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#Person1#: Would you please tell me something about the agriculture and industry of New Zealand?
#Person2#: The agriculture in New Zealand is highly mechanized. The industry mainly focuses on the manufacture of agriculture and stockbreeding products.
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: If you need any further information, please don't hesitate to ask me.
#Person1#: OK, I will. | #Person2# introduces the agriculture and industry of New Zealand to #Person1#. |
their family: I have no idea what iambic pentameter is but I am intrigued.
the poet who recites his best work.: Tis but some new fangled method of poetry that has recently become the latest fashion. Yet, it sometimes need not even rhyme, so I find it a bit tiresome. But the king insists!
their family: Have you seen anything like this? I''m trying to find out what land this came from.
the poet who recites his best work.: Hm... what peculiar carvings are on this. And the beads appear to be made of... no, surely not!
their family: Dragon teeth. The rumor is the dragon attacked my great grandfathers cottage. He killed it with his bare hands.
the poet who recites his best work.: But the gold flecks, see here on this bead? I'm afraid there was but one dragon who wallowed in gold enough for it to have embedded itself this much...
Summarize the dialogue | The poet who recites his best work is a bit tired of the new fangled method of poetry that has recently become the latest fashion. The king insists. Their family has dragon teeth. The poet thinks it's a bit tiresome. |
Pat: Can I borrow your starting leads again?
Kate: Yeah sure, Chris are you home?
Chris: will be in half an hour, that ok?
Pat: awesome, I'll pop by
Chris: cool | Pat will again borrow starting leads from Chris and Kate. |
Maxwell: Thank you for tonight, payment as usual?
Jeanice: Yes, 8 hours
Maxwell: What would I do without you…
Jeanice: That’s my job :D
Maxwell: But you can do your job good or bad… I’m grateful I found you
Jeanice: Me too, our cooperation is very good ^^
Maxwell: And the kids… They really like you
Jeanice: I know, they’re cute
Maxwell: Wait, I heard there was some problem with Marcus at school…
Jeanice: Nothing very serious, he argued with a friend but they didn’t fight
Maxwell: Oh, ok, the teacher sounded like it was something terrible
Jeanice: In a way it was, he didn’t want to stop when a teacher reacted and he was pretty aggressive
Maxwell: That’s worse… Have you noticed him behaving in a strange way recently?
Jeanice: Not at all, cute as usual. But… he gets very angry for stupid reasons
Maxwell: For example?
Jeanice: You know, his sister taking sth from him… He’s not aggressive but more… loud than usual, if you know what I mean
Maxwell: Yes, I understand, I need to do something about it. Anyway, thank you for informing me.
Jeanice: No problem Mr. Hall, I’m always here to help ;)
Maxwell: We could grab a coffee some time and talk through all the issues.
Jeanice: Yea, maybe, I have to go, I'll let you know
Maxwell: OK, thanks, you're the best :) | Maxwell pays Jeanice for 8 hours of babysitting and is grateful he found her. His son argued with a friend at school, and got agressive when the teacher reacted. Jeanice hasn't noticed if he has acted strangely recently. Maxwell and Jeanice can grab a coffe some time to discuss all the issues. |
witch: I will be stewing a potion for a fire resistance with the materials I have. How about a tune to pass the time?
minstrel: Oh splendid! Here is one to get those creative juices flowing!
witch: Lovely!
minstrel: That was my favorite song! How about another one? Say, what does the toe nail do?
witch: Just an ingredient for the potion. I need some more materials lying around for the potion, and it might that like I'll be speaking to the objects, but rest assured it is part of the potion making ritual.
minstrel: will you be needing this?
witch: Ah yes thank you.
minstrel: That sure smells funny. I guess it's not supposed to taste good huh? As long as it works.
witch: Now if it doesn't mean too much, I will ask that you step outside for a little while while I brew the concoction. It gets quite reactive and we would not like a inexperienced lad involved in the dark arts. I will let you know when it is done.
Summarize the dialogue | witch is preparing a potion for fire resistance. She will be needing some more materials. The minstrel will play some music for her. |
#Person1#: There is something wrong with my girlfriend.
#Person2#: What's the trouble?
#Person1#: The department manager is all over her. He says he loves her.
#Person2#: What about your friend? Did she fall for him?
#Person1#: Of course not! She thinks he's an apple-head. She doesn't like an apple-headed man, you know.
#Person2#: Now you don't have the butterflies in your stomach, do you? | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1#'s girlfriend's department manager loves her but she dislikes this apple-headed man. |
#Person1#: Did you hear that they are going to start an exercise class after work?
#Person2#: Oh really? When is it going to start?
#Person1#: Next month. I think. Are you going to sign up?
#Person2#: Well, I'd like to, but I'm going to have to look at my schedule. | #Person1# says an exercise class will start next month. #Person2#'s interested and will check #Person2#'s schedule. |
Barbara: Heyyy
John: Hullo
Barbara: Are you joining us for the drinks after the workshop?
John: Yeah, I was just going to write to you
Barbara: Well, I've been quicker lol. We're meeting at Scolt's Head at 17.15. More than THIRTY People are expected at the workshop so I very much hope not all of them are going to join us
John: lmao hopefully
Barbara: Jokes aside, I'm thrilled that we managed to get so many people
John: I reckon we're quite a success
Barbara: So see you at 5.15?
John: I'll actually try to get there for the workshop, so hopefully see you there. If not, drinks at 5.15
Barbara: Splendid. Take care
John: Cheers | Barbara invited John for drinks at Scolt's Head at 17.15. John accepted the invitation. |
person: It is very quiet here.
ghost: Except for the rushing water from the fountain, I hear nothing.
person: Who was that? What water? The fountain is dry.
ghost: Hmm... interesting. And yet I swear I can still here it flow! Perhaps I'm remembering a time when I was still alive.
person: When you were alive? Are you a ghost?
ghost: I am! I am the spirit of a great warrior and I will haunt the kingdom for eternity!
person: This graveyard is Haunted! Is that why nobody comes here anymore?
ghost: Oh, it could be. But I cannot help my ways!
person: Do you like scaring people away?
ghost: I don't, but it seems they always leave when they see or hear me. It makes me sad.
person: People can be so judgmental. They must not understand that you are a ghost.
ghost: Thank you for your warm words. I appreciate them. I like knowing someone understands!
person: I wish someone would understand me. I used to be a successful merchant, but now I must depend on charity from the church to survive.
Summarize the dialogue | ghost is haunting the graveyard. He is a spirit of a great warrior. He is sad because people leave when they see or hear him. |
#Person1#: Hi, Monica, congratulations! Your presentation at the meeting was very successful and everyone was impressed by your speech. And it was so persuasive and I bet our clients will be convinced to invest their money in this project. You really made a big contribution to our company.
#Person2#: Thank you, I just tried my best. I am very happy to know you like it.
#Person1#: You must have been prepared for a long time. Some statistics in this presentation are not easy to find, right?
#Person2#: Well, yes. Several colleagues from different departments helped me with that. They are very supportive. I consulted an economic expert last week. He was very kind to give valuable suggestions.
#Person1#: Now, the effort pays off. You have accomplished something.
#Person2#: Come on, don't flatter me anymore. I took the job because I love being challenged. But I can't get this turned around without the support from you people. | Monica tells #Person1# her presentation was very successful because she got help from several colleagues and an economic expert. |
member: I'm looking for someone who would do such things, I need someone willing to sacrifice blood.
prisoner: I might be interested. Whatcha thinking?
member: Well, if you did nothing to get in here then you aren't what I am looking for, sorry prisoner, come back when you have killed someone or at least stolen something.
prisoner: I did it, I confess! I stole these precious herbs.
member: You fool, a bag of herbs, this is a secret society, you think we want a bag of herbs!
prisoner: No I was just saying, I would qualify since I'm a masterful thief.
member: Look, There's a guy in here that we beleive is a witch, we are looking for power and a petty theif isn't what we are looking for. When you get out of here, come to the illuminati temple and ask to join.
prisoner: Okay but I'm afraid I will be dying in here unless you can help me get out.
Summarize the dialogue | member of the illuminati is looking for a prisoner willing to sacrifice blood. The prisoner confesses that he stole a bag of herbs. The member doesn't want him to join, but promises to help him get out of the prison. |
Emely: Hey. Could u help me with one task? I have to fill in the gaps and I find it a little bit strange task
Titus: How is that strange ?
Emely: I have problems to so it haha. Can I send a photo of this task and then I will wrote u my answers? There are 10 sentences
Titus: Ok I'm doing something now but I can look at it quickly if it won't take up a lot of my time
Emely: Ok
Emely: <file_photo>
Titus: Can't really see that
Emely: A) a cash cow b) hoes down the drain c) nepotism d) a golden opportunity e) a sweetheart deal f) win-win g) grease sb's palm h) a license to print money i) in full swing j) implementation
Titus: But I cannot read it
Emely: Really? I can see it very well on my phone
Titus: That sounds about right
Emely: So u can see it?
Titus: Barely
Emely: Oh ok | Titus agrees to help Emely with a language exercise. Emely sends Titus a photo of the filled out exercise, but he has trouble reading it. |
#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.
#Person1#: I have thought about it for a while. I think it's time to move on for both of us.
#Person2#: but I still love you.
#Person1#: I'm sorry.
#Person2#: I knew this would happen some day. . .
#Person1#: then why didn't you talk to me?
#Person2#: well. It's not all my fault, Anna. . .
#Person1#: I don't want to argue with you anymore. This is going to be tough, but Let's try and be friends.
#Person2#: I would like that Anna, but I think I'll need a little space for a bit.
#Person1#: I think we'll be better off if we are apart.
#Person2#: shall we keep Our friendship?
#Person1#: sure, let's just be friends. | Anna wants to break up with Jordan because they are two different people. Jordan feels pity but finally faces the reality. Both agree to keep their friendship. |
murderer: Fair enough, I understand the thrill, the chase, the screams... ah sorry, lost me thought fer a moment. Ah! But sometimes theres some blighter that ye need taken care of quiet like, ain't there? Maybe a lass ya fancy has a husband that's a might too jealous, if ya know what I mean.
king: I have plenty of people to ask for help - I have an army!
murderer: True enough - and that's all very well an' good if ye be facing another king. But this man 'ere is a noble in yer own court. And the other nobles, well, they might not be takin a likin if ye be stealing their wives under their noses. Maybe ye could squash em, but that's more monies to the armies and less ta line yer own pockets with, see?
king: I'm not interested in your help
Summarize the dialogue | king doesn't want to hire a murderer to kill a nobleman. |
priest: Well hello there, boy!
dog: WOOF! *wags tail*
priest: Get into any trouble today?
dog: Woof! Who me? Woof!
priest: Yes you! I see some of the dessert crumbs on your nose.
dog: *scratches nose* *smiles* Woof, nope. Wasn't me.
priest: Uh huh, it'll be our secret boy.
dog: Don't tell the other guards dogs please! Woof, they's be so mad. WOOF
priest: It's fine, to be honest, i may have already had some as well.
dog: Woof, it gets tiring guarding the premises of the church WOOF
priest: Well, if you ever need a treat to wake you up, feel free to sniff me out.
dog: WOOFWOOFWOOF!!!!
priest: Such a good boy!
dog: WOOFwoof. Only for you. WOOF
Summarize the dialogue | dog guards the church. He got some dessert crumbs on his nose. He will keep it a secret. |
#Person1#: I need help figuring out how to use this phone.
#Person2#: Sure. First you pick up the receiver and hit one of the first 3 buttons. Do you hear a tone?
#Person1#: Yes, I hear the tone.
#Person2#: OK. Now you dial 9 on the keypad. Do you hear the tone change?
#Person1#: Yes, it changed.
#Person2#: Well, when you hear it change, that means you have an outside line. Where are you trying to call?
#Person1#: I am trying to call home.
#Person2#: OK. Well, to dial to the outside you just now dial the number. For a call inside the company just hit the extension number. Do you know the extensions?
#Person1#: Yes, I have a list of extensions.
#Person2#: Well, if you ever need help with an extension, you can dial O. | #Person2# shows #Person1# how to use the phone. #Person2# also tells #Person1# #Person1# can dial 0 if #Person1# needs help with an extension. |
Julia: Hi babe, how was your evening?
Max: Hello baby, was good fun thanks
Julia: Did you win anything?
Max: No, we got nominated twice but the Dutchies scooped up all the prizes...
Julia: Damn those dutchies! At least May will Brexit them out soon!😉 😂
Max: I know, they're bloody everywhere! Taking over wherever they go! 😂
Julia: Terrible! But you had a good night though? Drunk?
Max: Yes was good, 5 course dinner, very posh, with different wine at every course...
Julia: Nice!!
Max: No time to get drunk though, straight back to hotel after dinner... And the boss was watching, so I thought I'd keep it reasonable! 😂
Julia: fair enough. What time is your flight tomorrow?
Max: 11 I think
Julia: Are you coming home or staying in London?
Max: Argh, I need ot stay in London for a bit baby, sorry, until Saturday...
Julia: Ouch! you'll owe me dinner on Saturday eve...
Max: Definitely, name the place and I'll take you there!
Julia: I'll have a think. Love you, safe travels x
Max: love you XX | Max was at a work-related event this evening. They didn't win anything, but they got nominated twice. His flight is tomorrow at 11. He will stay in London until Saturday. On Saturday he is coming home and taking Julia to dinner. |
traveler: Hello, father.
priest: Sojourner .. What brings you
traveler: I have come to seek your blessing
priest: Very well then. What exactly do you want to be blessed
traveler: I am going to the East to trade spices, but I am worried about the dangers there.
priest: I see. Let us pray then
traveler: Thank you, father.
priest: May God bless your journey and protect you all through. Amen!
traveler: I hope this blessing will protect me from being ambushed by bandits.
priest: Yes. You shall be protected.
traveler: Thank you, father. How can I ever repay you.
priest: Here.. Take this small cross. Let it serve as a reminder of God's presence
traveler: I know. How about some spice? It's the least I can do.
Summarize the dialogue | traveler is going to the East to trade spices. He wants to be blessed by a priest to protect him from dangers. The priest gives him a cross and some spice. |
guard: So far so good, but make sure you stay in your place! What is your business here?
courtier: Easy there. The king asked me to check with you. You know about the rumors of an attack
guard: I know of every threat. I am here to protect the kingdom!
courtier: Yes, I know! That's why I'm asking you how things are looking so I can report back to the king.
guard: I see... So far, it has been empty here.
courtier: Well that's good news. Why are you so on edge then?
guard: If I am doing my job right, my guard will never be down.
courtier: Good point. We'll the king will be happy to know things look good so far. Hopefully the rumors are just that and nothing is coming.
guard: I hope so as well, but if not, I will be ready.
courtier: I know you will be. Hey what's with the stones?
guard: They are decorations for the throne.
courtier: I see maybe they shouldn't be sitting around so loose where anyone can take them.
Summarize the dialogue | courtier is checking with the guard to see how things are going in the castle. The guard is on guard because there are rumors of an attack. |
person: I'm sorry to hear about your upbringing, kid. You seem like a good one.
a scullery boy: Thank you sir, very kind of you. Have you any need of me?
person: Actually. I was wondering if you could tell me where the nearby village is located.
a scullery boy: To the east sir, you should be able to get a view of it from the top of the Tower
person: Thank you very much. I'm going to head to the top of the tower now. Do you know the name of said village?
a scullery boy: Ravenport.
person: Thank you. Is it a nice village?
a scullery boy: Yes sir, A port town of sorts. Many goods from across the sea can be had there.
person: Very nice. It's nice that such a village is so close.
a scullery boy: Indeed, it's how i became good at cooking all these foreign foods
Summarize the dialogue | a scullery boy was brought up in a poor family and he is working in the castle as a scullery boy. he is going to show the person the nearby village Ravenport. |
rodent: What a weird bathroom
thief: yes it is I wonder how I am gonna get out of here unseen
rodent: How did you end up in this little place anyways?
thief: lets just say there are some jewels that I thought the king wouldn't mind having any more
rodent: Ah I see, I came here in that small hole over there! I was looking for some more old grain to nibble on.
thief: I was hoping for a window or something to climb out of
rodent: All I see here is that small hole and a big ole tub!
thief: yes maybe I can push it down this small hole and go down below and come get the package
rodent: May be, I am a little fat!You should take that rug to! And bring me back some grain
thief: lets see how goes and I split the proceedes with you
rodent: How about 30/70?
thief: no way your crazy
rodent: *scurrys throught hole* I'm going to tell the king!
Summarize the dialogue | thief is in the bathroom. Rodent came in through a small hole. Thief wants to steal some jewels. Rodent wants the thief to bring him some grain. |
cow: Ooh, yeah. Those guys are jerks. At least the farm dog chased off the last one that came prowling around here.
rabbit: Oh that's good. Hopefully the dog won't try to get me. This hill is really nice
cow: No, it looks like he's taking another nap on the front porch. Are you thirsty my long eared friend?
rabbit: I am. All these carrots make me thirsty. Thank you
cow: Here you go! Just be careful not to fall in.
rabbit: Have you tried the carrots? They're so good
cow: Now, you know if I try them and I like them, then there won't be near as much left for you to nibble on.
rabbit: Oh this is true You see very kind to think of me
cow: Besides, there's plenty of grass for me to chew through!
rabbit: Haha so true. I'm glad we can share this hill in harmony. I'm going to dig some carrots up for dinner
cow: That's certainly a big undertaking. Don't wear yourself out!
Summarize the dialogue | rabbit and cow are sharing a hill. The rabbit is going to dig carrots for dinner. |
#Person1#: How was your first date, David? Are you satisfied with Jane?
#Person2#: It was all right. She, tall and attractive, has stable job and source of income.
#Person1#: Yes, so I think she is suitable for you.
#Person2#: But, well. . . what I want to say is. . .
#Person1#: Stop acting like this. Say away!
#Person2#: Her standard for selecting life partner is a little higher. I can not accept that.
#Person1#: What did she say?
#Person2#: She said she want a man with large house, luxurious car and healthy parents.
#Person1#: Give her up. | #Person1# and David talk about David's first date with Jane. #Person1# suggests David give her up because Jane has a high standard. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon. Welcome to China. May I see your passport, customs and health declaration form?
#Person2#: Yes, here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. What's your occupation, Mr. Smith?
#Person2#: I'm the general manager of the Far-East Industry Corporation.
#Person1#: You are here on business, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I have been invited by the East Import & Export Corporation of China for business talks.
#Person1#: I see. Do you have anything to declare?
#Person2#: Yes, I have some foreign currency to declare.
#Person1#: Would you please fill out this currency declaration form? It's a record of the foreign currency you have brough in.
#Person2#: All right. | Mr. Smith tells #Person1# he comes to China on business. He wants to declare some foreign currency. |
#Person1#: How did you get around over there? Did you rent cars?
#Person2#: No, that would be too expensive. We used the train system. We bought a special pass called a Enrail pass. It lets people use the train wherever they want, as often as they want.
#Person1#: I've heard about Enrail passes. So those Europeans really depend on trains a lot.
#Person2#: Yes, they do. I wish we Americans had a better train system.
#Person1#: I know. Our train system is lousy. And besides, Americans love their cars too much.
#Person2#: I agree. And probably the automobile companies are too powerful. They never allowed the government to develop trains.
#Person1#: It's too bad for the environment. So much pollution from cars.
#Person2#: Americans love cars for different reasons, I think. One reason is that we are very individualistic. And cars are a very individual way of getting around. Americans like the freedom of driving around by themselves. They don't want to ride in a train or bus with a group of people.
#Person1#: Yes, I agree. I think it is a cultural characteristic. It would be very hard to get us Americans to change this. But you know what? Probably, in the future, Americans will have to change.
#Person2#: Why do you say ' have to '?
#Person1#: Because the earth's environment can't tolerate cars forever. I think cars are already causing global warming. When the problem gets more serious, world governments will have to start limiting car use.
#Person2#: Maybe you're right. They will have to develop alternative transportation. But it will be hard in America. Too many people are used to cars. Even in our movies cars are very important.
#Person1#: Wow! I didn't notice the time. It's almost noon. I have to get home.
#Person2#: Do you want me to give you a ride?
#Person1#: No, no problem. I have my car in the parking ramp around the corner.
#Person2#: Alright. Well, I'll stay here and have another coffee. Nice running into you.
#Person1#: See you around. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# takes Enrail to get here. #Person2# hopes Americans had a better train system, but #Person1# says the train system is lousy and Americans like going out by car, which are harmful to the environment. #Person2# agrees and says alternative transportation should be developed though it will be hard in America. |
ghost: Sadly, I am tied to one of these tombstones. When living, I was referred to as Curtis the Bedwetter. Now I wander these parts trying to take revenge on those who mocked me so!
residents of the cottage: I am sorry to hear you were mocked in your previous life. I will gladly join your efforts in scaring those who dared to cross your path!
ghost: Fantastic! They are cruel fiends and deserve torment. They live in the castle.
residents of the cottage: I work as a seamstress for the queen and can get access to the entire castle if I wish.
ghost: Glorious! I can easily move through doors and walls, so I have no trouble, but I'm glad you will be able to access it as well.
residents of the cottage: I shall meet you tomorrow evening by the entrance to the castle so we can get to it together.
ghost: Thank you for caring for me! I shall get revenge yet!
residents of the cottage: See you before long, Ghost!
ghost: Yes! I'll bring me scariest face!
Summarize the dialogue | Curtis the Bedwetter was mocked when he was alive. He is tied to a tombstone and he wants to scare people. He will meet the residents of the cottage tomorrow evening at the entrance to the castle. |
Meryl: I'll be late!!
Cindy: again??
Meryl: just ten minutes, chill out
Cindy: waiting!!! | Meryl informs Cindy that she'll be ten minutes late. |
#Person1#: Who do you work for at the moment?
#Person2#: Um, I work for the BBC World Service. I've been with the BBC for 5 years. Before that, I worked as an interpreter for the EU.
#Person1#: As you know this job is based in Geneva. Have you ever lived abroad before?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, I have. In fact I was born in Argentina and I lived there until I was 11.
#Person1#: That's interesting, have you traveled much?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I've been to all over Europe and many parts of South America.
#Person1#: Why did you go to these places?
#Person2#: Well, mostly for pleasure. But 3 years ago, I went back to Argentina to cover various political stories in Buenos Aires for the BBC. | #Person1# is interested in #Person2#'s job. #Person2# works for BBC now and travels a lot for pleasure. |
Glenda: Have you seen weather forecast ?
Martin: Yes, it is going to be warm and sunny
Glenda: Damn, why did I already pack all my summer stuff ?? | Martin has seen the weather forecast and it's going to be hot and sunny. Glenda is angry because she already packed all her summer stuff. |
flirty barmaid: Hello there handsome what can i get you?
Summarize the dialogue | A flirty barmaid is serving a handsome customer. |
visitor: Wow, this garden is gorgeousq
merchant: haven't noticed
visitor: Really? Take a look around!
merchant: Not much to look at these days
visitor: So many roses and trees to look at, what do you mean?
merchant: I guess your right, need to look at the bright side of things. I have some figurines, would you care for one?
visitor: Sure, what'll it cost me?
merchant: Nothing, consider it my good deed for the day. We all need a bit of good in our lives. Besides I enjoy trade and finding weird things. Its nice to share it with someone.
visitor: Wow, that would be so kind of you! What are these figurines anyway?
merchant: I consider them small garden gnomes. As I walk around the moat and look up to the towering trees, I like to imagine that they run through the garden and care for the delicate roses.
Summarize the dialogue | merchant has some figurines he considers small garden gnomes. He will give one to the visitor for free. |
#Person1#: It is enough for today. Do you have any last question? If not, thank you for taking your time to come to our interview.
#Person2#: You're welcome. For the moment, I have no further questions. I got a good picture of the job and the company. All my questions have been answered. Thank you for your time.
#Person1#: We will have an internal discussion and then we will contact to inform you of our decision on whether we continue with you or not.
#Person2#: Ok, it was very nice to talk with you and I look forward to your decision at your earliest convenience. Bye.
#Person1#: Goodbye. | At the end of the job interview, #Person1# tells #Person2# they'll have an internal discussion and will inform #Person2# of the decision. |
Lene: Are you going for a pizza tonight?
Jeff: Yes! that was the plan, right?
Joona: It is the plan
Ian: where?
Lene: I like the sweet, little Italian place at the corner
Lene: but in 5 we will make it full
Jeff: but I think they will be happy
Lene: ok! | Lene, Jeff, Joona and Ian will eat pizza at a small Italian place at the corner. |
#Person1#: So, where is this bus supposed to take us?
#Person2#: It should take us back up to Altadena.
#Person1#: Well, don't you know for sure?
#Person2#: I'm not really sure if it does or not.
#Person1#: Are you sure we got on the right bus?
#Person2#: I've never taken this bus, but I think it's the right one.
#Person1#: This place doesn't look like Altadena.
#Person2#: That's true, and we have been on this bus for a while.
#Person1#: Read one of the street signs or something.
#Person2#: Yikes! Temple City.
#Person1#: That's the last time I'm trusting you with the transportation.
#Person2#: My bad, but at least we know the right bus to take us back. | #Person1# doubts if they are on the right bus to Altadena. Then #Person2# finds out that they took the wrong one. |
kings: Hello Angel of our lord I will serve you.
angel: Your faith has been noted good Sir King! I have been sent to aid you in your time of need.
kings: Thank you, so much have I needed it.
angel: What is this need that you have Sir King?
kings: I need help stopping the attacking nation.
angel: And which nation would that be?
kings: The barbarians of the north.
angel: Ah yes, and what crimes have they comitted?
kings: They are trying to kill all my people.
angel: And what have you done to resist them?
kings: We have done what we could but they will not stop.
angel: Take this dust and sprinke it upon your troops while reciting the prayer of Saint Dwyfed.
kings: Oh thank you Lord.
Summarize the dialogue | kings needs help stopping the attacking nation. angel sends him dust to sprinkle on his troops while reciting the prayer of Saint Dwyfed. |
#Person1#: I feel like going for a drink, it's been a long day.
#Person2#: Great idea! Peter, I could use the drink.
#Person1#: How about the new bar across road?
#Person2#: Sounds good. The food there is fantastic, too.
#Person1#: I agree, I had lunch there last week.
#Person2#: excellent! That sounds like a plan. | Peter suggests going to a new bar. #Person2# agrees gladly. |
wolf: No, of course not. But I am going to look up how to reduce my drooling. It's becoming quite a problem.
witch: Ah yes, I can see that. Do you have any family, my wolf friend?
wolf: I have an entire pack! We live here in this cave. It's dark and large and most people are scared of it so it's suits us well. Do you have a family, witch?
witch: Yes, but they unfortunately died in one of my experiments, I have been meaning to bring them back to life, but I required a human skull.... Good thing I stumbled across you today!
wolf: See, witch? Good things happen to those who cast spells! And by good things, I mean the resurrection of your family, not their deaths, of course!
witch: Well thank you wolf... Do you have any family that has recently passed?
wolf: I do. I lost a cub last week. I'm afraid it wandered off and was never seen again.
Summarize the dialogue | wolf has a pack and lives in a cave. Witch has a family but they died in one of her experiments. She needs a human skull to bring them back to life. |
Stef: hello Nat, my cousin is looking for information about cef. Do you have any about it.
Stef: <file_other>
Nat: hello Stef, i had a look and for me this is not very interesting and there is no proof about the positive effect. How are the kids?
Stef: they're fine, travelling all around the word, one in Mexico, the other in Canada, another one in France..
Nat: real globe trotters! You could give my number to your cousin if she wants to.
Stef: Thanks | Stef's cousin is looking for information about cef. Nat doesn't find it very interesting or effective, but lets Stef give her phone number to the cousin. Stef's kids are travelling a lot, one is in Mexico, one in Canada, and another one in France. |
#Person1#: Pam, where's the closest ATM?
#Person2#: It's not that far. Do you see that Yellow building over there?
#Person1#: The big one or the small one?
#Person2#: The big one.
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: It's right next to it, on the right.
#Person1#: Do you know if there's a convenience store around here?
#Person2#: I don't think there's one around here. The closest one is on 3rd street, but that's probably closed now.
#Person1#: I really need to get some things before I leave.
#Person2#: Well, you could go down to 22nd street. There are lot of stores down there that are open 24 hours a day.
#Person1#: Can I take the subway to get there?
#Person2#: Yes, but that'll probably take about half an hour. You should just take a cab.
#Person1#: Won't that be expensive?
#Person2#: No, from here I think it's only about 5 dollars. | Pam tells #Person1# the closet ATM is at the big yellow building and #Person1# can go to the convenience store at 22nd street by taxi. |
Lindsay: did you see they built a fence between 4th and 5th?
Ralph: yes!!!!!
Ralph: why do you think that is??
Lindsay: i don't know
Ralph: maybe some sorth of construction? | They built a fence between 4th and 5th avenue. |
Bryan: Are you there yet?
Kev: 5 more mins!
Stuart: Same!
Bryan: Im on my way.
Bryan: see you soon! | Bryan is going to meet Stuart and Kev in 5 minutes. |
child: Mmm... something smells delicious! What's for dinner?
Summarize the dialogue | Mmm, something smells delicious. What's for dinner? |
fisherman: Yes, child. We all like water, but I also like to eat! Come here, let me teach you.
child: You mean I can learn to fish?
fisherman: Anyone can learn, but few can master. Come here and sit still, let me fashion you a rod.
child: Alright, as long as I can catch fish.
fisherman: We will see if you can, it takes patience, child. Here, take this rod, first I will show you how to bait the hook.
child: I am watching.
fisherman: You do it like this, take the cricket and stick him to the hook like so. Do you think you can do that?
child: I do believe so, I will try it now.
fisherman: Good job! Now we toss the hook out into the water and wait for something to grab onto it. Sit still and concentrate, child.
child: So I just sit here and wait like this?
fisherman: Yes, exactly like that. Now we wait and hopefully soon we eat.
child: Sure seems like a whole lot of waiting.
Summarize the dialogue | fisherman is teaching a child how to fish. |
Sierra: 13 mins queuing on Ormeau... Be ready for heavy traffic, drivers... 👸🏼😴😴😴😴
Erin: Welcome to my world Sierra!
Sierra: Queuing is the second thing I hate the most after garlic. It makes me sooooo sleepy 😴😴😴😴
Isabel: Trying and failing to get translink tickets at SU, HORDES of students around!
Sierra: If you can buy them at the station or in Centra, as said this morning, don't bother staying there…
Isabel: True! I'm leaving already :)
Steve: Hi team was on the radio that there's been a bad accident on the main road to the international airport with long delays around there in all directions. Hopefully will be cleared by the time our visitors arrive tonight but just letting you know they may be a little late. May be an idea to ask them to send a message once they get here.
Erin: No worries! They're coming from Dublin. | Sierra has spent 13 mins queuing on Ormeau. Isabel couldn't buy translink tickets at SU because of the queque; she will try buying them at the station or in Centra. There was an accident on the main road to the international airport, so the visitors from Dublin may be late. |
#Person1#: What a terrible house!
#Person2#: I'm sick of it, too.
#Person1#: The door bell doesn't work, the sink is leaking
#Person2#: There's no hot water, and the building is falling apart!
#Person1#: It's no use complaining. If we had got enough money, we wouldn't put up with it! | #Person1# and #Person2# are complaining about the terrible house. |
Janet: Jack I need to leave to see the doctor
Jack: I should be back in one hour
Janet: that's too late for me
Janet: I'll ask Mrs Peabody to take a look at the kids
Jack: I guess we have no other option
Janet: Mia is doing her homework right now, Bob is playing and Rosie is finishing her exercises
Jack: <file_gif>
Janet: dinner is in the oven
Janet: I go and fetch Mrs Peabody
Jack: Ok, see you later!
Janet: <file_gif> | Janet needs to see the doctor and decides to ask Mrs Peabody to keep an eye on the kids as Jack won't be back for another hour. Janet leaves dinner for Jack in the oven. |
#Person1#: Hey, Sandy, what's new? Interested in a movie tonight?
#Person2#: I wish I could, but I'm busy. I'm going to work at a soup kitchen tonight.
#Person1#: Soup kitchen? Is that a new restaurant or something?
#Person2#: Nah, it's a place where homelesspeople go to eat.
#Person1#: How did you get involved in something like that?
#Person2#: Well, the minister at my church told us about it, and it seemed interesting. I thought I'd try it once, and if I didn't like it I'd stop.
#Person1#: So what do you do there?
#Person2#: It's simple. All we do is prepare some food, usually sandwiches and some fruit, and give it out to them at the soup kitchen.
#Person1#: Yeah, it sounds easy. How long does it take?
#Person2#: Only about two hours, for a couple of days a month. Why don't you give it a try?
#Person1#: I don't know. I mean, I like helping the community and all that, but I don't know if I have the time. . .
#Person2#: Come on, it's easy, and it'll make you feel good. Why don't you come with me tonight? | #Person1# invites Sandy to see a movie, but Sandy will work at a soup kitchen to prepare and distribute food to homeless people. She invites #Person1# to join her, but #Person1# hesitates. |
dog: I'm sniffing around for food. Got any?
person: Only a flower, would you like to eat it?
dog: No but I will take it to my master. Thanks!
person: Who is your master little one?
dog: Some farmer. He feeds me, I protect him.
person: Sounds like a good gig. Know of any dogs in need of adoption?
dog: Nope, but this is the town square. Ask around!
person: Well, I just thought that being a dog you might have access to social networks that I don't.
dog: I spend most of the time at the farm. I don't know the town dogs
person: Know of any farm dogs then? Or maybe a cat? I could settle for a cat.
dog: There's a very rude cat that also lives on the farm, but the farmer uses him to catch mice, so I don't think he'd be willing to part with him
person: Well, I think sometimes rude cats are merely misunderstood. Do you two get along?
Summarize the dialogue | The dog is looking for food. The person offers him a flower. The dog will take it to his master. The person is looking for a dog to adopt. The dog doesn't know any dogs in need of adoption. The dog lives on a farm. The farmer uses a rude cat |
priest: My child, why do you say this?
alter boy: Because.... well.. God loves all things, yes? He tells us to be kind to all the little things too.. then why do we want to kill these poor mice? Aren't they God's creatures?
priest: They are my boy but we will not kill them. Rather give them somewhere where they can find better food than these books.
alter boy: But those village people WILL kill them. I saw their traps. I heard how they spoke about them... these poor things are innocent. They don't frighten us on purpose.
priest: I am sorry you heard that boy. Sometimes in life we must see how dark it can be, this way we can truly appreciate life. You are with the mouse now. That is what is important.
alter boy: Ok I guess... thank you for understanding... I wouldn't anyone to hurt sammy
priest: This is the way of life. We are all trying to survive and do our best. So his name is sammy eh?
Summarize the dialogue | alter boy is afraid that the villagers will kill the mice. |
the lone captain: Maybe one day you will have your own ship, but ours now lies at the bottom of the sea. I wanted you to have this, it was your father's sword, and his father's before that. I want you to have it.
a young boy who is a deck hand: But...but I don't want to be a pirate!!!
the lone captain: Then escape at the nearest port land, when the pirates go a wenching. Find your way to one of the King's men, and they will guide you to safety.
a young boy who is a deck hand: Should I just hide under the deck then?
the lone captain: Behind the barrels of grog, search until you find an empty one. That's the last place a pirate will look!
a young boy who is a deck hand: I see I will try my best to survive.
the lone captain: Do it son - do it for us. Do it for the family!
a young boy who is a deck hand: I will father, I wish I could have saved you.
Summarize the dialogue | the lone captain gives a young boy his father's sword. the boy wants to escape but the captain wants him to stay. |
Hannah: Hey, do you have Betty's number?
Amanda: Lemme check
Hannah: <file_gif>
Amanda: Sorry, can't find it.
Amanda: Ask Larry
Amanda: He called her last time we were at the park together
Hannah: I don't know him well
Hannah: <file_gif>
Amanda: Don't be shy, he's very nice
Hannah: If you say so..
Hannah: I'd rather you texted him
Amanda: Just text him 🙂
Hannah: Urgh.. Alright
Hannah: Bye
Amanda: Bye bye | Hannah needs Betty's number but Amanda doesn't have it. She needs to contact Larry. |
Jess: finished!
Matt: gr8, so ur free?
Jess: you bet
Matt: where r we meeting then?
Jess: wanna drop by?
Matt: why the hell not :)
Jess: great, vodka's already in the freezer
Matt: neat xD be there in 15
Jess: see ya | Matt and Jess are going to meet in 15 minutes at Jess's place. They are going to have some ice cold vodka. |
dragon: I am here to get the prince's armor and weapons before we ride to battle
member: Take some protection for yourself too.
dragon: Thank you kind sir. Most people don't care about us dragons and would rather we just go away
member: I personally think dragons are very important, especially in battles. Where is this battle taking place?
dragon: The kingdom down south. They have kidnapped the queen and we are getting her back tonight
member: How many soldiers are fighting with you?
dragon: The prince is gathering them now. He is hoping for 100 knights and 50 archers. Do you think that will be enough?
member: It should be, but I will need some help in organizing all of the weapons and armour, would you like to help? It is hard work after all.
dragon: I will do what I can. Would you like to join us in battle after
member: Yes, I have armour, a sword, and a shield.
dragon: When I tell the prince how much you helped I'm sure he will let you ride me into battle if you'd like
Summarize the dialogue | dragon is here to get the prince's armor and weapons before they ride to battle. The prince is gathering 100 knights and 50 archers. They have kidnapped the queen and they are getting her back tonight. |
Alex : You are not even replying to messages
Sinclair : Yeah because my mobile was broken
Alex : Okay.
Sinclair : Meet at local bar at 5:00 pm?
Alex : Yeah sure honey will see you there | Sinclair's phone was broken. Alex and Sinclair will meet at the local bar at 5 pm. |
#Person1#: Solomon Department Store. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, could you tell me when the store closes today?
#Person1#: We close at 7:00.
#Person2#: I see. And when do you open?
#Person1#: Ten o'clock on the weekend.
#Person2#: Fine. Thank you very much. | #Person2# asks #Person1# the store's closing and opening time. |
Peter: Booked tickets for Spiderman, fancy coming?
Kate: Hell yeah! Thanks! Is Joanna joining us?
Peter: Not today, she's working late :/
Kate: Bummer. What time then?
Peter: See you at 6! :) | Peter and Kate are going to the cinema to see Spiderman. They will meet at 6. |
prisoner: Why would I spend time trying to convince a rat if it wasn't true?
a rat: Because you want to convince yourself you're innocent. Its the guilty conscience playing tricks on your mind!
prisoner: You can have the tray if you distract the guard. I want him to come into the cell. I have a present for his neck.
a rat: Ohh my rat senses sense a violent plan in the offing. I will do it for you since you gave me the bread.
prisoner: It will only be as violent as it much be. I desire only unconsciousness, not death.
a rat: I see you are a merciful prisoner. Let me wait till the Guard comes back from his shift, then I will bite his toe!
prisoner: Sounds good. Shall I get his attention then?
a rat: Yes, and be as loud as you can. I will sneak up behind up and then you have your chance!
prisoner: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Summarize the dialogue | The prisoner wants the rat to distract the guard. The rat will bite the guard's toe. |
#Person1#: When you are in a restaurant and you want the waiter to bring the bill, what do you do to attract his attention?
#Person2#: I just make eye contact with him and nod my head. Then I tell him when he comes over to the table. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: I went out with my girlfriend to a nice restaurant last night and I noticed that many people shouted for the bill.
#Person2#: That seems a little impolite in such a restaurant.
#Person1#: That's what I thought. I just thought I'd ask you and see what you thought of it. Anyway, what did you do yesterday evening?
#Person2#: Well, it was a warm evening, so I stretched my legs. I walked along the canal for a couple of miles. Actually, several other people had the same idea. I saw Bill.
#Person1#: Did you? How is he these days?
#Person2#: He seemed ok. We didn't stop and chat because we were on opposite banks of the canal. We just waved at each other.
#Person1#: I need to move some furniture. Could you help me to lift it?
#Person2#: Of course. What do you want to move first?
#Person1#: Let's move the sofa. Can you get a grip on the bottom at that end? I'll lift this end. I want to move it sideways in that direction. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about ways of attracting the waiter's attention to have him bring the bill. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# had a walk last night. #Person1# requests #Person2# to lift some furniture. |
Lily: Why r u so sad?
Sandra: Something's happened?
Lily: Nope, I just feel a bit low today :(
Sandra: Wanna meet today?
Lily: Sure! | Sandra suggested a meeting with Lily to cheer her up. |
villager: You are only hugging me so you can get me in your grip, constrict me and then eat me!
snake: hey you mischievious bipedal! mother always told me to never trust one o you.
villager: Give that back! you slender devil!
snake: HIISSS*** why do you hate me so? you come to my home of cacti and sorrow to burden me further. have you nothing better to do?
villager: I feel a great sadness from within you, Prehaps i have been to quick to judge you
snake: Ahhh. I..I dont think ive ever felt a love like this.
villager: I want you to take this as a token of our love
snake: Do i wear it on my head like this? is that what you dilly hoomans doooo
villager: yes thats exactly hom
snake: What can i give you in return friend? i have deadly poison stored in my fangs. Do you have anyone you wish to be gone?
villager: Yes, myself. Do it I am ready
Summarize the dialogue | snake is hugging the villager. The villager is afraid of snakes. The villager wants the snake to take a token of their love. The snake will bite the villager if he does not. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon doctor.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mrs. Brown. Wow, what's wrong with this little boy?
#Person1#: He is my son Jim. He's gotta cough.
#Person2#: How long has he been like this?
#Person1#: Ever since last night.
#Person2#: Has he had anything to eat today?
#Person1#: Yes, he had a little milk and an egg this morning.
#Person2#: Well, Mrs. Brown. I think he's caught a cold.
#Person1#: Is it serious?
#Person2#: No, it's nothing serious, but he better stay at home and rest.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | Mrs. Brown's son coughs. #Person1# diagnoses him to have a cold and suggests he rest. |
Sam: You there yet?
Sonia: Yeah. Just arrived.
Sam: What's the party like? Many people?
Sonia: Totally packed. Going to go and mingle with the rest.
Sam: OK. See you soon. | Sonia has just arrived at the party. There are many people. Sonia and Sam will see each other soon. |
Jack: I'm coming in 10 minutes
Jason: ok
Lucy: buy some beer in the coop
Lucy: we're running out of beer
Lucy: And vodka
Jack: ok
Jack: Anything else?
Lucy: No, thanks | Jack's arriving in 10 minutes. He'll buy some beer and vodka in the Coop at Lucy's request. |
a mouse: Yes they are quite bothersome every time I leave my cupboard.
mysterious owner: Just one moment, and I shall whip you up a fresh batch.
a mouse: Excellent, fresh product is always the best.
mysterious owner: Here you go, remember to use twice a day, and never double up on a dose if you forget.
a mouse: What happens if you do double up?
mysterious owner: Very rapid hair growth or hair loss depending. You will either look like a naked mole rat, or a woolly mouse.
a mouse: Neither of those sounds pleasant, say you don't have any crumbs do you?
mysterious owner: No, but I may have just the trick. The Gem of Crumbs Eternal . . . are you interested?
a mouse: How does it work?
mysterious owner: Well, whenever you click your rear heels together, it pops out a crumb the size of your nose. It also glows blue if cats or orcs are within thirty feet.
a mouse: Well that sounds awfully convenient.
Summarize the dialogue | Mouse is having problems with crumbs. The owner of the shop has a solution - the Gem of Crumbs Eternal. |
sailor: Say here, once we find some silk... would a barter be amenable to a smart lookin feller such as yourself? Capt'n's been a bit slow with the coin as late.
owner: A barter for what items, sir?
sailor: Well, on me last voyage, a lot of filthy pirates tried ta take over the ship. Really scrappy they were, and one of em took out my eye. But this one feller I killed had this here map on im... was thinkin it might be of some value
owner: Hmm that does seem quite intriguing, but what do you want for it?
sailor: Ah well, the silk'll be plenty fer me. Rather have sommat in my hands, ya know? Don't think I'll be persuading my captain to be looking fer buried treasure; he doesn't look much upon the crew.
owner: Well I am not selling the silk, I am here looking to purchase as well!
Summarize the dialogue | Captain has been slow with the coin lately. The sailor wants to barter for silk. He killed a pirate who had a map on him. The sailor will barter the silk for the map. |
#Person1#: Somebody once said that good communication can solve any problem. Do you agree with this?
#Person2#: I think that good communication can solve a lot of problems, and improve many a situation. I worked in some seemingly impossible situations, and saw people change dramatically all because they started communicating in better ways. But can good communication solve all problems? No. It can't stop some, people from seeing the world in twisted ways. It can't stop some people from hurting themselves.
#Person1#: What kind of people do you have difficulty working with?
#Person2#: I'm naturally a person who likes to be decisive, and to act, so I get impatient sometimes when I'm working with a large group. Because it takes time for everyone's voice to be heard, and for everyone's opinion to be aired. Yet I know that process is vital if they're going to reach the ultimate decision.
#Person1#: Is success of business based more on the results of what you do, or on how you communicate what you've done?
#Person2#: Oh, it's a combination of both. To be successful, you have to be able to achieve results. But you also have to be able to communicate what you achieve. The most successful people don't place glory on themselves, but rather on people who help them achieve success. | #Person2#'s being interviewed by #Person1# about good communication. #Person2# thinks good communication can solve a lot of problems but not all. #Person2# has difficulty working with a large group because #Person2# is a person who likes to be decisive and to act. |
king: I do not believe you woman. You didn't even look in a crystal ball. I think you are making it up!
gypsy: My prophecy is already becoming true. This land shall soon be mine.
king: Fool! I shall have your head!
gypsy: Not If I have yours first. Then I will be the one on top of that throne.
king: Right in front of the Gaurd no less!!!! The Gall!
gypsy: You think he's actually on your side? He's been mistreated by you for long enough he is on my side now.
king: Bulshivix!
gypsy: Get him soldier. Don't hold back this place is about to belong to the two of us.
king: Where is my sword!?!?>!
gypsy: That will be mine as well. Your rule is over king.
king: Ugly wench!
Summarize the dialogue | gypsy's prophecy is coming true. She will be the ruler of the land soon. King will have his head. |
servant: O-oh my, Your Majesty. I humbly beg your pardon; we weren't expecting you for another hour at least!
king: yes i nam free now
servant: Ah, yes, my King. May I ask, what brings you to the temple? The sacrifice isn't quite ready yet; I'm afraid the girl is still getting prepared.
king: the girls are very lazy
servant: I... yes.... I suppose so. Still, she must be drugged, as you know, lest she struggle overmuch and ruin the offering.
Summarize the dialogue | The king is late for the sacrifice. The girl is still getting prepared. She must be drugged, as you know, lest she struggle overmuch and ruin the offering. |
#Person1#: Excuse me? How can I get to the nearest branch of the national bank?
#Person2#: There's branch on new street. Walk up this street until you get to the first set of traffic lights. Then turn right at the traffic lights.
#Person1#: How far up the street are the traffic lights?
#Person2#: Now far. About 150 meters perhaps.
#Person1#: Ok. So I turn right at the traffic lights. Then?
#Person2#: Then keep walking until you reach the war memorial. It's a big statue of a soldier. You can't miss it.
#Person1#: Ok. Where do I go then?
#Person2#: You'll see the national bank near the war memorial. It's a big building and you'll see a big sign on the front of the building.
#Person1#: God it. Thans very much. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the way to the nearest branch of the national bank. |
#Person1#: How do you feel?
#Person2#: I like the style but it is a little tight in the waist.
#Person1#: Here is the bigger size.
#Person2#: This one fits me well but it is too expensive, can you make it a little cheaper? | #Person2# tries on clothes and then bargains with #Person1#. |
Anne: Hello, I'm sorry but I have to cancel my appointment
Anne: Today 7pm Doctor Kumar
Tamara_reception: Good morning. Would you like to make another appointment?
Anne: Yes but I'm not sure if I can make it this week. How about next Tuesday?
Tamara_reception: Available hours for next Tuesday 22/01: 12:30, 14:00, 14:45. Please use our reservation system available on our website
Tamara_reception: <file_other> | Anne cancelled her today's appointment with Dr Kumar at 7 pm. Tamara_reception sends her a link to their reservation system on their website so that Anne can book another appointment next Tuesday. |
#Person1#: I think the car we saw yesterday would be a good deal. What do you think?
#Person2#: Yes, but I think you should ask someone to take a look at it just to be sure.
#Person1#: My friend Jack knows cars and he helped me do the check this morning.
#Person2#: It was smart of you to think ahead. Have you and the salesman agreed on a price?
#Person1#: Yes, he finally agreed to accept the discounted price I asked.
#Person2#: Then have you thought about how to pay?
#Person1#: Well, I've saved up enough money to pay cash for this car.
#Person2#: Good. Let me go with you to make the payment and drive the car home for you.
#Person1#: Thank you. That would make it much easier for me.
#Person2#: You're welcome. Let's go take care of that right now. | #Person1# and #Person2# think the car is a good deal. #Person1#'s friend Jack helped to check it and the salesman agreed on a discount. #Person2#'ll go with #Person1# to pay. |
Phillip: do you think i'm too old to learn how to play the violin?
Elizabeth: 21 is not old
Phillip: they say you have to be super young to learn how to play instruments
Elizabeth: well people are idiots
Elizabeth: you should try it | Elizabeth encourages Phillip to learn playing the violin. |
horse: I really am, I have wanted to go to that festival for my entire life!
milkmaid: Yes... we have that in common. I am very happy for you to go at last.
horse: Even if you don't know me at all? How kind of you.
milkmaid: It rather gives me hope that I will be able to go someday as well, as you have after all the years you've waited. Is this brushing alright?
horse: Yes, as long as I look good. And we can all reach our goals like I finally have if we just try at it.
milkmaid: I'm not sure trying has much to do with it. Why, you didn't even know you were going until I told you, did you? You could not have confidently convinced someone to let you go. The master is not easily convinced, anyway.
horse: Well I am only going because I worked so hard to be the one attending, and it has finally paid off!
Summarize the dialogue | horse is very happy to go to the festival. milkmaid is happy for him. |
the king: Well hello there, guest. What brings you here?
Summarize the dialogue | The king is welcoming his guest. |
#Person1#: Hey, This is your order.
#Person2#: Are you new here? I come to this coffeehouse often. But I didn't see you here before.
#Person1#: Yes. I started this part-time job just three days ago. And my internship will last 1 week. I'm still a student now.
#Person2#: Do you mind if I ask you why you've taken the part-time job here?
#Person1#: Of course not. You know, there are many foreign customers like you here. And I think it's good for me to improve my oral English.
#Person2#: Oh, are you an English student? Or you just study English for interest's sake?
#Person1#: No, I'm not an English student. But I do like English. I'm going to be a volunteer in the 2008 Olympics where I want to be helpful with the language. So I try to improve my English.
#Person2#: Very nice. Thank you for your time.
#Person1#: Thank you, sir. But I'm not allowed to accept any tips.
#Person2#: OK then. I don't want to put you in trouble.
#Person1#: Well, would you like something else? The new-made cafe parfait is really good. Want some?
#Person2#: OK. But I'd like some cookies.
#Person1#: Sure. If you want more coffee, please go over there. There is self-help coffee maker.
#Person2#: I surely know that. Don't forget that I am a regular customer here.
#Person1#: Oops. Well, wait for a while. We'll get it done quickly.
#Person2#: It's OK. Thank you. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# is doing a part-time job in this coffeehouse and #Person1# thinks this job can help improve #Person1#'s spoken language. #Person1# shows #Person2# the self-help coffee maker and #Person2# reminds #Person1# that #Person2# is a regular customer. |
peasant: Oh, how wonderful! I would love to do so. Is there anything I could provide you with other than a roof to live under?
spider: Any bugs that you don't like...please set them on the windowsill or shew them in my direction...but no, I think that's all I could want. I can also let you know news far and wide for insects talk a lot even if they don't have brains.
peasant: I love a good story! Not much talk goes on out here. The king looks down on us and does not deem us wonder of knowing.
spider: That's shameful. Doesn't he use the wool from all the sheep around here to make his fine garments?
peasant: Of course not! He has his own special tailor who raises sheep on their own.
spider: Well, he will be jealous for the silk things we make and soon you will be rich!
Summarize the dialogue | spider wants to live with a peasant. The peasant will provide him with a roof and let him know news far and wide. |
mariner: I've made this shore my home for many a year now. Well, when not out at sea. I've learned only to take from it what I need, and nothing more.
fisher: I agree with your beliefs. I am a man of honor as well. Nature gives to us plenty, we need not abuse her sources.
mariner: Speaking of beliefs, humor an old Sea Dog and answer me this: Do you too believe in the sea creatures that live in the depths?
fisher: I do. I have only heard stories, but I am of a mind that they are not just tall tales. I have only had slight encounters with mythical creatures.
mariner: Ahhh, I had a feeling you'd say that. What if I told you that we could prove the existence of at least one?
fisher: Thank you, this is indeed a map we need for this quest.
mariner: Would you be willing to join an old man and his vessel? It shan't be an easy journey you know.
fisher: I need to report to my family before embarking on such a dangerous endeavor.
Summarize the dialogue | mariner and fisher are going to prove the existence of sea creatures. |
an altar boy: Hello, is there anything I can carry for you?
maid: No thank you. Is there a service today?
an altar boy: Yes, there will be another one in an hour. Do you have time to stay?
maid: I guess.
an altar boy: Here, take my bible. The priest will be pleased you have come to hear his sermon.
maid: Thank you. How long have you been here I've never seen you before?
an altar boy: I have been here for two weeks. I enjoy helping people find happiness through God.
maid: I see, does the Queen come here at times or is this place too common for her?
an altar boy: I have never seen her but that would be so amazing! I hear she is the most beautiful Queen that ever sat on the thrown!
maid: Yep, that's the Queen.
an altar boy: I think you are probably much prettier than her.
maid: Oh my no, I mean thank you but nooo
an altar boy: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable miss. My mom tells me I talk too much.
Summarize the dialogue | an altar boy has been helping people find happiness through God for two weeks. The Queen comes here at times but the place is too common for her. |
king: Please forgive me, I feel I might be sick! I'm not ready for such a thing.
servant: Oh I have over stepped your majesty...I am truly sorry your majesty...I will be out of your sight this minute your majesty...please say I may take my leave your majesty.
king: Here, I'm afraid you need to clean this out. I guess I wasn't feeling as well as I thought.
servant: Here is a clean bucket my king in case of future upset...I will remove this other bucket at once your majesty...would your majesty want me to fetch the healer or the magician?
king: No, no. I'm afraid I must come to terms with the impending birth. You are a very wise servant.
servant: Thank you your majesty...I am but a servant for your royal family...I am humbled at being able to serve you your Majesty...Is there anything I can do for his Majesty before I take my leave?
Summarize the dialogue | king is not feeling well and needs a bucket to be cleaned out. servant will take his leave. |
runaway: of course...what shall i get in return?
explorer: I have some gold you can have. Is that a map of the battle of this land up there too? please get that too and anything else you can pass down to me but be careful as there is a draft and is fairly cold up there.
runaway: up I go!
explorer: Hows it going up there? Oh, be careful of tat homeless man too, he is asleep and I wish to keep it that way
runaway: ok, I will do that
explorer: hmm ... whats behind this crevice? say, runaway, come down for a second. Ive pushed a hole in this wall or the sealed room but I can't push down anymroe. I would say you can squeeze through. What do you say?
runaway: i can help you with that
Summarize the dialogue | explorer wants runaway to get some gold and a map of the battle of this land for him. Runaway will do that. Runaway will also help explorer to push a hole in the wall. |
squire: Hello dignitary, how are you today?
Summarize the dialogue | squire is greeting dignitary. |
#Person1#: Hey, Andrew! An ...? Andrew.
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#:Andrew.
#Person2#: What? What's going on?
#Person1#: What happened to YOU?
#Person2#: You mean my hair? You like my hair?
#Person1#: Uh, I think you know what I mean, Andrew. Do you want me to be honest?
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#:Okay. Andrew. You've put on, like, a ton of weight since I saw you at Christmas time. What on earth happened to you?
#Person2#: Why are you always so blunt?
#Person1#: Well, I'm your big sister. I'm ... what am I? Three years older than you, and I can be blunt if I want. Besides, you used to say stuff like that to me all of the time. You used to call me fatso all the time when I was little.
#Person2#: Oh, yeah, well, to be honest, uh ..., I started changing my life .... yesterday.
#Person1#: Oh good!
#Person2#: I'm on the Wafu Diet.
#Person1#: What? I've never even heard of the Wafu Diet. What is that?
#Person2#: Ah, it's too difficult to explain. I found information about it in my junk mail the other day ...
#Person1#: What? You read your junk mail? No one reads their junk mail.
#Person2#: ... and I signed up for it, and it only cost $490.
#Person1#: You're serious?
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Four hundred and ninety bucks?
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Like every month or every week or ...?
#Person2#: I didn't check that ... ah, ah, but, but, but, but ... I think ...
#Person1#: Listen. I think you're getting scammed, and it sounds really stupid, so listen. I'm not fat anymore, so trust me. I ... if you want to lose weight, you need to do it the right way.
#Person2#: Well, like what?
#Person1#: Well, okay.
#Person2#: Okay, uh, well, look. Look at my running shoes over there.
#Person1#: Andrew. They're still in the box.
#Person2#: Well ...
#Person1#: Never used. Besides exercise, yeah, exercise is wonderful. It's great, but you also need to learn how to eat right. For example, you need to eat smaller portions. And, and you can't load up your plate with seconds and thirds like you always used to do at the family parties.
#Person2#: Well, okay. I'll just get a bigger plate!
#Person1#: Andrew! That won't help. Next
#Person2#: Oh, next?
#Person1#: . Oh yeah. So, first of all, smaller portions
#Person2#: Okay.
#Person1#: Then, you need to make sure you eat a good, well-balanced breakfast first thing in the morning
#Person2#: I do that.
#Person1#: And then you follow that up with smaller meals throughout the day, cause, you know what? If you skip breakfast, then throughout the day, you feel like you need to make up it by overeating at lunch and dinner and lots of snacks.
#Person2#: Uh ...
#Person1#: Anyway, um, oh yeah. Don't eat late at night.
#Person2#: What? Like what?
#Person1#: Well, you know a lot of people ... they want a ... they want a late night snake and stuff like that, but a lot of times, that's really, really high-calorie stuff like ice cream and things, and your body's not active to burn it off, so you just store all those calories as fat. You have to throw away ... Oh my gosh!
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: That's all you have in your freezer! You've only got ice cream in here! You're going to have to throw that all away?
#Person2#: It's low-calorie ice cream.
#Person1#: Low cal. No, it's not low-cal. Look right here. Andrew! That's all the food you've got in here is ice cream.
#Person2#: Well, what else, what else?
#Person1#: Also, what else are you eating?
#Person2#: Well, you know ...
#Person1#: I mean, seriously. All you eat is ice cream? Oh, oh, oh. Look in your trash. You go to McDonalds every day. Every day you're eating at fast food?
#Person2#: Well ...
#Person1#: Okay, you got to cut out the fast food. When you know the manger of McDonalds by name, and he's your best buddy on Facebook, you know that you're going to McDonalds or any fast food place too much.
#Person2#: Uh, this is going to be tough.
#Person1#: Yeah. It probably will be. But you also need to eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables.
#Person2#: Oh, well.
#Person1#: cut way back on sugar. No more sugary drinks like those five gallons of Coke you drink every day.
#Person2#: I don't drink five gallons.
#Person1#: Close enough. Look at the size of those cups! How many times do you refill them?
#Person2#: Well, then, drink what?
#Person1#: Water!
#Person2#: Water?
#Person1#: It's really good for you.
#Person2#: Oh, this is going to be tough.
#Person1#: It might be. | Andrew is on the diet according to a junk mail. His elder sister thinks he's scammed and hopes he could listen to her. She suggests he do exercises, eat smaller portions, eat well-balanced breakfast and follow up with smaller meals throughout the day, never eat late at night, throw away ice-cream, cut out the fast food, eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables, cut way back on sugar and drink water instead of sugary drinks. Andrew feels this is going to be tough. |
bandit: Fairy, do not tell the others what I am about to do...
fairy: What are you about to do?
bandit: Take this, and become rich as I could ever imagine.
fairy: You can't take that! It belongs to the sea monster!
bandit: That was just a distraction. For I am really here to take some of these diamonds on the hull....
fairy: Oh really? You don't need to steal anything here. You could just leave.
bandit: I mean, fairies are pretty valuable these days! You're tempting fate!
fairy: You have a point, but I think you're a good person at heart.
bandit: Good at taking things. Now just get into this bag and I'll leave the rest for these sailors. Will you do the unselfish thing and let me take you?
fairy: Will you leave everyone else alone if I do?
bandit: Of course. And worst case scenario, you'll be someone's fairy slave until the day you die.
fairy: That's fine as long as everyone else is safe.
Summarize the dialogue | bandit wants to steal the diamonds on the hull. He offers to take fairy with him. |
Janet: Buy something for the party.
Patrick: Like what?
Janet: I don’t know, some snacks, a few drinks?
Patrick: We already have the alcohol.
Janet: Yes, I meant some juice, cola or tonic.
Patrick: OK, on it. | Patrick will buy soft drinks and some snacks for the party. |
king: How do you care for the upscale washroom trader?
trader: yes it is nice. Would you like to buy some items to make it nicer?
king: What sort of wares do you have?
trader: Pelts, hats, rifles, etc
king: Anything as far as household wares?
trader: No but I do have these top of the line fur pelts
king: Could these be used to fashion a rug?
trader: Yes, i guess that you could do that
king: Hmm I have been thinking of a new rug for in front of the fireplace.
trader: i can also sell you a hunting rifle so you can make your own rug
king: I am not much for hunting myself, what sort of furs do you have?
trader: sheepskin, beaver, and coyote
king: I think I would like the coyote fur, how much is available?
Summarize the dialogue | king wants to buy coyote fur for his fireplace. trader has sheepskin, beaver and coyote fur. |
#Person1#: Jack, I don't know how to write my resume. Could you tell me about that?
#Person2#: You should first write your name and contact information.
#Person1#: What does the contact information include?
#Person2#: Such as your land line phone number, mobile phone number and e-mail box.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: Then you should write your objectives, such as seeking a position in foreign trade.
#Person1#: I see. It is the position desired
#Person2#: Yes. After that you should emphasize your skills, educational background and related experience.
#Person1#: I see. Skills are about specialty, and educational background is easy as well. But what about related experience? I have little work experience.
#Person2#: Don't worry. It will take time to accumulate experience. You need to be confident for yourself.
#Person1#: I see. By the way, should I write the educational background starting from elementary school?
#Person2#: Generally from the college
#Person1#: Thank you very much. I will write it right now. | #Person1# doesn't know how to write #Person1#'s resume and asks Jack for help. Jack instructs #Person1# and encourages #Person1# to stay confident. |
maid: Well if it's by choice mine is coming off right now. This thing is quite hot! Now where did that cook get off to. I need to find out when dinner will be served.
blacksmith: The dining hall opens at dusk, there are many soldiers coming back from a journey tonight. There is a large feast to celebrate!
maid: Soldiers huh. I better fix my hair then. I need to find a husband.
blacksmith: There are many fine single men in the army, I am sure many of them are desperate enough to make you their wife!
maid: Desperate huh! That's not very nice.
blacksmith: I hit metal, I do not worry about being nice. Nice does not make a master sword such as the one I just finished
maid: You better hope the king likes it as much as you do. Last I heard they weren't to happy with your performance.
blacksmith: Says who?! I am the greatest smithy in the land!
Summarize the dialogue | maid wants to know when dinner will be served. The dining hall opens at dusk. There are many soldiers coming back from a journey tonight. There is a large feast to celebrate. |
king: Oh..don't worry about it. Everybody poops.
knight: That is why you are the king sir. Such eloquence.
king: I wish I didn't have to make so many trips in here. It's that chef. He keeps feeding me beans! Say they are good for me and will make me stay strong.
knight: Ive always suspected the chef of being a conspirator. maybe we should serve him up for supper on the morrow.
king: The queen won't let me. She agrees with him. Some sort of fad diet she is on after the prince was born. She is looking pretty skinny these days. Maybe time to have another child.
knight: hah if only i were your maester sir id suggest a new child every new moon. the cry for battle requires many young babes.
king: That would be too many children in line for the thrown. They would kill eachother.
Summarize the dialogue | king is fed up with the chef who keeps feeding him beans. |
guard: This meat looks fair. Is this yours?
court jester: It is not mine, but here is a plate for you to dine.
guard: Thanks. So what are you up to today?
court jester: I just came to quickly eat, then I must beat feet.
guard: I see. Where did you find this food?
court jester: Why from the cook, here take a look.
guard: Ah. I like this cook. He is efficient.
court jester: This food tastes better than I expected, it makes me feel as if we're all connected.
guard: What do you mean?
court jester: This food is so good it brings a tear to my eye, and that I promise you is no lie.
guard: I have had better in other kingdoms. Have you been outside of this kingdom before?
court jester: I have traveled to faraway lands, across the desert and the sands
guard: To come here?
court jester: Here is a most amazing place, it is blessed by the almighty grace.
Summarize the dialogue | court jester came to eat and beat feet. He got the food from the cook. |
#Person1#: Steven, would you like to go dance with us tonight?
#Person2#: John, I am just not in the mood for this.
#Person1#: You look so upset. What's going on?
#Person2#: I lost the table tennis game yesterday.
#Person1#: Oh, what a pity!
#Person2#: I just don't want to play table tennis any more.
#Person1#: Is it that bad? It's nothing more than a game.
#Person2#: My opponent bowled me with the very first ball. I was wondering if it's appropriate for me to play table tennis.
#Person1#: Oh, come on! Failure is the mother of success. Don't lose heart. I'm sure you'll succeed.
#Person2#: Perhaps you are right. But I still need some time to recover from the failure.
#Person1#: I understand. | Steven lost the table tennis game and wonders if he's appropriate to play it. John encourages him not to lose heart. |
Tom: Can you recommend a nice reading? I've just finished the last Murakami and I'm looking for something new
Peter: I'm not a fun of Murakami
Tom: LOL, but he's done, I need something new
Gabriela: Maybe Clezio?
Tom: who is it?
Gabriela: a French author born in Mauritius
Gabriela: I think he got a Nobel Prize a few years ago
Gabriela: very charming style
Tom: what book would you recommend?
Gabriela: I really liked "The African"
Gabriela: But the most I've liked "Ritournelle de la faim" but I'm not sure it's been translated to English
Tom: ok, I'll look for it
Tom: thanks a lot
Gabriela: no problem! | Tom has just finished reading his last Murakami's book and needs something new. Gabriela recommends Clezio to him. He's a French author born in Mauritius. He received a Nobel Prize a few years ago. Gabriela recommends the books "The African" and "Ritournelle de la faim". |
archaeologist: What? Did you just speak?
bat: Yeah I know,a talking bat?
archaeologist: Are are you a human? Were you turned into a bat?
bat: I was human once but after my death my spirit took a bat body.
archaeologist: So like a vampire? I've seen lots of bones in fact it's my job to discover bones, but never the bones of a vampire.
bat: There are no vampires in this temple crypt,only human bones aren't you afraid?
archaeologist: Bones do not make me afraid, I've seen all manner of them from human, to giant, to dragon, and even bat.
bat: Then you must be one of a kind,for how long have you been doing this?
archaeologist: It's been a long time indeed, I've gotten very good at what I do. I fetch a very high price.
bat: Is it a family thing or you just decided to.
archaeologist: Just I, I have no family.
Summarize the dialogue | bat was human once but after his death his spirit took a bat body. The archaeologist has seen lots of bones, but never the bones of a vampire. |
a child: Are they really? I have never heard of such a thing...
adventurer: And they are quite hungry, ever so hungry! Hungry, hungry hippos they are sometimes called. But another animal you should fear is the anaconda, another inhabitant of this swamp.
a child: I could picture them traversing the quicksand a bit easier than a hippo.
adventurer: Yes, though just under the surface. A ripple and then . . . before you can blink you lie in the belly of the beast.
a child: How awful that does sound though.
adventurer: Pretty terrible. One of the worst ways to die, being slowly digested while steal receiving just barely enough air so that you don't suffocate . . . but enough about that, why was it you wanted to become an adventurer again?
a child: I am starting to question that myself...I just wanted to be able to leave the farm really.
Summarize the dialogue | The adventurer is warning the child about the dangers of the swamp. |
Serena: Have you been to the doctor lately?
Jeff: No, why?
Serena: Just wondering what he says about your skin condition?
Jeff: It's fine right now.
Serena: That's good!
Jeff: The cold weather sets it off and if I eat too much of the wrong foods, but otherwise fine.
Serena: So you don't have to be on meds?
Jeff: Not all the time. Why?
Serena: Tina has the same thing and takes meds on the daily.
Jeff: She must have a different kind than me or a worse kind.
Serena: I guess so.
Jeff: It sucks, but it doesn't have to be every day.
Serena: That's good. I'll tell her. That will cheer her up!
Jeff: Good! Tell her to hang in there. She can call me if she has any questions.
Serena: Thanks! | Serena's skin condition is fine now and she doesn't have to take medication. Tina has a similar condition but takes medication on a daily basis. Tina can call Serena if she has questions. |
#Person1#: That's great! We made 20 minutes earlier.
#Person2#: Good thing, we took a taxi.
#Person1#: Mom, you are the best!
#Person2#: Hey, look there. It is an advertisement of the piano training class on the billboard. The place is not far from our home.
#Person1#: Mom, come on. What are you thinking about?
#Person2#: Your sister is in high school now ; no one plays the piano at home.
#Person1#: Don't tell me you want me to do that?
#Person2#: Why? Why not! The piano is right there.
#Person1#: But I don't like playing the piano. And the homework keeps me busy enough.
#Person2#: Anyway, I will have a look at the piano class after work by myself.
#Person1#: How depressed! | #Person2# sees an advertisement for the piano training class and wants #Person1# to take the class. #Person1# feels depressed. |
someone: Ah yes I am! How else would be be able to sit here in all of this gold glory?
the egyptians: You are a traveler, indeed. Welcome to our great temple. We are seeking laborers at the moment, in fact. We are wishing to construct the greatest monuments known to man. They will be called the Great Pyramids. Does such work interest you?
someone: Will there be a farm?
the egyptians: Why, yes. Upon the Nile we have a need for the improvement of our irrigation systems and agriculture. We could use a laborer such as yourself. There is one small detail though.... All citizens of our great city must vow themselves to join forces in war if such is required of them. You must swear your body and soul.
someone: War? I do not believe my old boy id capable of war. I will stick to selling beans and corn that I harvest to neighboring towns.
the egyptians: You no longer wish to join our Kingdom under these mighty Gods?
Summarize the dialogue | The Egyptians are looking for laborers to construct the Great Pyramids. They also need farmers to improve agriculture. The laborers must swear their body and soul to the Egyptians. |
milk maid: Hi there , Friend.
horse: Hello it good to have a normal friend for once good think you won't come for milk from me
milk maid: I get my own milk daily. I have it anytime I want.
horse: But from the cows
milk maid: Yes that is where I get the milk from.
horse: Have you ever put yourself in their shoes what if I get milk from you every day
milk maid: Yes the cows. I have seventy of them.
horse: Wow you must be a rich woman
milk maid: Well I sell this firewood to make money for the cows.
horse: Don't you have people that can help?
milk maid: With the wood? Oh I don't mind cutting it and selling it by myself?
horse: OK you are quite strong. How old are you again?
milk maid: I am 27. No I never put myself in their shoes. Yes I can give you milk. $5.00 for two gallons.
Summarize the dialogue | milk maid sells firewood to make money for the cows. She has seventy cows. She is 27. |
knight in shining armor: All you have to do is to listen to your heart and follow it...trust me it won't push you astray'
mermaid: Hrmp. Say that to my sister, who just last week was speared while she was merely combing her hair. Not harming a soul!
knight in shining armor: i care about you that's more reason i won't let any harm come to you
mermaid: Care about me? We've only just met. This is no fairytale story - this is real life!
knight in shining armor: i know
mermaid: Do you? Ha- I doubt you know much of anything, humans can barely even swim. What is your purpose in being here, anyway?
knight in shining armor: to find the one that really care
mermaid: Even if you knew of what you spoke, which I very much doubt, a human could never survive a life on the sea, nor a mermaid on land. So never the twain shall meet!
Summarize the dialogue | knight in shining armor is trying to convince mermaid to follow her heart. |
#Person1#: How was the party last night?
#Person2#: Nice. I had a good time and met some very nice people. But where are you off to in such a hurry?
#Person1#: I've been invited to a cocktail party. It's 6 o'clock now. I'm late.
#Person2#: But you told me that if you're invited to a party, you should plan to arrive a half hour late.
#Person1#: A party yes, but not a cocktail party.
#Person2#: What's a cocktail party like?
#Person1#: A cocktail party is generally held from 5:30 to 7:30. There are drinks and snacks, but no dinner. This cocktail party is being held by my department to celebrate Christmas.
#Person2#: It seems that you know something about American social customs.
#Person1#: I've still got a lot to learn. But American people understand that we're newcomers here and they don't hold it against us if we make a faux pas.
#Person2#: Make a what?
#Person1#: A faux pas is a French word. It means a mistake, especially in the area of social matters.
#Person2#: I see. | #Person1# is off in a hurry to a cocktail party although #Person1# usually arrives a half-hour late for parties. #Person1# tells #Person2# American people understand that they're newcomers and don't hold it against them if they make a faux pas. |
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