stories now. | reading | [
{
"content": "Dad, will you read to me?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Uh, let me finish the newspaper first?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "You've been saying that forever!",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
... |
train_10177 | #Person1#: Did you take these pictures? They are very good.
#Person2#: Yes, I think they turned out very well too. I like to bring my camera with me wherever I go. That way if I see something attractive I can snap a picture of it.
#Person1#: Carrying a big camera around is too much trouble for me.
#Person2#: My camera ... | #Person1# is impressed by #Person2#'s pictures. #Person2# is experienced in photographs and introduces basic functions and advantages of the compact camera to #Person1#. #Person2#advises #Person1# to check camera prices that Headfields demonstrates. | compact camera | [
{
"content": "Did you take these pictures? They are very good.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, I think they turned out very well too. I like to bring my camera with me wherever I go. That way if I see something attractive I can snap a picture of it.",
"name": "Perso... |
train_10178 | #Person1#: Airports are sad places.
#Person2#: Sometimes, I guess. But, we'll write to each other. You'll come down at Christmas.
#Person1#: If we can find the money.
#Person2#: Don't worry, Marta. Everything will be taken very good care of. They say that fares are going to be reduced in the next six months. And when I... | John is leaving at the airport. Marta is worried and sad because she thinks John will forget her and have someone new. John promises he won't. But Marta cannot stop thinking. | separation | [
{
"content": "Airports are sad places.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sometimes, I guess. But, we'll write to each other. You'll come down at Christmas.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "If we can find the money.",
"name": "Person... |
train_10179 | #Person1#: Sam, I think it's time for you to get a summer job. When I was your age, I started working at the pool.
#Person2#: Mom, I really don't have time to work this summer. I am going to go to summer school and I need to practice skateboarding. Also, I want to go to the lake with Jeremy.
#Person1#: Well, how are yo... | Sam's mom asks Sam to look for a summer job and start saving money. Sam compromises and his mom will help him. | summer job | [
{
"content": "Sam, I think it's time for you to get a summer job. When I was your age, I started working at the pool.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Mom, I really don't have time to work this summer. I am going to go to summer school and I need to practice skateboarding. Al... |
train_10180 | #Person1#: Hi, John. What are you doing here?
#Person2#: I'm waiting for the bus.
#Person1#: Where are you going?
#Person2#: I'm going to the station to meet my sister.
#Person1#: Oh, is she coming by herself?
#Person2#: Yes, the train comes in about half past four, but it's twenty past four now. I have only ten minute... | #Person1# meets John at a bus station. John is in a hurry to meet his sister. | waiting for bus | [
{
"content": "Hi, John. What are you doing here?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'm waiting for the bus.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Where are you going?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'm g... |
train_10181 | #Person1#: We are going to put on a performance.
#Person2#: Really? When?
#Person1#: On May 4. We have been preparing for it for two months.
#Person2#: Where are you going to put it on? In your school?
#Person1#: No. At the People's Theatre.
#Person2#: If I remember correctly, you put it on at the Youth Square last yea... | #Person1# tells #Person2# they are going to put on a performance at the People's Theatre to collect money for Project Hope. | performance preparation | [
{
"content": "We are going to put on a performance.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Really? When?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "On May 4. We have been preparing for it for two months.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
}... |
train_10182 | #Person1#: Ron, what are you doing?
#Person2#: Ah, nothing. I'm just looking up some information on the Internet.
#Person1#: Like what? Let me see.
#Person2#: No, no, it's okay. I mean, you know ...
#Person1#: Baldness? What are you looking that up for?
#Person2#: Well, you know ...
#Person1#: I ... I mean, you're not ... | Ron is troubled with his baldness but #Person1# thinks it is not serious and gives him some advice, such as seeking medical help or just accepting the fact. Ron just can't give up hope. | baldness | [
{
"content": "Ron, what are you doing?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Ah, nothing. I'm just looking up some information on the Internet.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Like what? Let me see.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "us... |
train_10183 | #Person1#: I want to have my hair done. Do you have any suggestions?
#Person2#: You can take a look at this magazine. It has some of the newest styles.
#Person1#: Er, I like face style. It's pretty. Do you think it suits me?
#Person2#: Well, do you really want to keep your hair that long? I think you will look better w... | #Person1# wants to have a new hairstyle and #Person2# recommends cutting it short. #Person1# agrees with it but refuses to change the color | make the hair | [
{
"content": "I want to have my hair done. Do you have any suggestions?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "You can take a look at this magazine. It has some of the newest styles.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Er, I like face style. It... |
train_10184 | #Person1#: Where are you from?
#Person2#: Australia, from Sydney. I was at university, you know, I just finished and, er...I thought I'd go off around the world for a bit.
#Person1#: What a long way to come! You have a long holiday, I suppose.
#Person2#: Well, I finished my studies, you know, and found a job in a shipp... | #Person2# comes from Sydney and has had a long and nice holiday around Europe and Asia. #Person1# is interested in #Person2#'s experiences because #Person1# wants to learn something about other countries. #Person1# invites #Person2# home for a dinner and to share #Person2#'s story. #Person2# thinks that would be lovely... | trip stories | [
{
"content": "Where are you from?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Australia, from Sydney. I was at university, you know, I just finished and, er...I thought I'd go off around the world for a bit.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What ... |
train_10185 | #Person1#: Do you need help with something?
#Person2#: I need help finding a new refrigerator.
#Person1#: Do you see anything that you like?
#Person2#: That Kenmore looks nice.
#Person1#: That is a wonderful choice.
#Person2#: What makes is so great?
#Person1#: It's very inexpensive, and it has all the appliances.... | #Person2# wants to buy a new refrigerator. #Person1# thinks it a good choice to buy Kenmore. | buying a refrigerator | [
{
"content": "Do you need help with something?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I need help finding a new refrigerator.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Do you see anything that you like?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
}... |
train_10186 | #Person1#: I'm going to work in a multi-national enterprise after gradution.
#Person2#: but you said your dream was to be an entrepreneur, to be your own boss.
#Person1#: I'll do it someday. But it's not the right time now. I have to learn a lot by working as an employee.
#Person2#: it sounds like you've got a perfe... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# future plan. #Person2# thinks it is a good opportunity to learn skills in other companies and make preparation for starting up a company. | future plan | [
{
"content": "I'm going to work in a multi-national enterprise after gradution.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "but you said your dream was to be an entrepreneur, to be your own boss.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I'll do it someda... |
train_10187 | #Person1#: Diana, in your opinion, which is more important, IQ or EQ?
#Person2#: Why are you asking me the strange question, Jerry?
#Person1#: I watched the movie Forrest Gump last night. And the question just linged in my mind.
#Person2#: Well. I think IQ matters more. But it won't work without EQ.
#Person1#: Why?... | Diana tells Jerry that she thinks IQ is more important in making achievements but it won't work without EQ and takes Forrest Gump as the example. | importance of IQ | [
{
"content": "Diana, in your opinion, which is more important, IQ or EQ?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Why are you asking me the strange question, Jerry?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I watched the movie Forrest Gump last night. ... |
train_10188 | #Person1#: this is tough to say, Jordan, but I think we should break up.
#Person2#: are you serious?
#Person1#: yes, I mean it.
#Person2#: but why? Did I do anything wrong?
#Person1#: no, we are just too different. This isn't working.
#Person2#: hey, come on. It's too early to say that. We can fix things.
#Person... | Anna wants to break up with Jordan because she thinks they are too different. Jordan compromises but proposes to keep the friendship. Anna agrees. | breaking up | [
{
"content": "this is tough to say, Jordan, but I think we should break up.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "are you serious?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "yes, I mean it.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"co... |
train_10189 | #Person1#: Sam, where's the closest ATM?
#Person2#: It's not that far. Do you see that yellow building over there? It's next to it, on the right.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. Do you know if there's a convenient store around here?
#Person2#: Well, you could go down to twenty second street. There are a lot of stores down there ... | Sam shows #Person1# the ways to the closest ATM and a convenient store. Sam and advises #Person1# to take a taxi to get to the store. | showing the way | [
{
"content": "Sam, where's the closest ATM?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "It's not that far. Do you see that yellow building over there? It's next to it, on the right.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Oh, I see. Do you know if there... |
train_10190 | #Person1#: Good morning Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I need some directions.
#Person1#: Sure. What are you looking for?
#Person2#: Well, first of all I'm looking for the Hard Rock Cafe. How far is it from here? Need I take a taxi?
#Person1#: Oh, it's just about 5 minutes walk from here. Just walk out of the hotel an... | #Person1# shows #Person2# the ways to the Hard Rock Cafe, the Science Museum, and the amusement park. #Person1# thinks the Cafe and the amusement park are good places but the museum isn't very good. | showing the way | [
{
"content": "Good morning Can I help you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, I need some directions.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Sure. What are you looking for?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content... |
train_10191 | #Person1#: Frank and Peter want new bicycles. Petrol is very expensive, so they both want to cycle to work.
#Person2#: They're looking at advertisements.
#Person1#: What about this Curzon bike? It's very cheap. Only 80 pounds.
#Person2#: Yes, but the Anderson bike is even cheaper, 865 pounds.
#Person1#: How old is the ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about bicycle types and prices. | bicycle | [
{
"content": "Frank and Peter want new bicycles. Petrol is very expensive, so they both want to cycle to work.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "They're looking at advertisements.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What about this Curzon ... |
train_10192 | #Person1#: Say, do you want to go out to dinner tonight?
#Person2#: Sure. Where would you like to go?
#Person1#: Well, what do you think of Italian food?
#Person2#: I love it, but I don't feel like eating it today.
#Person1#: I don't, either. I guess. It's a bit hot.
#Person2#: Hmm...How do you like Japanese food?
#Per... | #Person1# and #Person2# don't feel like eating Italian food today. They decide to eat Japanese food. | dinner | [
{
"content": "Say, do you want to go out to dinner tonight?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sure. Where would you like to go?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Well, what do you think of Italian food?",
"name": "Person1",
"role... |
train_10193 | #Person1#: I like that photo on the wall.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you. It's a photograph that I took on my vacation last month.
#Person1#: Did you take it by yourself? I didn't know you can photograph so well.
#Person2#: Oh yes, I've been taking photos for 5 years.
#Person1#: That's great, do you have anymore of your phot... | #Person2# shows #Person1# the photographs #Person2# took on #Person2#'s vacation. #Person2# shows more photos and shares #Person2#'s experiences and feelings. #Person1# appreciates them much. They will go to play badminton. | photographs | [
{
"content": "I like that photo on the wall.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Oh, thank you. It's a photograph that I took on my vacation last month.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Did you take it by yourself? I didn't know you can p... |
train_10194 | #Person1#: What's the story about your new movie?
#Person2#: It's about a police man. And I play the part. He has to catch the killer. The movie has some frightening scenes. But I hope the audience won't be too frightened to go to the movie theaters.
#Person1#: Did you enjoy making the movie? We heard stories of disagr... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the story about #Person2#'s new movie, #Person2#'s relationship with the director, and the response from the audience. #Person2# wanted to do his own actions but #Person2#'s insurance company wouldn't, so they were done by another man. | movie | [
{
"content": "What's the story about your new movie?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "It's about a police man. And I play the part. He has to catch the killer. The movie has some frightening scenes. But I hope the audience won't be too frightened to go to the movie theaters."... |
train_10195 | #Person1#: Professor Wilson, can I ask you something?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: What I'd like to do for my survey project is to interview 3 people. Would that be OK? Because in class you said a survey is usually done with a large number of people.
#Person2#: That's right, it is. But tell me about your idea.
#Person1#... | #Person1# wants to interview 3 people for the survey. Professor Wilson asks about #Person1#'s idea and advises #Person1# to prepare a list of questions first. | survey advice | [
{
"content": "Professor Wilson, can I ask you something?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sure.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What I'd like to do for my survey project is to interview 3 people. Would that be OK? Because in class you... |
train_10196 | #Person1#: I'd like to go to the Bank of Switzerland. How do I get there?
#Person2#: It's quite a long way to walk there. I'd suggest you take a taxi or the subway.
#Person1#: Where can I take the subway?
#Person2#: You can get it at City Hall station, turn left when you leave the hotel. Go straight ahead. You'll see C... | #Person2# shows #Person1# how to go to the Bank of Switzerland and advises #Person1# to take a taxi. #Person1# agrees a taxi is a better choice. | showing the way | [
{
"content": "I'd like to go to the Bank of Switzerland. How do I get there?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "It's quite a long way to walk there. I'd suggest you take a taxi or the subway.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Where can I ... |
train_10197 | #Person1#: Are you doing anything special this weekend?
#Person2#: I wanted to go to the music festival in the National Park. But one of my friends invited me to her house for dinner. So I'm going to the dinner on Saturday night instead. What about you? Are you going to the festival?
#Person1#: I was planning on going ... | #Person2# has no time for the music festival this weekend because #Person2# will go to a dinner, while #Person1# will attend it by underground. | music festival | [
{
"content": "Are you doing anything special this weekend?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I wanted to go to the music festival in the National Park. But one of my friends invited me to her house for dinner. So I'm going to the dinner on Saturday night instead. What about yo... |
train_10198 | #Person1#: Kathy, my family plan to go hiking this Sunday. Would you like to join us?
#Person2#: Sounds great, but have you heard this week's weather forecast? I saw it on the Internet this morning. They said that the weekend was going to be rainy.
#Person1#: Really? In the newspaper. However, the weather forecast is t... | #Person1# invites Kathy to go hiking together this Sunday, but Kathy worries that it would be rainy. | unpredictable weather | [
{
"content": "Kathy, my family plan to go hiking this Sunday. Would you like to join us?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sounds great, but have you heard this week's weather forecast? I saw it on the Internet this morning. They said that the weekend was going to be rainy.",
... |
train_10199 | #Person1#: Now you're my boss, Mr. Henry.
#Person2#: Do you have any other particular conditions that you would like the company to take into consideration?
#Person1#: No, nothing in particular.
#Person2#: You may ask questions about us, if you have any.
#Person1#: All right. When can I start? | #Person1# tells Mr.Henry #Person1# has nothing in particular to be taken into consideration. | at the company | [
{
"content": "Now you're my boss, Mr. Henry.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Do you have any other particular conditions that you would like the company to take into consideration?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "No, nothing in parti... |
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