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family dog: hi
towns folk: hello little guy how are you?
family dog: woof woooof
towns folk: indeed it really be like that, well i need to grab some stuff
family dog: But you cant barge in and grab stuff's in my masters room
towns folk: im sorry but i need this pillow
family dog: 8Charge at the town folk* drop it or I will tear you to pieces.
towns folk: i will skin you with these
family dog: Bites!
towns folk: this will be ended quickly, i will make a stew of you
family dog: Wooof wooof woof
towns folk: im taking this too you little guy
family dog: wooof wooof. I will tear you to the bone!
Summarize the dialogue | Towns folk needs to grab a pillow from the masters room. The dog is angry and threatens to bite the town folk. |
#Person1#: Whew thanks for stopping sometimes it can be impossible to get a cab in the rain.
#Person2#: No worries. We're too.
#Person1#: I'm going to fifth avenue and east twenty second street, no rush at all though.
#Person2#: Well that's good, because it looks like we're not going to be able to move more than a few feet per minute.
#Person1#: Well. That's what happens when it starts to rain during rush hour. I'm one of the lucky ones, usually I would have an appointment around this time, but today, I get to go home early.
#Person2#: That's great Madam, I'll try to get you home as early as possible. | #Person1# thanks #Person2# for stopping the taxi in the rain. #Person2# thinks they will move slowly. |
Harper: How did the vaccination go? Did Ellie cry?
Matthew: Honestly, it was horrible. Ellie cried all the time, this dumbass doctor started yelling at her, so Ellie got scared and peed herself.
Harper: Oh my god, poor Ellie... Have you made a complaint about this doctor?
Matthew: Not yet, but I'm definitelly going to do it. What a jerk. | Ellie had a vaccination. She was crying all the time and the doctor yelled at her. Ellie got scared and peed herself. Matthew is going to make a complaint about the doctor. |
#Person1#: Here we are on the train.
#Person2#: Yes, we are travelling at rush hours. It could be very crowded in the morning and after 6 o'clock in the afternoon.
#Person1#: I hear many people have cars.
#Person2#: Yes, almost all the families have their own cars.
#Person1#: Why don't they drive? Isn't a car more convenient than the subway?
#Person2#: Well, it is hard to find a parking place in the city. Besides, parking is quite expensive in the downtown.
#Person1#: I see. | #Person1# wonders why people don't drive cars. #Person2# explains the difficulty of finding parking lots, and it's expensive. |
Kimberly: and then he opened the door for me
Frank: what?
Kimberly: sorry, that wasn't for you lol
Frank: lol, at least you weren't talking about me
Kimberly: no i wasn't! lol | Kimberly mistakenly messaged Frank. |
#Person1#: Where is that?
#Person2#: Take me to the airport, please.
#Person1#: Are you in a hurry?
#Person2#: I have to be there before 1700.
#Person1#: We'll make it except a jam. You know it's rush hour.
#Person2#: There's an extra ten in it for you if you can get me there on time.
#Person1#: I'll do my best.
#Person2#: Here's twenty dollars.
#Person1#: Do you have small bills?
#Person2#: No. If you can't break it , keep the change. But can you give me a receipt?
#Person1#: Here is your receipt. Thank you. | #Person1# is happy to pay an extra $10 if #Person2# can take #Person1# to the airport by 17:00, #Person2# pays $20 and tips #Person1# the change. |
June: What do you want for Christmas?
Don: I don't have any special wishes.
Don: I'd like to spend some time together, that's all.
June: I see. You're not making things easier ;)
Don: And what do you want?
June: Hm, okey, I get it.
June: Same as you, in fact.
Don: You see, it's east :D
June: ^^ | Don doesn't want anything special for Christmas. He would like to spend some time with June. |
Marisa: Cheryl Cole left her third husband!
Kate: 3rd not 2nd?!
Marisa: she was married to Ashley, Jean-Bernard and finally Liam
Jenny: i knew it was gonna happen. he was too young too childish!
Marisa: i know. what a shame!
Kate: she's so pretty and she can't find love!
Jenny: she's perfect and rich and famous! it's tragic!
Marisa: it's always tragic when a child is involved
Kate: hopefully they keep it to themselves | Cheryl Cole has left her third husband. |
Joe: have you seen that they are planning to close Victory Street?
Rob: what the fuck
Joe: yeah, they are doing some reconstruction, i think they will add tram rails there
Tim: are you kidding me? the traffic jams are going to be massive
Rob: worse than that... and i commute to work through Victory everyday
Joe: i know, that's why i am telling you
Rob: this is bullshit, and of course they are doing it now instead of during holidays or something
Tim: yeah it's always like that, no one cares about us lol
Joe: i am glad i can walk to work every day, this is a blessing | Victory Street will be closed for works which is a nuisance for Rob and Tim. Joe walks to work everyday so he remains unconcerned. |
queen: Hey there darling! I think I need a new cushion for the throne.
king: Anything for you my Queen. What kind of fabric would you like?
queen: Thank you so much darling! I would love silk!
king: Consider it done, I'll have it on order with the Royal Tailor tomorrow morning.
queen: Thank you so much sweetie!
king: You are welcome. Say, don't you think this chamber is getting a little too extravagant?
queen: What makes you say that dear?
king: Well, all this gold and jewelry seems a bit excessive. Especially when my citizens are starving
queen: Shall we get rid of it to feed the kingdom?
king: If you dont mind. It might feed a few poor families.
queen: I would love to help the kingdom dear!
king: I'll start with this. Tomorrow we shall auction this to the highest bidder and use the proceedings for charity.
queen: That sounds amazing my dear I am so proud of you!
Summarize the dialogue | king will have a new cushion for the throne made of silk tomorrow morning. He will auction some of his gold and jewelry to feed the kingdom. |
#Person1#: My Buddha!! It's beautiful! But I thought you were afraid?
#Person2#: Actually, I was watching your auction all along. I saw you drop out at $ 250.
#Person1#: You sneak!
#Person2#: I watched Buddha buyer go up to $ 315. I waited until the very last minute and then I jumped in at $ 325! I sniped him!
#Person1#: But that's a lot of money! Honey! | #Person2# watches the auction. #Person1# dropped out at $250 but #Person2# jumped in at $325. |
servant: The King dislikes birds of any kind...so I understand your difficulty. I think he enjoys physical jokes like falling down and such. Have you tried those?
court jester: I trip over the guards feet, fall into the pool while juggling, nothing works
servant: That makes me laugh just thinking of it! How about I speak with the other servants because they can ask the King's butler to see if he has any tips. Would that help?
court jester: It would be much appreciated (burp) I hope that flower wasn't poisons!
servant: I must keep working while we speak, but I want to encourage you. You are doing a fine job. Remember, you were acclaimed the best in the kingdom!
court jester: Lemmie practice with this (gets on bucket, falls off, rolls on floor, jumps up to sitting position)
servant: Hilarious! Hey, everyone always laughs at me for wearing just one shoes ever since the other one fell apart. Maybe you would get some laughs too.
Summarize the dialogue | court jester is looking for a funny trick to impress the King. The servant will ask the King's butler for tips. |
Anna: Did you get a chance to watch the new series on Netflix last night?
Joe: Which series?
Anna: 1983 series
Joe: Oh, that piece of crap! It is absolutely woeful.
Anna: Totally agree. No idea why the critics are writing up such wonderful reviews.
Joe: Wonder if they're writing them or they're paid to write that it's great by the Netflix marketing team.
Anna: Probably the latter.
Joe: Considering the 'quality' of the series I tend to agree with you.
Anna: I found it disappointing on every level.
Joe: The acting, direction and plot stinks.
Anna: I was asked to write a review on it.
Joe: You don't say.
Anna: Problem is what do I write? Since everyone says it is so great if I trash it I will be the odd one out.
Joe: That's the problem with the herd mentality.
Anna: Always the way isn't it? LOL | Joe and Anna didn't like the new Netflix series '1983', and they wonder how it is possible that all critics recommend it very highly. |
#Person1#: Hey, look at these paintings on the wall! Aren't they beautiful? Linda bought some good paintings.
#Person2#: Yeah, very impressive. Oh, this one's marvelous!
#Person3#: Sure, they're very colorful.
#Person4#: Thank you. You are very generous with your compliments.
#Person1#: You know the first thing most Chinese students would ask is how much did this painting cost?
#Person2#: Right. I've noticed that too. They always ask that question before they say anything else.
#Person3#: That's true. Most Chinese do that. I don't know why. It's just a habit. I've noticed that foreigners often make compliments soon after they see a product someone has bought - even if they don't really mean it.
#Person1#: Yeah, we're just different. We can't figure out why many Chinese people don't give big hugs to their own parents after they grow up.
#Person3#: No, we don't do that. At least very few people I know do that.
#Person2#: And as far as I know, it's not common for a Chinese to say, I love you to anyone including his or her soul mate.
#Person4#: Cindy, please don't misunderstand. We're not saying that one way is better than another. They're just different, that's all. | Linda bought good paintings. #Person1#, Cindy and #Person3# make compliments of them. They begin to talk about Chinese students' attitudes towards compliments. Linda explains that they'are not saying that one way is better than another. |
#Person1#: Are you a social person?
#Person2#: Yes, I am an outgoing person who likes to be with a lot of friends.
#Person1#: What is your strategy in communicating with colleagues?
#Person2#: Well, the most important thing in communication is your sincerity. | #Person2# shares #Person2#'s communication strategy with #Person1#. |
peasant: Maybe if I throw this rock? What do you think my chance is of success?
fish: Minimal. He's a large beast. But perhaps if I attack him at the same time. Ready... 1-2-3!
peasant: *Throws Rock* Uh oh . . . he looks angry . . .he looks REALLY angry!
fish: Go away, Gator! Succumb from your injuries and feed this peasant! You are a weakling!
peasant: Oh wow! Look at that fish-dude go! Wowzers!
fish: Oh man! He's nipped off my tail!
peasant: Off my fish-friend you monster! Leave him alone I say!
fish: Help me! Help! I'm tailless!
peasant: Nooooo! Fish-friend! I shall carve you a new tail from wood!
fish: Wood? Wood? Wood won't get me anywhere. I have lost my tail and now I'll die!
Summarize the dialogue | peasant throws a rock at a gator. The gator bites the peasant's tail off. |
#Person1#: Is this your first time visiting Beijing?
#Person2#: Yes. Is it easy to get around?
#Person1#: I think so. You can get anywhere by bus and taxi is not expensive.
#Person2#: How about the subway?
#Person1#: It's also convenient, but it's usually crowded. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the transportation is convenient in Beijing. |
craftsman: How are the repairs coming along?
shipwright: The ship will be ready by next week just in time for the Kings journey
Summarize the dialogue | The shipwright is repairing the ship. It will be ready for the King's journey next week. |
monster: Need me to take care of him?
farmers wife: I think it might be for the best. All he does is make my life absolutely miserable!
monster: Well, where is he? I can easily kill a puny human such as him.
farmers wife: I would check over with the pigs! I'm pretty sure he lays with them!
monster: Sounds good, human. I'll find him and rip him to shreds.
farmers wife: Maybe you're not such a monster after all!
monster: I mean maybe not to you, but what I'm going to do to him certainly takes a monster to do.
farmers wife: Sometimes it takes a monster to do away with evil on this planet!
monster: That's quite true, human. One day I hope to reform this Earth and not be seen as a second class creature to these humans.
farmers wife: What type of reform do you speak of? Like a revolution?
Summarize the dialogue | monster will kill the farmer's wife's husband. |
flirty barmaid: That's good! Whats your name fisherman?
fishermen: Ernest is my name! Pleased to meet you!
flirty barmaid: Thanks handsome. I'm Sally..I've been here awhile, i'm looking for something new.. how long have you been a fisherman?
fishermen: My whole life really... My father took me out on the boat when I was young and I haven't really stopped since! What about you, what's your story?
flirty barmaid: I have been living on my own since i was younger, i finally found a stable job here at the boat house with great benefits. But sometimes you long for me, like there's something still missing...
fishermen: Lucky for you, I think your missing piece is on the other side of this bar!
flirty barmaid: Oh yea? What do you have that could be my missing piece?
fishermen: Me, of course!
flirty barmaid: Hopefully there's more to it than just you. I need more than just someone to come home to...
Summarize the dialogue | Ernest is a fisherman. He has been doing it his whole life. Sally has been living on her own since she was younger. She has a stable job at the boat house with great benefits. She is looking for something new. Ernest thinks she is looking for him. |
#Person1#: Do you know Sammo Hung, a Mister Rice kind?
#Person2#: Of course, he is now 56 years old, and he started studying aerobics, singing, dancing and Kung Fu at the age of 9, and has starred in 140 Kung Fu films. He has also become an independent producer and director.
#Person1#: You know only what aspect of him. Do you know what he could do in the kitchen?
#Person2#: I have no idea, tell me.
#Person1#: In the kitchen with his wife by his side. He still puts on quite a dinner time show.
#Person2#: What does he do there?
#Person1#: Imagine a big cook cutting vegetables on fast forward, picture a man making the fry, throwing the mixture up in the air and then catching it every last bit in his frying pan, and his cooking motto is 'enjoy the moment'. If you want to know how they cook, visit www. studioclassroom. com. tw for the recipe. | #Person1# advertises a website to #Person2# by quoting the example of Sammo Hung. |
acolyte: It is so dim, though! I know we must not insult the deities but perhaps a little more light?
priestess: Any more light than this and it will disturb the Gods, so I would tread carefully.
acolyte: I do not wish to anger the gods! I am a god-fearing, simple soul
priestess: As am I, so that is probably for the best, acolyte.
acolyte: The gods are wise and just but they will not be mocked
priestess: As holy as the Gods are, just is not the right word in many cases for them.
acolyte: Hush, my Lady! We must not insult the gods!
priestess: I know what the Gods will tolerate and what they won't. They know that I am right.
acolyte: Challenging the gods is unwise, my Lady. I will have no part of it
Summarize the dialogue | acolyte and priestess are discussing the lighting in the church. |
Bob: any news?
Amanda: yes!! your wife just gave birth to twins,,,
Bob: wow!!! really i cant control my emotions ..hows Emma? and tell me gender before flight takes off i wont be able to wait for 4 hours flight to end then,,
Amanda: shes fine and its a girl and a boy :) Emma and kids are waiting for you hope you get here quick and safe..
Bob: i will be and thanks for all the help! | Bob is very excited because his wife has just given birth to their children. |
Willie: Can you stop "singing"?
Willie: I can hear you on the second floor!
Billy: I'm sorry, we can't
Brian: We can sing as much us we want until 10 p.m.
Willie: Gosh!! | Willie wants Billy and Brian to stop singing and they refuse as it isn't 10 p.m. yet. |
queen: Hello
king: Hello my Queen, you look beautiful in the Church garden today.
queen: Thank you my love.
king: What are you reading today.
queen: I am just trying to while away time.
king: Would you like to take a walk with your King through the many paths in the garden?
queen: Exactly what I need right now
king: We can even sit together on the bench to rest and think.
queen: I have a question to ask you my dear
king: Anything my Queen
queen: There is a prisoner in the prison who I heard is totally innocent
king: Really, I don't want to be putting innocent people in jail, who is this person?
queen: The imbecile that was arrested last week
king: And how do you know he is innocent?
Summarize the dialogue | queen is reading in the church garden. She will take a walk with her king through the garden. |
nobel: Um... he.. um.... stole something from the king. Come on just put him on the slab
executioner: Sounds like you are unsure...
nobel: What.. no. Just do as I say!
executioner: You are a nobel. I can have your head for this fishy business... Shall we?
nobel: Okay Okay calm down. Just forget I said anything. Peasant you can go. I will bring you some real prisoners instead.
executioner: See... now you understand I will not take an innocent life. That is NOT my reputation!
nobel: I am confused as to why an executioner like you has any morals at all. For all you know the men you execute could really be innocent!
executioner: I only execute as told by the king, and the king has legitimate reason when he brings them to me. I have never executed for the mere fact that I was told.
nobel: Okay okay. I think its best I leave then. Just please don't tell the king about what happened today...
Summarize the dialogue | nobel wants the executioner to put the peasant on the slab. The executioner refuses. nobel will bring the king some real prisoners instead. |
family member: Ah! The water is a source of pleasure and of life. I am here to fish so that I may feed my family.
woman: that's nice, so his your wife and children?
family member: My wife and children are my family, of course, but so are my brothers and sisters as well as my parents. We are a large family.
woman: how are they doing?
family member: They are well. We all do well together, working with each other as a family should.
woman: You seem to be really good at this
family member: At fishing? I have fished ever since I was a boy. The river provides much, not least of which is food.
woman: So, you make a living from these?
family member: Oh, no, I fish for food for my family, nothing more. My work is as a simple laborer in the fields.
woman: oh i see, this is just to feed your family
family member: Aye, that it is, lady. I also enjoy it so it is a pleasure as well as a labor. What of you? Are you from these parts?
Summarize the dialogue | family member is fishing in the river to feed his family. |
#Person1#: May I see a hat , please?
#Person2#: What size do you take?
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I don't know.
#Person2#: I'll measure you. . . You take size 6. What colour hat would you like?
#Person1#: Brown, please.
#Person2#: Here are some nice brown hats. Try this hat on. It's a very good one.
#Person1#: Yes, I like this one. It goes very well with my coat. How much is it?
#Person2#: It's $ 9. 95. Do you want me to put it in a box? | #Person2# measures #Person1# and helps #Person1# buy a brown hat. |
#Person1#: I'm glad I brought my jacket on this trip.
#Person2#: Yes, I didn't know Washington, DC got so cold in winter.
#Person1#: What would you like to do today?
#Person2#: I really think we should take a tour of the White House.
#Person1#: I thought we could go to some of the museums. Don't you want to see the museums?
#Person2#: Of course. But today I feel like seeing the White House. We should see it first, because it's the most famous historical building here.
#Person1#: I don't agree. I think the Capitol building is the most famous. But okay. If you want to see the White House, we'll go see it. I'm just afraid it will be boring.
#Person2#: Boring? How can it be boring? It sounds very interesting to me. | #Person1# and #Person2# are traveling in Washington and they are discussing what to do today. #Person2# wants to see the White House but #Person1# thinks it will be boring. |
#Person1#: Our unit is participating in a fundraiser this weekend and would like to borrow the van, if possible.
#Person2#: I would need to check on that. Where is the fundraiser?
#Person1#: It will be at the beach by the pier.
#Person2#: What day will you need it for?
#Person1#: We will only be needing it for Sunday.
#Person2#: Maybe that could work. I need to know who will be driving it.
#Person1#: The only two drivers will be Mary and I.
#Person2#: If I give you the keys to the garage, could you bring it back on Sunday evening?
#Person1#: Sure. We also would like to use the chairs from the lunchroom. Would that be OK?
#Person2#: OK, but make sure that everything is back by Sunday night at the latest. | #Person1# is borrowing the van and chairs from #Person2# for a fundraiser on Sunday. #Person1# promises to bring everything back on Sunday evening. |
#Person1#: Mary, where are you?
#Person2#: I'm still in Edinburgh. The flights have been delayed.
#Person1#: You caught me just in time. We were about to leave for the airport.
#Person2#: I know, Janet said so. I'm glad I found. You have had a long wait otherwise.
#Person1#: When will you be leaving do you think?
#Person2#: No, not for an hour at least. Look, don't bother to come out to the airport.
#Person1#: It's no trouble. We'll meet you.
#Person2#: No, I'd rather you didn't, honestly.
#Person1#: No, don't be silly, Mary. We'll collect you.
#Person2#: No, Bruce. I'd rather get a taxi.
#Person1#: We will be there, Mary. See you later. | Mary tells Bruce her flight has been delayed and asks Bruce don't bother to collect her at the airport, but he insists on doing so. |
Alexandra: What are your plans for the weekend?
Alex: I'm going to Chesterfield.
Alexandra: Visiting your parents?
Alex: Yes. How about you?
Alexandra: I'm going to IKEA tomorrow.
Alexandra: Need to get some things for the house.
Alexandra: I have a whole list. | Alex is going to visit his parents in Chesterfield this weekend. Alexandra is going to IKEA tomorrow. |
preist: Hello librarian can you help me out?
librarian: I enjoy reading to the children.Are they coming today?
preist: I don't think so but the maid will be here.
librarian: Did you notice how the library is a humongous cavernous room full of floor to ceiling shelves?
preist: Yea so what?
librarian: You are very rude for a priest.You do not deserve this
preist: The lord will protect me from this evil one!
librarian: We have here every type of book imaginable, and most of them in good conditions
preist: I need a book about flowers please, do you have any of those that you would recommend to me?
librarian: Yes, in that section, near that large fireplace
preist: Oh okay thanks!
librarian: This vase is almost broken.So, how long have you been a priest?
preist: For my whole life. May I have my bible back?
librarian: Ok, take it.What do you think about this tapestry?
Summarize the dialogue | preist is looking for a book about flowers. The librarian recommends a book near the fireplace. |
resident: Temp Home? I went for a walk and found this tree house...who are you?
boat captain: i am a boat captain i use this place when i am working long weeks
resident: Aren't you fancy! I live nearby, is your boat on the river?
boat captain: yes it is, i have a lot of hard and secret work i do
resident: Well if you mentioned it what you mind telling me? I am just a poor villager, who would I tell?
boat captain: i work for a group of assassins who transport a lot of "dead cargo"
resident: Is any of the decoration in this room...dead cargo?
boat captain: of course not i am not a savage
resident: So tell me, who built this tree house here?
boat captain: the guild put it up for me so i could work 24/7
resident: Work? this place looks more for leisure...
boat captain: yes it is but it allows me to stay close to the river so i can be on call
Summarize the dialogue | Boat captain uses this place when he is working long weeks. He works for a group of assassins who transport a lot of "dead cargo". He lives in a tree house built by the guild. |
Joanna: She's not coming.
Monica: Who?
Joanna: Ann.
Joanna: <file_gif>
Monica: lol, how come?
Joanna: she just said it's stupid, everything is stupid, the trip doesnt make any sense, it's not what she wants and she's staying
Monica: loool, what a bitch
Joanna: I won't manage in Tokyo
Monica: OMG, you're going there with HER?
Joanna: yep.
Joanna: can u say score...?
Monica: you poor thing, lol.
Monica: it's gonna be epic, tho, just think about it. she always makes fool of herself.
Joanna: Yeah, and of me by extension.
Monica: just fake an illness
Joanna: They're gonna make me go anyways... God, why me...
Monica: at least you'll get to see Tokyo.
Joanna: I guess... | Joanna is forced to go to Tokyo with Ann and she is very displeased with this fact because she always makes her look foolish. |
David: In two weeks we have the presentation.
Ivy: Yes. We should start preparing it.
Olympia: How about we meet today after school to talk about it
David: Today I can't. I have my rehearsal.
David: How about tomorrow?
Ivy: Tomorrow I can't.
Ivy: I'm visiting my grandma in the hospital.
Olympia: Maybe it's best to meet on Saturday
David: Ok
Ivy: Saturday morning is good for me too.
Olympia: You can come over to my place.
Olympia: Since it's difficult to organise a meeting maybe we should do all the job then
Ivy: Let's do it. | David, Ivy and Olympia have the presentation in two weeks. They are meeting on Saturday morning at Olympia's to do all the presentation. |
#Person1#: Mom. I have to go school shopping. There's only one more week left.
#Person2#: Do you need money or what?
#Person1#: I have this list of stuff that I need and I only have half the dough.
#Person2#: Half the dough huh. Well. How would you like to earn the other half?
#Person1#: Do I have a choice? Uh. That's a no. What can I do?
#Person2#: I thought you'd never ask. The lawn needs to be mowed and the garage deserves to be cleaned. | #Person1# asks #Person2# for money and #Person2# asks #Person1# to do chores to earn the money. |
#Person1#: I want to get in shape. I feel like a fence sitter, not really fat, but not really healthy.
#Person2#: I know what you mean. I fit into my clothes, but I'm not always comfortable.
#Person1#: Would you like to get in shape together?
#Person2#: What do you have in mind?
#Person1#: How about going to the gym? There's one really close to work.
#Person2#: I know the one you mean. Do you know how much the memberships are?
#Person1#: As a matter of fact, they are having a promotion right now.
#Person2#: Let's go after work and take a tour of the facilities. | #Person1# and #Person2# both want to get in shape. #Person1# suggests they go to the gym together. |
#Person1#: I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it's that time of year again. Have you got your performance evaluations finished yet?
#Person2#: Oh no! Evaluations! You can tell that's not my favorite job ; I haven't even started yet. When is the deadline for turning in thecompleted forms?
#Person1#: Well, you do still have three weeks. But remember the employee must sign them, too. Filling them in is nothing - it's meetingwith the employees that takes so much time.
#Person2#: I never know how to rate the employees'work. Of course attendance and productivity are easy, I just look at the sales figures.
#Person1#: So it's the subjective criteria like team building and colleague support that you find hard?
#Person2#: Exactly! Attitude. . . how do you rate attitude?
#Person1#: I suggest letting each employee fill out his or her own evaluation for those items. Then, based on their self - assessment, you can add your comments. It's a great starting point for discussion
#Person2#: Great idea. And after all, that's the whole point of an evaluation. I almost can't wait to give it a try. | #Person1# tells #Person2# to finish employee performance evaluations in three weeks. #Person2# feels the subjective criteria hard and #Person2# advises #Person1# to start with employees' self-assessments. |
Emily: Oh Linda...Something horrible has happened. I'm so sorry. I have broken one of your green tea cups. Just looked away and brushed it off the table with my skirt. SORRY!
Linda: No worries babe! It's nothing. Really.
Emily: I'm feeling so bad about it. So clumsy of me.
Linda: Look. I never really liked the set, so one cup makes no difference. I hardly use it anyway. How come it was on the table BTW?
Emily: I was cleaning the cupboards in the dining room.
Linda: You did what? Whatever for? The crockery there is more for decoration.
Emily: Exactly. I thought they're so pretty, especially the green ones, and then noticed how dusty they are. So I thought I'd be a helpful guest and wash them. I did. And then I made myself a cuppa in the green one. And it happened.
Linda: Ya golden! Really! Look, calm down. You are a fantastic guest.
Emily: Ya. Smashing. As we say in GB.
Linda: You know what? Take out the whole green set. If you like it so much - it is yours.
Emily: But Linda! I'm speechless.
Linda: Precious! See you in the evening!
Emily: CU
Emily: And THANK YOU | Emily feels terrible about breaking Linda's tea cup but she is not mad and gives her the whole set. |
#Person1#: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?
#Person2#: I am a graduate of a technical university and have been employed as a technician with Company # for approximately 10 years.
#Person1#: Please explain why you are interested in leaving your current position and please elaborate on your technical skills.
#Person2#: I am looking for a growth opportunity, which I feel is not available at my current employer. In terms of skills, I am Microsoft certified in Windows XP and several other operating systems.
#Person1#: Where do you see yourself five years from now?
#Person2#: I see myself in a management position. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s experience, reasons for leaving the current position, and plans for the future. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Er... Could I have some writing paper and envelopes?
#Person1#: Do you mean paper for writing letters?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: They are here in the showcase. Which one would you like?
#Person2#: I want this kind of paper and that kind of envelope.
#Person1#: All right, sir. Anything else?
#Person2#: Yes, five fifty-- cent stamps.
#Person1#: Er... There will be four dollars and sixty cents altogether.
#Person2#: Here is five dollars.
#Person1#: Thank you. Here is the change.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person2# buys some paper for writing letters, envelopes, and five fifty-cent stamps with #Person1#'s assistance. |
milk man: I am very appreciative of your token to me. You are a very kind King and I will wear this cape with pride and honor.
king: I am happy you accept this gift. With my divine right as king, I do the best I can to make sure my kingdom is cared for.
milk man: My king, please accept this milk as a gift from me to you. It is my humble gesture to show my love of your rule and kingdom.
king: Ahh! This is very refreshing on a hot day like this. Thank you Milk man.
milk man: Yes, it is very hot today. It feels as if it is in the 100's of degrees! I hope the villagers are doing well and staying cool and hydrated today.
king: I see you have a well, at the very least you should be able to cool off if it comes to that.
milk man: Yes, my Lord, we can go to the well and get some fresh water if need be. I am thankful it hasn't run dry as of yet. How do you get your water my Lord?
Summarize the dialogue | milk man received a cape from the king as a token of his gratitude. milk man offered the king milk as a gesture of love. |
king: hello
merchant: What brings you to the throne sir, King?
king: Well, I should be the one to ask you that
merchant: I came here to study a little bit. To get some new ideas.
king: You should go to the royal library then
merchant: Are you in a bad mood, sir?
king: I just have a lot on my mind
merchant: I can imagine. Is there anything I can do to make you feel better?
king: Just get me some wine and let me drink away my sorrow?
merchant: Sure thing sir. Let me get the wine.
king: Pleasre do...and do that fast
merchant: Here you go sir (gives drink)
king: thank you. How is your family?
Summarize the dialogue | king is in a bad mood. Merchant will get him some wine. |
royal member: watch your tongue! I can remove it painfully.
grounds keeper: Do that again, and you will be visiting them, but not from this earth! Now, would you like to move forward? I have work here since I was a young lad. I know this place like the back of my shovel.
royal member: Why... I think you will be my first blood..
grounds keeper: What exactly are you doing out here in the graveyard?
royal member: I need to dig the bones of the previous king. Help me or get out of my way
grounds keeper: You are going to make a mess! by the looks of you, I can assume you've never used a shovel before. This land needs to stay immaculate!
royal member: I don't care! I will be king soon. This book contains the most powerful spells and no one can stop me!
grounds keeper: Do you hear the shadows on the night whispering? What was that they said?
royal member: They are afraid of the power in this book. See yourself!
Summarize the dialogue | royal member is digging the bones of the previous king. The grounds keeper is afraid royal member will make a mess. |
spider: I don't know, but I have been here for many seasons and never seen a person lingering around.
rat: Well thats all the better. Humans are mean to me when I just want to be their little friend.
spider: Ah, they just can't appreciate our types, right? You can live here with me!
rat: They never will, those foolish humans! Me, you, and the rabbit can join forces and hunt for food together.
spider: Yes, yes! It will be fantastic! And you can store your food here to keep it fresh
rat: I think this piece of clay might be perfect for that.
spider: Just make sure you don't bother my webs, okay?
rat: Certainly. I would hate to get trapped in it and well, be left alone and starving.
spider: Yes, yes... I won't let that happen. You'll be safe here.
rat: Lets barricade the doors so no humans can come in.
Summarize the dialogue | rat wants to live with spider and rabbit. They will barricade the doors so no humans can come in. |
Pietr: what have you heard about the new iphone?
Pietr: should i get it?
Maria: you know i love apple products
Maria: but i would wait for the next generation
Maria: this new one doesn't have a lot of new featured
Pietr: i'll wait then, thanks! | Pietr will skip the new iphone and will wait for the next generation instead. |
king's child: That makes sense. You probably aren't special like I am. And now I have even more money.
servant: Yes milord, if you look closely it likely has the image of your face on it.
king's child: Well I deserve it. I'm pretty awesome you have to admit. What is that artifact?
servant: This is the Soul Stone of the Demon Alzush-Kebad.
king's child: Whoa, demons lived here? Do you know anything about them?
servant: Your father banish the Demon into this soul stone, and he has been captive here ever since.
king's child: Wow my dad is amazing. Do you think we could let the demon out?
servant: Probably would not be wise young prince. Many thousands died during the wars of the Last Alliance.
king's child: Oh that makes sense. I'm surprised you were able to pcik up the soul stone. I had always heard you have to make a huge sacrifice in order to hold it.
Summarize the dialogue | king's child got a lot of money. His father banished a demon into a soul stone. |
maid: Oh, a guest! How are you today?
guest: I am good thank you.
maid: As am I, glad to hear it. What brings you to this house?
guest: I am here to see an old friend.
maid: The person that lives here? Hmm he didn't say anything about you visiting, shall I tell him to come out?
guest: Yes he will recognize me.
maid: Okay, any name i should give to him?
guest: Branston Zeal.
maid: Hmm that name sounds oddly familiar, but okay.
guest: Yes he will know me.
maid: I'll go fetch him then, would you like any water while you wait?
guest: Yes thank you.
maid: Okay, sir. Here you go.
Summarize the dialogue | guest is at the house to see an old friend. Maid will fetch him. |
Irvin: What
Irvin: <file_other>
Matthias: LmaAO PETA
Matthias: they always always do this
Matthias: i swear
Matthias: just so you know, they kill the animals they rescue
Matthias: and by rescue i mean kidnapping people's pets and killing them because they think having pets is inhumane
Irvin: uwu
Matthias: THEy also played a "vegans have better sex" ad during the super bowl
Matthias: where lots and lots of kids/families were watching
Irvin: Wow, that's crazy | PETA aired the "Vegans have better sex" commercial during Super Bowl. |
Romy: Hey is that your brother on tv???
Romy: <file_other>
Brad: Yes its him! The proud of our family... ;)
Romy: :D
Romy: Erm... Looks super cute ;)
Brad: Ohh no no no you bad girl!
Brad: :'D
Romy: Just sayin
Romy: So does he have a girlfriend?
Brad: I dont have a girlfriend :D
Romy: I know. That was not the question :D | Brad's brother is on TV. Romy is interested in becoming his girlfriend. |
#Person1#: Hi, Ann.
#Person2#: Hi. You look excited. What's happening?
#Person1#: I just heard that our school will hold a singing contest in 5 days.
#Person2#: And you're planning to enter?
#Person1#: Of course. This is a great chance for me to show off my beautiful voice.
#Person2#: Is there a prize?
#Person1#: I heard that the winner gets a Panda Radio.
#Person2#: Do you think you have a chance?
#Person1#: A chance? Not just a chance, I'm a hundred percent certain. Everyone says my voice is beautiful.
#Person2#: But you haven't practised all that much.
#Person1#: I still have 5 days to practise. It's in the bag!
#Person2#: Don't be too sure. You're still going to need some help.
#Person1#: Yeah, maybe. | #Person1# is going to enter a singing contest and excited because #Person1# is confident to be the winner. Ann thinks #Person1# will need some help. |
gypsy: Hello, what brings you here today! You lizards look mighty fascinating, I've never seen a color quite like yours in all my years of traveling!
lizards: Hail gypsy! What are you doing here in the oasis!
gypsy: I'm here to explore! There's a variety of coconuts here! I'll grab some!
lizards: Coconut? Food?
gypsy: Do you want some?
lizards: Food!
gypsy: Enjoy your food, friends!
lizards: Food?
gypsy: Ye, that snake could be food. I think it's dead...
lizards: Food you!
gypsy: I'm not food, silly. The snake is!
lizards: Foood food!
gypsy: Do you like it?
lizards: Food food!
Summarize the dialogue | gypsy is in the oasis. She will grab coconuts for the lizards. |
wife: How much is this?
vendor: For you I can sell it as cheap as 5 coppers!
wife: could we trade?
vendor: What do you have to trade?
wife: THis Bonnet or this rough clothing.
vendor: Well that is beautiful bonnet, I would be more than happy to trade for it!
wife: It's a deal.
vendor: Perfect! Is there anything else you would like?
wife: No that's it.
vendor: I am happy to do business with you again!
wife: Same goes.
vendor: How is the meat>
wife: It was very good, thank you.
Summarize the dialogue | vendor will sell the bonnet for 5 coppers. |
#Person1#: That girl looks very attractive, doesn't she?
#Person2#: Do you think so? I don't like girls who look like that. I like girls who aren't too slim. If you like her, go and talk to her.
#Person1#: I'd like to, but there's her boyfriend. He's very broad-shouldered.
#Person2#: He's huge! He must go to the gym to have a well-built body like that.
#Person1#: Do you prefer tall girls or short ones?
#Person2#: I don't mind, but I like girls with long hair.
#Person1#: We have different tastes. I like girls with short hair. I like tall girls - probably because I'm so tall myself.
#Person2#: Have you ever dated a girl taller than you?
#Person1#: No, never. I don't think I've ever met a girl taller than me! Have you gained weight recently?
#Person2#: Yes, I have. Perhaps I should go to the gym, like that girl's boyfriend.
#Person1#: I'm getting a bit plump myself. Perhaps I'll go with you. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their preferences regarding girls' appearance. And they find themselves a little plump, so they decide to go to the gym. |
straw: Are.... You.... Okay?
wolf: I must go hide from you over there in that drag bush! Don't try and find me!
straw: I'll only be able to find you if the wind blows through this clearing and caries me that way. Ugh. The life of straw.
wolf: How about, I hufff and I puff and I blow you away?
straw: That'll help me get away from this place. That will be amazingly nice of you!
wolf: Just don't tell the rest of the wolves that are in the cave. I'm the alpha. I am not supposed to help people, or ehm straws.
straw: Don't worry, I won't say a word. As long as it gets me out of this place.
wolf: Okay, first let me get out of this.
straw: Wow, you actually were in a wolf costume. Now I've seen it all.
Summarize the dialogue | straw is hiding from the wolf. The wolf will blow straw away to help him get out of the cave. |
monk: Tell me then, where are you struggling? Perhaps I can guide you.
student: I can't focus. As much as I try to quiet my mind, the thoughts keep coming
monk: Ah. Well, let me ask you this. Answer me honestly. What is the purpose of meditation?
student: umm... to seek enlightenment?
monk: The purpose of meditation isn't to "not have thoughts." Those are inevitable. Meditation is to not be attached to those thoughts.
student: I don't know. Maybe I'm not cut out for this
monk: Experiencing temptations and indulgences is a part of life. But to become attached to them is where our folly lies.
student: did you have doubts when you were young?
monk: I have doubts when I am old. To be positive of something is to stop growing.
student: so how do you detach from them
monk: You must accept that your time on this plane is but a flicker of the flame, and the things that would tempt you are even shorter.
Summarize the dialogue | student can't focus on meditation because he has too many thoughts. |
Dad: Hey, come home, we need you here for a little while
Mary: I'm at Jedida's place but i'm coming
Dad: Okay then, hurry
Mary: ok | Mary is at Jedida's place. Dad needs her at home. She's coming back. |
king: It is a good day to celebrate with wine
abbess: That is generous of you my king
king: I didn't say for you
abbess: For who?
king: For me of course, I celebrate with wine and meat!
abbess: What can i do for you king?
king: Will you see if you can fetch some meat?
abbess: I will do that. Is the priest around?
king: I don't see him, did you need something from him?
abbess: Yes. I need a small favor
king: What would that be/
abbess: Don't mind
king: Please just ask.
abbess: I need prayers
Summarize the dialogue | king wants abbess to fetch some meat and wine. abbess needs prayers from the priest. |
Nina: When's the big day?
Ann: you mean the meeting?
Nina: Yeah, the big scary meeting you kept talking about the other night :D
Nina: <file_gif>
Ann: lol
Ann: <file_photo>
Ann: it's in two weeks!
Nina: Do you have to prepare?
Ann: yeah, sure, I have to do some official presentation
Ann: leaflets
Ann: <file_gif>
Nina: You'll do great!
Ann: don't jinx it :D
Nina: oops, sorry :D
Ann: Anyways, just keep your fingers crossed!
Nina: Always
Ann: love you
Nina: Love you too <3
Ann: <file_gif> | Ann has to prepare an official presentation for the big meeting, which is in two weeks. |
descendant of the sons: hold your tongue my great grandfather owned this castle it is rightfully mine
scullery maid: "You'll have to take that matter up with the king himself, I'd like to hear his thoughts on that."
descendant of the sons: once i am a duke my first job will be to fire the likes of you
scullery maid: "Yes, the likes of us, that make the castle work. Are you going to clean up yourself, then?"
descendant of the sons: well you have a point here this needs washing
scullery maid: "Put it down the laundry chute then, you know where it goes."
descendant of the sons: let me get this fire going right its chilly with no shirt
scullery maid: "Oi, fine then. Bring me some wood and I'll get it going."
descendant of the sons: and after that get to my shirt here
Summarize the dialogue | descendant of the sons wants the scullery maid to wash his shirt. |
chicken: I'm so worried. Every time I lay eggs, they take them. I have no children and soon they will kill me to eat
owner: Everything will be okay, chicken.
chicken: You will not tell the truth. It will not be okay.
owner: My crops are failing, so you are more valuable for your daily eggs
chicken: Then set me free for a few hours a day. I am feeling caged!
owner: The soldiers might catch you and eat you
chicken: Well build me a yard, please
owner: I've done my best with your pen. We don't have money for a yard
chicken: I'm so sorry that you do not have capabilites or funds to help. but I need some freedom
owner: You might try to run away
chicken: Why would I do that, if give me what I need. food shelter, and love
owner: I will build a small yard around the pen, but you can only use it one hour a day, because of predators
chicken: Thank you. I will be ever so thankful!
Summarize the dialogue | chicken is worried about being eaten by soldiers. The owner will build a small yard for chicken, but it's only for one hour a day. |
#Person1#: Shall I phone and tell your secretary you're not coming today?
#Person2#: Yes, please, dear. Tell her I've got a cold and a headache, but I hope to be back in a day or two. You better say I'm staying in bed.
#Person1#: But you not in bed. Do you want me to tell a lie?
#Person2#: Oh, it's only a very little one, dear. I'm not making a false excuse. I really have a bad headache.
#Person1#: Then put the cigarette out. It's very foolish of you to smoke when you've got a cold.
#Person2#: Very well, dear, you're quite right.
#Person1#: Look, here some boiling water. Do as I tell you now. I've put something in the water that will do a lot of good. Put your nose over the water. That's right. Breathe in deeply. It'll do you a lot of good.
#Person2#: It smells nice. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to phone and tell #Person2#'s secretary that #Person2#'s not coming today due to illness. #Person1# then offers #Person2# some boiling water to make #Person2# feel better. |
#Person1#: I don't know what Jim's got to grumble about. My work load has doubled in the past year and I still manage. He is not doing anything different from when he arrived, as far as I can see.
#Person2#: Yeah, but he's not as energetic as you are. Well, no one is. But the boss doesn't blame me when I get a bit behind. He is very understanding with me. But with Jim, he goes on and on.
#Person1#: I haven't noticed it. But you're probably right. I wonder why he does it. | #Person1# doesn't understand why Jim grumbles. #Person2# thinks he's not as energetic as #Person1# is and the boss is not understanding with him. #Person1# wonders why. |
soldier: That depends, can you get me something to eat or drink?
servant: Yes, i shall, what can i get for you and please bare in mind we are at the top of the tower and retrieving food may take time.
soldier: SUre, I'd hate to inconvenience you. It's not like I've just got back from fighting a war or anything.
servant: It is not a problem sir, i do what is asked of me for i am a lower servant.
soldier: Help me take off this armor. It's getting very warm up here.
servant: As you wish sir.
soldier: Look at my hand, do you see the problem with my hand?
servant: No sir, what is the problem?
soldier: There's not a goblet of wine in it, that's the problem. How many times do I have to tell you to get me something to drink?
servant: Very good sir, i shall descend down the spiral stairs and fetch you your wine very quickly.
soldier: It's about time, and hurry back before I lose my temper.
Summarize the dialogue | servant will get the soldier something to drink. |
Justin: i hate the college
Kin: what noww
Justin: they yelled "hey justin bieberrr"
Justin: -_-
Kin: again?
Justin: yess
Kin: xD
Kin: whats the problem with this again?
Kin: hes a good singer
Kin: hes popular and most of all.. he gets the girls xD
Justin: i knoww
Justin: the problem is.. i hate beng called by another name
Kin: youre a baby -_- | Justin hates college because people make fun of him. Kin thinks it's not that serious. |
spider: I thought you'd never ask. We're fortunate that this maid is terrible at her job.
rat: Hey, I want some too!
spider: I haven't even taken a sip yet. Don't be so hasty.
rat: squeek: well hurry, that bread was kind of dry
spider: That's more like it! I am feeling a bit tipsy though.
rat: You didn't save any for me!
spider: Hold on. No need to be so aggressive. How about you try this beer instead?
rat: ok, that's better
spider: Wow, I just hope you are not an angry drunk. It's bad enough that this maid wipes away my webs and I have to keep building new ones.
rat: Nope, just thirsty. I love this sore room. It has the best treats and eats.
spider: I love it as well, It's so dirty that there are plenty of flies for me to eat, in fact I see one over there right now.
Summarize the dialogue | Spider and rat are drinking in the dirty room. |
town sheriff: hello
soldier: hey sheriff, I love my country and I serve well enough to be honored
town sheriff: That s good to know!
soldier: how the work in town
town sheriff: Quite stressful
soldier: H
town sheriff: Excuse me?
soldier: I mean what's the H emblem I see on your table, Are you working against the kingdom for the enemy? their emblem is H
town sheriff: How dare you think such of me? I owe my allegiance to this kingdom!
soldier: ok would you prefer that the king hear of this?
town sheriff: Let us take it to him!
soldier: you have some balls, Sherif, just pray he is in a good mood
town sheriff: I have no reason to be afraid Soldier
Summarize the dialogue | Soldier loves his country and serves it well. The town sheriff is stressed out by his work. Soldier and the sheriff will take the matter to the king. |
person: i have no money but im so hungry, do you have any to spare, maybe dirty plates?
a round man with a bushy mustache: People are very wasteful. If you find any tables with leftover food you are welcome to it.
person: i thank you sir, ill start with these free barnacles
a round man with a bushy mustache: Take all you want.
person: thank you for the food my good sir
a round man with a bushy mustache: Of course. I do love a good meal myself. Desserts are my favorite.
person: you are a kind man
a round man with a bushy mustache: Of course, sir. I am happy to help you. Please have a seat.
person: well ill take you up on that offer
a round man with a bushy mustache: I know this place is not the cleanest or the best, but I want everyone to be able to feel comfortable here.
person: well i thank you, we need more people like you in the capital
Summarize the dialogue | a round man with a bushy mustache offers a person free food. |
servant: hello
knight: hi, servant
servant: I greet you kind sire. I want to wash this place
knight: Thank god. It's disgusting in here! Did the king send you?
servant: No sire, the prince asked me to come clean this place.
knight: Has he been here recently?
servant: Seems so because he was really angry about the state of the place
knight: Well, I don't blame him. It's a shame you have to clean this awful mess up though. The knights have trashed it.
servant: I dont have a choice but to clean it. This is what i do for a living.
knight: Have you always been a servant? It sounds dreadful.
servant: Yes, I was born into this.
knight: I see.
servant: You should leave so I can work in peace
Summarize the dialogue | servant was sent by the prince to clean the place. The knight is glad he's here. |
Robert: Happy Christmas! Wishing you and Elena all the best for the Christmas season and a Happy New Year!
Serge: Thanks, you too, Robert.
Robert: By the way - please cancel the phone number for me that starts with 713. The one beginning with 304 is the only number for me now.
Serge: OK, Robert. Is all OK?
Robert: Well, I will tell you more in a few weeks, but in short from today I am looking for a new job.
Serge: What? They sacked you? After your huge success in the Ukraine?
Robert: That's life.
Serge: Those fucking bastards.
Robert: Well, I could see it coming, ever since the merger. The Swedes didn't even bother to find out what people did before they started laying them off.
Serge: Send me your CV, I know one Belgian guy who is thinking of opening a new factory here. Can't promise anything, but at least I can try.
Robert: Serge, I really appreciate that. | Robert has cancelled one of his phone numbers, because he's lost his job. Robert is now looking for a new job. Serge offers to show Robert's CV to a colleague. |
Umer: Do you want to go to the Karaoke tonight?
Barbara: My voice is a bit hoarse after the cold I had last week. I don't think I'll be able to sing anything
Umer: OK. Well we could go to the Cinema instead and see that new Queen film.
Barbara: Alright, I heard it's really good
Umer: That's right, I heard the same. I will go online and buy tickets.
Barbara: OK, what time?
Umer: After eight, I'll pick you up at seven that gives us time to get there in the traffic.
Barbara: OK, let's do it. I am a big fan of Queen
Umer: Me too. | Barbara can't go to the Karaoke with Umer tonight but agrees to go to the cinema with him and watch the new Queen film instead. Umer'll buy tickets online and he'll pick Barbara up at seven o'clock. |
Danny: I need your help guys
Alex: With what?
Danny: I need a poll to my dissertation, I need participants
Maura: Gosh, again? I don’t have time to sit in a room for 6h, I am working
Danny: No this time just online one
Alex: Well, I’m in, but just for the sake of science!
Danny: How about you Liz?
Liz: I wish, but I don’t even have time to wash my hair with the baby so sorry!
Alex: But she has time to message lol:D mixing out:D
Liz: Ha ha, try having twins:D life changing <3 | Alex is going to help Danny with his dissertation. Neither Liz nor Maura have time. |
high priest: Of course!
organ player: Would you like to select your favorite, or shall I pick?
high priest: Hmm surprise me.
organ player: Of course, Father. Please hold my flute while I play the organ. I'll play Morning Has Exploded. It's a favorite of the Vizier of Nottoway.
high priest: I'm sure if it's coming from you I'll enjoy it thoroughly!
organ player: Feel free to sing along with the chorus. It goes, Morning has exploded, hide under the eaves. The glory of the Lord reigns on us like thieves.
high priest: I'll try, but I am surely no talented singer.
organ player: Oh, you know the Lord judges not, Father!
high priest: Of course, I'll give it a shot!
organ player: Oh! You do indeed have a glorious singing voice.
high priest: I wouldn't say that, the choir is much better!
organ player: Well, I'm not lying when I say we're all very happy to have you here.
Summarize the dialogue | high priest is visiting the organ player. He will play Morning Has Exploded. The high priest will sing along with the chorus. |
Janine: I'm sorry for my kids but these places are not for me, so boooring...
Janine: I'm doing this for them but... hoping that nobody is expecting me to have fun ;) ;)
Mike: hahaha totally understandable
Janine: <file_photo>
Janine: <file_photo>
Janine: At least they seem like it's the time of their lives :') :') :')
Mike: Is that Zoe???
Mike: In blue dress
Janine: Yep
Mike: Wow she's taller than Jacob?
Janine: Almost!
Janine: She's 6
Mike: This smile says "trouble" hahaha
Mike: In a couple of years ;)
Janine: Oh yeah, she has a "boyfriend" already
Janine: And he's not the first one :O
Mike: Ha ha ha you can't blame genetics ;)
Janine: Come on, I had my first boyfriend when I was...
Janine: Erm...
Janine: Okay, six, but the world was different! ;)
Mike: She has two big brothers and her dad is a soldier
Mike: How much safer can you get? ;)
Janine: I don't know... So far it seems she's in charge here ;) | Janine has sent some photos of her children having fun to Mike. Her daughter Zoe is taller than Jacob and has a boyfriend at the age of 6. Janine also had a boyfriend at 6. |
dogs: Hey there
servant: What?..Did you just talk? But you're a dog!
dogs: Yes its something we;allow many humans know
servant: Why speak to me? I'm just a simple servant.
dogs: Cause you have always been nice to me
servant: There must be something you want, it's the only explanation.
dogs: Just a treat every now and then
servant: Since you are a talking dog do you like the same things normal dogs do or do you require more elaborate treats?
dogs: Normal dog things meat and bones woof woof
servant: That's easy! Wow is there something else you have to tell me? What kind of secret dog wisdom do you have?
dogs: Treat others well and you get treats hahah
servant: Oh that's it? There has got to be some benefit to this friendship for me. Oh I got it! You will be a great eavesdropper! No one will suspect you.
dogs: hmm sneaky are you, I like that its a deal
servant: Perfect! will you eavesdrop on the king for me?
Summarize the dialogue | dogs are talking to a servant. They want a treat and to be treated well. The servant will eavesdrop on the king for them. |
#Person1#: The system keeps crashing when I try to access the personnel database.
#Person2#: I think the file is too big. You'll need to expand your memory. First, close down all the files you have open, and then. . . | #Person2# helps #Person1# with the crashing system. |
#Person1#: Great. The bed is exactly what I have been looking for!
#Person2#: You have good taste. It's made of red wood.
#Person1#: Oh, I like red wood. How much do you charge for it?
#Person2#: 300 dollars.
#Person1#: That's sheer robbery!
#Person2#: Believe me, it's worth the price.
#Person1#: It's more than I can afford. Can I make an offer?
#Person2#: How much are you willing to pay?
#Person1#: Shall we make it 250 dollars?
#Person2#: No. That price would hardly cover the cost.
#Person1#: What about 260 dollars?
#Person2#: 275 dollars is the lowest price I can offer.
#Person1#: It's a deal. | #Person1# likes the bed but thinks it's expensive. #Person1# bargains with #Person2# and finally takes it with 275 dollars. |
scholar: That makes sense to me. I was simply recognizing the powerful position the king is in.
the book keeper: Well, the High Chancellor and many other powerful members of the court have long sought a way to remove that tyrant from the throne. I may be able to give it to them. Will you help me?
scholar: Let me grab some parchment quick and I will be ready.
the book keeper: Thank You. Let's go somewhere privete. Prying eyes could kill us all.
scholar: Understood just follow me to my chambers.
the book keeper: So, here are the pages we need a copy of. How long do you think it will take?
scholar: Hmm given the number of pages it should not take long, considering my time in being a scholar I have become quick.
the book keeper: Okay, you have until sundown tomorrow. The king is having me come and give him a report on the kindom's finances tomorrow evening after dinner.
Summarize the dialogue | The book keeper wants the scholar to copy some pages from the king's book. The scholar will do it until sundown tomorrow. |
#Person1#: Mr. Lee, I was wondering if you and your wife had plans for next Friday night?
#Person2#: Yes, I think we might be free. What did you have in mind?
#Person1#: I've mailed a formal written invitation to your home inviting you to a dinner party at my home.
#Person2#: That sounds great. Is it casual?
#Person1#: Actually, we thought it would be fun to have a formal sit-down dinner for the holidays.
#Person2#: That sounds good. It will give my wife a chance to dress up.
#Person1#: Yes, we've invited four other couples, so it should be a good mix of people.
#Person2#: That sounds wonderful. Will there be anyone there that I know?
#Person1#: Oh yes, everyone we are inviting is from our company.
#Person2#: Great! I'll look forward to it. We'll make sure and check the mail for our invitation. | #Person1# invites Mr. Lee and his wife to #Person1#'s formal sit-down dinner, and everyone else invited is also from their company. Mr. Lee looks forward to it. |
#Person1#: Tom, how do you think of second-hand goods?
#Person2#: Why did you ask that? Do you want to buy the used goods?
#Person1#: I'm considering buying a second-hand computer for I'm short of money now.
#Person2#: You know the car I'm driving, which is still in good condition though it is second-hand. And it only cost me 300 dollars. It was so cheap.
#Person1#: But do you really mean that the second - hand goods are just as good as the new ones?
#Person2#: It depends. So you must be careful buying second-hand goods. | #Person1# asks Tom about second-hand goods because #Person1# wants to buy a second-hand computer. Tom tells #Person1# it might be good, but #Person1# needs to be careful. |
turtles: I stay in my shell
person: I am hungry... I want something to eat
Summarize the dialogue | turtles stay in their shells when they are hungry. |
Franek: <file_photo>
Wanda: Is that your sister?
Franek: No, My mom
Wanda: Oh haha | Franek sent a photo of his mom. |
#Person1#: Hi, Francis, morning! How are you doing today?
#Person2#: I had a bad start of the day. I was stuck in a bad traffic jam on my way and I missed my morning meeting.
#Person1#: Indeed, I agree that is not a good start. How about the meeting? You missed anything important?
#Person2#: It is ok. My boss briefs me later on.
#Person1#: Was he unhappy with you not attending the meeting?
#Person2#: Err, kind of. You know this traffic jam is really bad with so many new cars hitting the streets these days. | Francis was stuck in a traffic jam and missed the morning meeting. His boss briefs him. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, can you do me a favor?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Where's the busiest street of this city? I am a stranger here.
#Person2#: You mean the seventy seventh? It's not far from here. You can walk there.
#Person1#: Well, we are so tired today. Can you tell me which bus I should take?
#Person2#: Bus No. 12.
#Person1#: Thank you so much. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can take Bus No. 12 to the seventy seventh. |
Geri: I need to buy some new shoes
Hilary: what kind?
Geri: some nice heels
Geri: something sexy
Hilary: I sa spome great ones at the mall yesterday
Geri: great! thanks
Geri: wanna go together check them out
Hilary: ok maybe 2morrow
Hilary: after work?
Geri: sounds good
Geri: we can get some frozen yogurt
Hilary: Oh yeah
Hilary: I love that place!
Geri: it's been a while since I had some
Hilary: it's a plan
Geri: ok I'll be in touch
Hilary: ok :) | Geri and Hilary will go to check out some sexy heels for Geri tomorrow after work. They will also have some frozen yoghurt. |
merchant: Hello fine soldier, can i interest you in anything?
soldiers: Gimme a beer.
merchant: Why certainly! What brings you over here?
soldiers: I'm meeting someone. A girl. I mean, a woman. A beautiful woman.
merchant: Oh is she yours?
soldiers: Mine? What, like, you mean, I could own a woman if I wanted?
merchant: No no, not at all. Maybe in another realm but not here. i meant is she your wife?
soldiers: No. My wife is at home--I mean, I'm not married. No, not married.
merchant: Ah i see. Well you are playing a dangerous game.
soldiers: That's why I really need that beer. Less talk, more beer.
merchant: You aren;t getting a beer. You are rude and you should show some respect.
soldiers: How about I show you the respect of my sword?
merchant: Kill me and my workers will make sure you and that pretty little wife and girlfriend of yours dies.
Summarize the dialogue | merchant refuses to sell beer to soldiers. They are meeting a woman. |
John: Where are you??
Jack: Waiting in front of the cinema
John: Oh I see you
Martin: I'll be there in 5 | Jack's waiting for John in front of the cinema and Martin'll join them soon. |
king: I will protect us, if he ever tries anything.
queen: Yes, you and the prince, I know you will keep us from harm. The guard that let us in gave me this book. I am too tired and to bothered to read it. Do you mind looking it over for me?
king: You know that my eyes strain easily, I can not constrain myself to this task right now.
queen: Hmmph, well, I'm tired of all this noise and distraction, and I won't be reading this ridiculous book. I'll be happy when we can leave. Where is that chambermaid I asked for?!
king: I am tired of your complaints, I need fresher air.
queen: You are tired of me?! I am tired of being here! I am doing my best to hold my tongue, but you are the one who dragged me into this noisy Show Room. It's very uncomfortable, disturbing, and honestly makes me frightened.
king: I am sorry my Queen, I see how my actions have been less than ethical. I am very easily frustrated as you are aware. Would you offer me forgiveness?
Summarize the dialogue | king and queen are in the noisy Show Room. The queen is tired and annoyed. She will not read the book the guard gave her. The king will protect them. |
traitor: So many of us in here for planning to overthrow the King!
skeleton: Booooo
traitor: Hello Frank, you've changed quite a bit since death took you last year.
skeleton: I have not changed. I am still brave, John. I am just lacking flesh now
traitor: Woah, hold on there Frank. I thought we had discussed this whole "craving the flesh of the living" thing.
skeleton: I'm not going to eat you, you idiot. I want my revenge too
traitor: For what Frank?
skeleton: I died here in this prison! What do you think I want revenge for?
traitor: Well, that's a relief, I thought it might have been about that thing with your sister.
skeleton: What thing with my sister!?
traitor: Oh, nothing? Did I say sister? I meant to say, uh . . . twister.
skeleton: Liar! What did you do to my sister??
traitor: Umm . . . congratulations, you're an uncle?
Summarize the dialogue | Frank died in prison last year. He is now a skeleton. He wants revenge. |
guard: Oh yes. They are all ready. Is the enemy close?
leader: I...I don't know. Can you send scout's out to see? Something is not right here and I'm worried
guard: Scouts..go patrol the area. There have also been less people coming in today.
leader: I have a feeling the crazy king to the west is getting ready to attack. He doesn't know who he's messing with
guard: No he doesn't. I heard his troops aren't orderly during battle.
leader: Well that's not surprising. Have you met the king? I don't think he's all organized himself
guard: I would want to kill him if I have met him!
leader: Well I thought we had come to a peace agreement. It seems I was wrong. We will put an end to him
guard: Do you want me to go and guard the King?
leader: The king is fine. He's holed up in the palace surrounded by his personal guards. Can you go make sure the queen is ok? I worry about her
Summarize the dialogue | The leader is worried about the situation. The king is fine. The queen is ok. |
#Person1#: How does the political system work in your country?
#Person2#: We have hundreds of constituencies and the votes in each one elect a member of parliament. Most people call them mp's.
#Person1#: Each mp belongs to a political party, right?
#Person2#: Almost all of them do. A few are independent. That means that they do not belong to a party. If one party more than half of the mp's. they form a government. That means that they choose a prime minister can cabinet members.
#Person1#: What's a cabinet?
#Person2#: This is a small group of people-perhaps 25 mp's who are usually ministers. They make all the big decision and discuss laws and policy.
#Person1#: Can any mp make a law?
#Person2#: Any mp can present a law to parliament. The proposed law is debated and voted on. If it is accepted, it becomes law.
#Person1#: I suppose a proposed a law needs the support of the big political parties.
#Person2#: Yes, it does, because they have most of the mp's. most mp's vote the way their party wants them to.
#Person1#: How do people choose which party or candidate to vote for?
#Person2#: They produce manifesto. These documents which states their policies. Some people just vote for the same party every time there is an election. Votes who often change the party they vote for are called floating voters. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s country has many constituencies. If a party has more mps, they form a government and choose a prime minister. Any mp can present law to parliament. The proposed law needs the support of the big political parties. |
#Person1#: Mikey. Time for bed [Why?] Why? It's getting dark out. Well, do you want to talk before you go to bed? [Yeah] Uh, what do you want to talk about?
#Person2#: Um, the zoo.
#Person1#: The zoo? Oh, that was so fun when we went to the zoo. What did you like best about the zoo?
#Person2#: Um, the porcupines.
#Person1#: They were big, weren't they. And what else ... yeah. What else do you remember?
#Person2#: Um, the two giraffes.
#Person1#: The two giraffes? And were they taller than me or shorter than me?
#Person2#: Over your head.
#Person1#: They were over my head. They were pretty tall. And what else do you remember? I remember ... didn't you see an elephant? [Yeah] What about the elephant do you remember? [Um] What was he ... was he eating? [Yeah] He was eating. And then, mommy said something happened with the elephant. That he did something.
#Person2#: He throwed dirt on us.
#Person1#: He did? Oh, how did he do that? With his foot?
#Person2#: No, with his trunk.
#Person1#: And then you fed some ducks. What color were the ducks?
#Person2#: White.
#Person1#: And what other animals do you remember?[Um] Wasn't there some type of show.
#Person2#: Yeah. A bird show.
#Person1#: A bird show? What did the birds do?
#Person2#: Um, flied.
#Person1#: Oh, they flew around!
#Person2#: One flied.
#Person1#: Oh, one flew. Were they good birds? [Yeah] Were they naughty at all?
#Person2#: One was naughty.
#Person1#: What did it do?
#Person2#: Um, did, to, thing, what you ... it the ... the man what it could not do. [Translation: It did something it wasn't supposed to do.]
#Person1#: Uhh, okay. And then you saw some butterflies, didn't you? [Yeah] What colors were they?
#Person2#: After the bird show.
#Person1#: After the bird show you saw them. And were the butterflies flying around all over the zoo?
#Person2#: Uh, um, they're inside.
#Person1#: They were inside, what, a little building? [Yeah] What was the building made of? Was it made of wood? [No] What was it made of? [Glass] Oh, made of glass. And couldn't the butterflies fly out of the glass? [No] No, oh, what stopped them from flying out?
#Person2#: Um, the air.
#Person1#: Oh, the air. Oh, there was air coming down? [Yeah] Oh, well that's great. Well, it's time to go to bed now. Sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite. Good night.
#Person2#: Good night. | Mikey and #Person1# talk about the zoo before going to bed, Mikey remembers the porcupines, the two giraffes over #Person1#'s head, an elephant was eating and threw dirt to them with his trunk. Mikey fed some white ducks and he remembered the bird show, one bird was naughty, he also remembered the butterflies within a glass building. |
Marly: <file_other>
Marly: saw that trailer?
Marly: looks amazing
Marly: wanna watch it with me?
Demi: sorry, but no
Demi: don't like those kind of movies
Marly: oh, what a pity
Marly: but I understand:) | Marly wants Demi to watch a movie with her. Demi refuses, since she dislikes this kind of movies. |
#Person1#: Can I get you something to drink?
#Person2#: No, that's okay, I already have a coke. Why don't you have a seat, you look like you've been on your feet all day.
#Person1#: I guess I could take a break. So, how do you like Denver?
#Person2#: It's great! The mountains here are beautiful and the skiing is spectacular. Have you been here for a long time?
#Person1#: About six years. . .
#Person2#: What do you do for a living?
#Person1#: I manage one of the ski lodges. It's a great job, I can spend a lot of my time outdoors, and I also get to ski for free all season.
#Person2#: Wow, talk about job perks! That's great. I would like to do something exciting like that. But I am only an accountant. Not too much excitement there. huh?
#Person1#: That's okay. If it weren't for you accountants, nobody would have the money to go skiing! | #Person1# asks #Person2#'s feelings about Denver and #Person2# speaks highly of beautiful mountains and spectacular skiing. #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s job of managing ski lodges. |
#Person1#: Have you signed up to join the company's Christmas party?
#Person2#: Sure, I have. Will you join?
#Person1#: I will. You know, as a newcomer, I think it might be a good opportunity to get to know people from the other departments of our company in a more relaxed atmosphere.
#Person2#: You are right. Our company's Christmas party has always been an amazing occasion for everybody to relax and get to know each other better. It is also a time to make new friends and do some networking.
#Person1#: I hope that it is not a formal one when the boss is there.
#Person2#: No, it will not be formal at all. It is a fun time. You will love the game show. Please dress casually. Usually there is an over abandon of drinks, so be careful with that.
#Person1#: Don't worry, I can handle that. And I know if the boss is there, even it is an informal evening, it does not make a good impression to get totally drunk in front of him. | #Person1# will join the company's Christmas party because #Person1#, a newcomer, can know people from the other departments of their company. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's an informal party and #Person1# can dress casually. |
#Person1#: Did you see Victor on Wednesday, Wendy?
#Person2#: Yes. We went for a walk in the woods near the highway.
#Person1#: Wasn't it cold on Wednesday?
#Person2#: Yes. It was very cold and windy. We wore heavy wool sweaters and walked quickly to keep warm.
#Person1#: It's so nice and quiet in the woods.
#Person2#: Yes. Farther away from the highway it was very quiet and there were birds and squirrels everywhere. We counted over twenty squirrels.
#Person1#: It sounds wonderful. Did you take lunch with you?
#Person2#: Yes, we bought veal sandwiches. We stopped around twelve, and we ate and watched the squirrels, but it was too windy to sit long. It was a very nice walk, anyway. | #Person1# asks Wendy whether she saw Victor on Wednesday. Wendy tells #Person1# that she and Victor took a walk in the woods that day. |
#Person1#: How would you introduce volleyball?
#Person2#: I was once a high school man teacher and basketball coach. I never played volleyball before and I've seen it just once in my life. One day my school needed a lot of coaches for our girls' team. I was one of the youngest teachers on stuff and the girls talked me helping coach volleyball. The girls they have were great and they began to start. A friend of mine was a volleyball player. He taught me beginning and then taught me how to coach it.
#Person1#: What sports did you play in high school?
#Person2#: I played basketball, tennis and golf. I was not a volleyball player at all. I was pretty good at basketball. But then my real passion was gone. I played it every day.
#Person1#: When did you know you want to be a full-time volleyball coach?
#Person2#: It wouldn't take very long. I've been coaching women's basketball that I really love it. But when I saw an opportunity in women's volleyball, because coaches were needed. In this way, I become a college coach immediately. I like coaching women's volleyball at college very much because it seems to fit my personality. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about how #Person2# would introduce volleyball, what sports #Person2# played in high school, and when #Person2# knew #Person2# want to be a full-time volleyball coach. |
servant: The flowers sure are lovely today master.
royal family: That's mistress to you, servant.
servant: As you wish mistress.
royal family: So, are we ready to put in this season's roses?
servant: Certainly, anything that the mistress wants.
royal family: Let's get down to business
servant: Right away, let me first begin by pulling any weeds.
royal family: Yes, don't forget those unsightly ones over there
servant: Right away, does mistress have a preference on the color of the roses?
royal family: Something that matches the paint on this easel
servant: Ah, magenta an excellent choice.
royal family: This will do
servant: Excellent, I will begin digging the holes for the bushes now.
Summarize the dialogue | servant will put in magenta roses this season. |
#Person1#: I need to get to PCC, but I don't know which bus to catch.
#Person2#: Where exactly are you coming from?
#Person1#: I'm coming from Fair Oaks and Las Flores Drive in Altadena.
#Person2#: Do you have a problem walking a little bit?
#Person1#: I don't mind walking.
#Person2#: If you walk down Fair Oaks to Altadena Drive, you can catch the 267.
#Person1#: Tell me which direction it should be going.
#Person2#: Make sure to catch it going west.
#Person1#: Where do I get off?
#Person2#: You get off on Del Mar and Hill.
#Person1#: Thanks for your help.
#Person2#: Don't mention it. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about which bus to catch to get to PCC. #Person2# gives directions. |
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