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an acolyte preparing for evening prayer service: Is this the place to do that?
a ghost: It is the place that I chose to do my business.
an acolyte preparing for evening prayer service: This is a holy place you are not supposed to be here
a ghost: I am a ghost and I can be anywhere I want to be. Why aren't you afraid of me?
an acolyte preparing for evening prayer service: I don't believe in ghosts so cannot be afraid of you
a ghost: I am looking for a book. Can you help me find it?
an acolyte preparing for evening prayer service: Sure but it has to be fast i am preparing for the evening prayer service
a ghost: The book is called " How to move on. Everything you need to know".
an acolyte preparing for evening prayer service: Why are you interested in the book i can find it among the many that are in the chamber
a ghost: So, I can move on. I don't want to stay on earth forever.
Summarize the dialogue | an acolyte is preparing for evening prayer service. A ghost is in the place and wants to find a book. The book is called "How to move on. Everything you need to know". |
Simon: hey, got some time?
Nick: yep. what's up?
Simon: Jasmine told me something about a party at yours?
Nick: yeah, you guys should come in. Tomorrow, 8 pm
Simon: cool, we'll be there | Jasmine and Simon will come to Nick's party tomorrow at 8 PM. |
#Person1#: Dad, can I go to a movie with Sharon?
#Person2#: Yeah, sure, but wait. Weren't you supposed to get a report card sometime this past week?
#Person1#: Well, oh yeah. Can I call Sharon now?
#Person2#: Uh-hum. You didn't answer my question. Did you receive it or not?
#Person1#: I love you Dad! You're the best!
#Person2#: Don't try to butter me up. I can guess that your answer means that you didn't do well in some of your classes?
#Person1#: Well, my English teacher is soooo boring, and he blows up every time someone talks.
#Person2#: In other words, you're not doing so well?
#Person1#: Uh, a C ... minus.
#Person2#: Oh. Well, how are you doing in your Spanish class? You said you liked that one.
#Person1#: Well, I do, but I forgot to turn in a couple of assignments, and I had problems on the last test. All those verbs tripped me up. I get them all mixed up in my head!
#Person2#: Okay, and what about algebra?
#Person1#: Ah, I'm acing that class. No sweat.
#Person2#: Oh!
#Person1#: Can I go now?
#Person2#: And how are you doing in history?
#Person1#: Oh, that's my favorite class. Mr. Jones is always passing out candy if you know the answers to his questions.
#Person2#: Great. Now, I have a bright daughter with tooth decay.
#Person1#: Ah, Dad. Can I go now?
#Person2#: You can go if you answer my history question. How old am I?
#Person1#: Uh, fifty-five?
#Person2#: Fifty-five! You just failed a math and history test at the same time!
#Person1#: Dad ...
#Person2#: Well, okay, but you need to come straight home from the movie, and you need to practice your clarinet.
#Person1#: Oh, I forgot about that grade?
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: Gotta run, Dad. | #Person1# wants to go to a movie with Sharon. #Person2# asks for #Person1#'s report card and finds #Person1# didn't do well in some classes. #Person1# makes excuses for that. #Person2# agrees that #Person1# can go to the movie but asks #Person1# to come straight home from the movie and to practice the clarinet. |
#Person1#: Wow, Amy, look at that number.
#Person2#: What's so great about it?
#Person1#: What do you mean? It's a scrim.
#Person2#: Not to me, I wouldn't be caught dead in that.
#Person1#: I love that kind of stuff.
#Person2#: Yeah, you seem to like those styles.
#Person1#: Sure do. I get a kick out of looking punk.
#Person2#: This one looks really expensive though.
#Person1#: I don't care how much it costs. I'm rolling in it.
#Person2#: Lucky you! I can't buy anything else. I'm flat broke.
#Person1#: I got a replace my party outfit, I trashed it last week.
#Person2#: Why did you drag me into this? I've spent a week salary.
#Person1#: Are you on the level? You're the one who called me, remember?
#Person2#: Just joking, Tonia. I've got some wonderful clothes. Let's go and have a close look at your outfit. | Tonia and Amy are window-shopping. Tonia has trashed her party outfit. Amy has got some wonderful clothes and will help with Tonia's outfit. |
#Person1#: Hello, Vicki.
#Person2#: Hi, David. What a beautiful necklace! Dude, I'Ve never seen anything like it.
#Person1#: Well, you can have it for eleven hundred, as a friend.
#Person2#: I think seven hundred is enough.
#Person1#: What? Seven hundred?
#Person2#: Well, eight hundred, then?
#Person1#: No, one thousand at least.
#Person2#: Eight hundred and fifty. Come on. I have 4 kids, 3 dogs, and 2 husbands to feed!
#Person1#: You're a thief, Vicki. But I guess, eight hundred and fifty is all right.
#Person2#: Here you are, sucker!
#Person1#: Victory for me, I bought it for 30 bucks just yesterday! | Vicki wants to buy David's necklace and bargains with him. Finally, the deal is concluded. |
#Person1#: Madison Square Garden. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. Do you have any more tickets for the concert on Friday night?
#Person1#: Do you mean the Rock'n'Roll Revival Show? Yes, we still have some $30 tickets left.
#Person2#: Great. OK, and is the box office open now?
#Person1#: Yes, the box office is open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.
#Person2#: Oh, by the way, what time does the show start?
#Person1#: It starts at 8:00 in the evening.
#Person2#: And what time does it end?
#Person1#: Well, there are four bands, so it'll probably end at about midnight.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot.
#Person1#: No problem. | #Person2# calls Madison Square garden to book the tickets for the music festival and ask about the schedule. |
Howard: How's work going?
Tim: It's almost done, I'm about to fall asleep but I'm adding the finishing touches
Howard: What are those articles you're checking for? I forgot
Tim: A monographic issue of an academic journal... I'm supposed to be editing it with two other people but they just ignored their part and I had to to everything
Howard: That's rude... who are they?
Tim: Maggie and Al
Howard: Really? I thought they were good friends of yours... and colleagues you could trust
Tim: I know, and you know what? My name will be the last one mentioned on the front page due to alphabetic order... even if I've done almost everything on my own... it sucks, huh?
Howard: It sucks indeed | Tim is finishing his work on preparing an issue of an academic journal. He is also doing Maggie and Al's part of the work. |
fishermen: Certainly I must be getting close to some water.
critter: I saw some over there. You thirsty
fishermen: Oh no, I am looking for a fishing spot.
critter: Around here? You must be very lost.
fishermen: I might just be....this is a bit of a gloomy place
critter: I have heard that it is haunted.
fishermen: I can imagine with so many ancient looking graveyards.
critter: A friend says there is a headless spirit that wonders here?
fishermen: Headless you say? Out in this remote location?
critter: Yes. What? Do they usually hang in populated places?
fishermen: Well I just wondered how someone would get decapitated around these parts.
critter: Stranger things have happened.
fishermen: I suppose that is true, there are all manner of oddities in the world.
Summarize the dialogue | critter saw some water over there. The fishermen are looking for a fishing spot. The critter's friend says there is a headless spirit that wanders here. |
guard: why are you here
person: I am a travelling merchant seeking to sell my wares.
guard: This is a holy place, you can't sell items.
person: Oh is it not allowed here, I did not know.
guard: Yes. In The Hall of Goodness, we pray or leave offering to our Goodness. Selling would disturbed her peace.
person: I understand I will avoid selling in this place.
guard: Would you like to come in and see the centerpiece of the 8 legged Goddess.
person: Certainly it must be a sight to behold, don't mind me if I do.
guard: Yes, this is truly a sight to see. I had so many things in my time in this village and this is the most beautiful thing by far.
person: What village do you hail from?
guard: A small little village near to this kingdom.
person: I see, I came from the far end of the continent.
guard: Fantastic. Many people across the continent come to visit our Goddess.
Summarize the dialogue | person is a travelling merchant seeking to sell his wares. selling is not allowed in the Hall of Goodness. person came from the far end of the continent. |
#Person1#: What can I get for you today?
#Person2#: Could I get a hamburger, please?
#Person1#: Would you like cheese on that?
#Person2#: No, thank you.
#Person1#: Would you like a drink?
#Person2#: Let me have a soda.
#Person1#: What kind of soda would you like?
#Person2#: May I have a Sprite, please?
#Person1#: Sure, no problem.
#Person2#: I would also like a bag of chips.
#Person1#: Will that be all?
#Person2#: That's everything. | #Person2# orders a hamburger, a Sprite and chips from #Person1#. |
Cinna: hey
Cinna: let's go to the theatre!
Katniss: theatre?
Katniss: you mean cinema?
Cinna: no i mean real theatre
Cinna: with real actors
Cinna: and real stage
Katniss: no, thanks | Cinna suggests going to the theatre, but Katniss refuses. |
Morgan: What time do we finish classes tomorrow?
Arlo: 3.45 pm
Elliott: But I've heard the last class has been cancelled, true?
Octavia: True. Arlo, do not misinform people, please.
Arlo: Shit, right, I forgot that the last class is cancelled myself! Sorry!
Morgan: Haha, it's okay. All that matters is that we finish earlier :) | Morgan, Arlo, Elliott and Octavia are finishing classes earlier tomorrow as the last class has been cancelled. |
robber: the tomb must be close by, where is it?
bandit: My magic compass is pointing me towards that old mill.
robber: Who are you? oh are you a fellow pick pocket as well?
bandit: Yeah we're in this together mate. Let's get going! The treasure won't be there for long!
robber: ah yes we need to find the tomb of the mummified king
bandit: Exactly. Let's try to break this door down.
robber: sounds like a plan, ill pull on the right side of it
bandit: Gave pretty easily! But what's that in the middle of the room?
robber: I think that might be the tomb
bandit: How about you touch it first?
robber: ill go for it.. WOAH that was close, i think they have traps here
bandit: Maybe we can use this to spring the other traps.
robber: yes lets try throwing it
bandit: It worked! The treasure is our! I mean...mine!
Summarize the dialogue | The bandit and the robber are going to steal the treasure from the tomb of the mummified king. |
hunter: SHHHHH we are in the forest hunting, boy. You asked me to teach you to hunt. First lesson, don't shout. You will scare away the prey.
servant: My bad, what are we hunting?
hunter: Whatever we can eat. This is illegal for anyone not in the kings huntsman group to be out here so keep quiet and follow my lead. We hunt anything that we can eat, that means deer, rabbits, boar, birds.... anything
servant: You're the boss!
hunter: Now take this and follow me.
servant: Right behind ya
hunter: Did you hear that? I think I heard a low grunt. That usually means a boar. Get the bow ready.
servant: Heck with that, i'm going back to my lord and lady!
hunter: You serve me you idiot! Get back here, he will hear you!
servant: shoot it. boars have tusks.
hunter: You shoot it, that is what you wanted me to teach you.
servant: very well, i like bacon....
Summarize the dialogue | servant is learning to hunt with the huntsman. |
#Person1#: Would you like to come to our party?
#Person2#: I'd like to. But I'm not myself today.
#Person1#: What happened? You look so pale.
#Person2#: It's the end of the world for me.
#Person1#: What makes you say that?
#Person2#: Today, I'm told I failed three courses.
#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. Work harder next term.
#Person2#: B :: I'm such a fool that duplication of effort is only a waste time to me.
#Person1#: Don't lose heart. Everything will be fine.
#Person2#: I hope so. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to a party but #Person2# is sad about failing courses. #Person1# comforts #Person2#. |
Aisha: <file_other>
Aisha: rofl this is the best thing i've read in a long time
Beatrice: Give me a minute
Beatrice: Lol
Beatrice: Avocado anxiety wtf :D
Aisha: yep :D
Aisha: one of the biggest fears of millennials is related to their avocados
Beatrice: First world problems at its best haha
Aisha: yes :D | Aisha and Beatrice have fun reading a text on avocado anxiety. |
Kayle: Are you coming to the pub with us tonight?
Marry: Yes!
Kayle: Great! See you there! :)
Marry: :) | Marry is joining Kayle and others at the pub tonight. |
wolves: Tell me what you are doing here and I will consider it. Are you lost?
person: No, I am not lost. I came over the hill and now through the woods. You see it is to grandmother's house I go.
wolves: I see. And why should we let you pass?
person: Because if you don't, my Uncle Chuck will hunt you, find you, and kill your whole pack.
wolves: Hah! Don't make me laugh! Do you see these marks on the trees? They were made by countless hunters that tried to hunt us down... but I like you, you are courageous
person: My Uncle Chuck actually died 20 years ago. Death just hasn't built up the courage to tell him yet.
wolves: What killed such a courageous man, tell me?
person: He choked on some chorizo.
wolves: Ha ha! Ok little one, we will let you through but do not tell anyone about this. If more humans start coming here we will have to hunt and kill them all.
person: You say you'll let me go but then attack? Liar!
Summarize the dialogue | wolves will let the person pass through the woods to his grandmother's house. |
#Person1#: Come on in. I am so glad you are here. We have been expecting you.
#Person2#: Am I late for the party? Looks everyone is already here. Hope I didn't miss something interesting.
#Person1#: No, you are just on time. We haven't really started yet.
#Person2#: Great, here are some flowers for you. I hope you like them. I was not sure if the color will suit your new apartment.
#Person1#: Thank you, they're beautiful. You can hang your coat over there. Try this new couch, it is so comfortable. You will love it. Want something to drink, tea, coffee, juice or Cola?
#Person2#: Don't bother. I will help myself.
#Person1#: Make yourself at home.
#Person2#: It is such a nice place.
#Person1#: Well, I don't mean to boast but all the designs are done by myself and some colleagues are already trying to copy some of them for their new apartments. Look, they are making photos now of my designed kitchen. | #Person2# comes to #Person1#'s housewarming party and is warmly received by #Person1#. |
chicken: You mean these herbs? You dropped them as you came in!
cooks: Not these herbs, but I'll taking these before you eat them like last time!
chicken: I didn't eat your herbs! Those lousy things make me sick and cause me to miss laying my daily egg. You know I don't like to miss laying my daily egg.
cooks: Then where have my herbs been disappearing too? I haven't seen you lay an egg in a while either.
chicken: Beats me. Maybe if you opened some of these shutters around here you could look around and see if you lost it.
cooks: Well if you don't lay an egg today, I'll have to cook someone instead... if you know what I mean.
chicken: I'll lay an egg, as I do every day when you don't force me to eat herbs! But I think I'll be taking this just in case.
cooks: Why bother, no one seems to appreciate my cooking these days.
Summarize the dialogue | chicken doesn't want to eat the herbs cooks is taking. chicken doesn't want to miss laying her daily egg. chicken doesn't like to open the shutters. chicken will lay an egg today. |
Kate: Guys, the next bus is in 40min, you should really hurry up!
Logan: How do you know?
Kate: I'm inside already, has just talked to the driver
Molly: ok, we're almost there | Logan and Molly need to hurry up, because the next bus is in 40 minutes. |
war officer: We can always find another family to take up your duties, advisor. Lots of farmers around here.
agricultural advisor: But, I am the advisor. I am the head of all agricultural relations around here. You'd be harming yourself if ya did that.
war officer: That's what you think! Do you know how many of your underlings are vying for your position?
agricultural advisor: And do you know how many of them can actually do what I do? Now, don't bring that plan into my land unless you have a plan to take care of my family. Or else you'll be burning a bridge you will need to cross.
war officer: Take this black eye back to your family, and try and think about how you speak to the people who guard your precious land from invaders.
agricultural advisor: Guard my land?! You are trying to develop on it without permission. You ought to be ashamed of yourself! Now get on somewhere!
Summarize the dialogue | agricultural advisor is angry with the war officer for trying to develop his land without permission. |
the king: Har! What a fine day it is for such a king as myself.
mouse: Yeah, I bet
the king: A talking rodent in my chambers, best cover myself!
mouse: Must you act like I'm a monster unworthy of your attention?
the king: The truth can hurt, come hither dog!
mouse: Lots of things can hurt king
the king: Get that vermin dog!
mouse: How did that work out for you? Now I have the shoe and the dog. Would you like to rethink your position?
the king: What have I done!?
mouse: Acted without thinking.
the king: Forgive me powerful magic mouse!
mouse: Forgiveness can be given to those who deserve it
the king: You deserve a reward.
Summarize the dialogue | The king is angry with the mouse. The mouse has the shoe and the dog. The king forgives the mouse. |
Leroy: Hey, mom is asking what time you're coming over.
Shaniqua: around 5. Is that okay?
Leroy: Yeah, I think so. Can you pick up some wine on the wine? I forgot to get it yesterday and we don't have any.
Shaniqua: No prob. I will get a few bottles. If you need anything else, just get back to me before 4.30, ok?
Leroy: Will do. Are you bringing the dogs with you?
Shaniqua: No, I was gonna leave them with my neighbor. She has a yorkie so it's not a problem.
Leroy: Mom is saying you can bring them. There will be some kids so they can play with them.
Shaniqua: I think I'd rather leave them. It's too overwhelming for them, too noisy, they get scared.
Leroy: Ok, up to you. Maybe they need a shock therapy though and spend some time with people.
Shaniqua: Perhaps. Still not gonna do it ;) How's mom?
Leroy: All good. Hasn't mentioned Trump yet so I guess that's good.
Shaniqua: Yeah, I wish she would stop doing that around other people. Nobody wants to listen to her rambling on about him.
Leroy: I think it's funny! At least she doesn't do it in public. So could be worse.
Shaniqua: Yeah, she's like two steps away from it. Just make sure she stays away from politics at least until get I get there. | Shaniqua is coming around 5. She will buy a few bottles of wine. Shaniqua was going to leave the dogs with her neighbor. Leroy finds it funny when mum mentions Trump. |
#Person1#: It's so relaxing, taking a walk in the country. The air is so fresh and clean.
#Person2#: would you like to live in the country? I'm not sure I'd like it.
#Person1#: I can see a lot of advantage and disadvantage. The problem is that, for me, each advantage has its own disadvantage.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: Well, I hate the noise in the city, but I love being around lost of people. The problem is that you can't have lots of people and have peace and quiet. The two just don't go together.
#Person2#: I see what you mean. I love being far away from a city, but I hate being so far away department stores and sports facilities.
#Person1#: People can't have it both ways. If you live in the country, it is often less convenient. If you live in a city, it is noisy, but there's more to do.
#Person2#: I would love to be surrounded by hills and streams. They're so much better to look at than concrete, rows of parked cars and tall buildings.
#Person1#: I would love to hear the birds singing and feel the fresh breeze on my face. When the wind blows in the city, you get dust in your mouth and in your eyes.
#Person2#: The view from the hill is so beautiful and relaxing. There's so sign of pollution. The village looks so peaceful.
#Person1#: Just remember that in that village there's nothing to do. There's not even a pub or restaurant. There's just one small shop with a poor selection of goods.
#Person2#: You're right. I would have to travel to the city at least once a week to go shopping and see friends. I would hate living in the country! | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the advantages and disadvantages of living in the country. Both of them love the tranquility of the country and hate the noise of the city. #Person2# finally thinks #Person2# would hate living in the country because of the inconvenience to shopping and seeing friends. |
Industrial Designer: First I will tell you something about the findings what I discovered about the remote control The working bout it of it then I will have some kind of map and it is the top of the remote control With a little bit of science you I will show that in in a few minutes And then what I will think about it First the findings The remote control is a very difficult thing to to explain to just all of you wh who have not seen a remote control inside there is a lot of plastic on it because its not so expensive And there are a lot of wires which connect the components in it the battery and there are switches and things like that There is a lot of small electronics So it will not be too expensive to build it Only twelve Euro fifty I think we will make it Now And here I have the top of the remote control here is some kind of chip on top of this there are the numbers you have all on your remote control And the teletext button And here is the battery And when you push the button it will will be sent to the chip And the chip will send it to all kind of subcomponents That is what I said it is very difficult And after that it will be sent to the infrared And that will send it to your television That is a short h how it works I think I can make it difficult but we all we all do not get it My preferences ? It is it will not be We should not make it too big also for the cost we should only put one battery on it A longlasting battery also for the cost use only plastic Not other materials Also because of the cost not too much buttons on it We can also make a button with a menu button And then that that you will see it on the TV And on the TV you can switch into the menu That is I think it is easier And the bleep signal y you told us but we can also use it a bleep like something when the batterys empty then there is a bleep Then you will have to change it in a in a week or something And also the bleep when what I told you about when you lost it and you push a button and then you hear bleep bleep and we will find it This is just | There were a lot of small wires connecting the components, the battery and the switches. On the top of the remote control, there was the chip, buttons with numbers and teletext. Industrial Designer suggested that the remote control should be small and contain only one long-lasting battery to cut cost. And a bleep could be added to remind the battery usage. |
a serving wench: Good luck with that plan! You'll never escape this hell.
cleaning person: Long day, would you care for a drink?
a serving wench: I don't mind if I do, but it's coming out of your pay if we get in trouble.
cleaning person: We won't. These two are out of date. But no more after this - none of the actual stock. Moderation is key if you want to save something from a wage as small as mine.
a serving wench: You're way too smart to be stuck here in a kitchen. I can only imagine who you upset to end up here, cleaning boy. Mind if I grab something to eat?
cleaning person: Don't mind me, just make sure that you wash up what you use. All this scrubbing has tired out my joints so I don't want to do any more than I have to.
a serving wench: I'd be willing to help out an old person such as yourself, Where should I start cleaning?
Summarize the dialogue | cleaning person and a serving wench are going to have a drink. |
Courtney: Have any of you been to the lecture about the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?
Liz: unfortunately not.
Tracy: I have.
Courtney: Is there any chance I could copy your notes from it?
Tracy: yeah, sure, but there are also really comprehensive notes that we got form the older class.
Courtney: Really? Where?
Tracy: There was a post with the link on the fb group.
Liz: <file_other>
Courtney: Thank you so much!
Liz: no probs ;)
Tracy: No problem. | Courtney and Liz haven't been to Sapir-Whorf hypothesis lecture, while Tracy has. After Courtney asks for Tracy's notes, Tracy suggests notes from an older class. |
#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm sorry, but I've lost my passbook.
#Person1#: Well. Can you tell me how much you have deposited?
#Person2#: About RMB 12, 000.
#Person1#: Please let me have your name and your savings account number if you remember it.
#Person2#: I'm Bob Brown. But I can't recall my account number.
#Person1#: Don't worry, Mr. Brown. Let me try to check it for you. One moment, please. Yes, I have your account number here. The balance is exactly RMB 12, 000
#Person2#: Thank goodness. It is still there. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: It's my pleasure. Please fill out this lost passbook bill and list the code word you used when you first opened your account.
#Person2#: OK. | Bob lost his passbook and reports the loss to #Person2#. #Person2# checks it and finds Bob's money is still there. |
Freddie: Nanna, are you coming to visit us soon?
Winnie: Oh darling, Nanna has broken her leg, you'll have to visit me instead.
Freddie: I forgott. Well come soon.
Winnie: Good, ask Mummy and Daddy and they will come when they can.
Freddie: Yes love you. Leg better soon?
Winnie: Yes, quite soon. Tell mummy to ring me. Bye darling xxxxx | Winnie has broken her leg and will not visit any time soon. Freddie will ask mummy to call Winnie up. |
Project Manager: Alright Anything about the look of the remote control that you might have ideas about Maybe it could be instead of like a standard rectangular shape it could be something more interesting like Any ideas will do that you have at this point
Marketing: Could be shaped like a conch you know Be like a she willshaped remote
Industrial Designer: Are we going into kind of novelty factors here Like I have seen phones like a
Project Manager: Well if it is a trendy original aspect we are going for I mean you are the designers you c you can decide what kind of direction you want to go in but at this point in the in the first meeting it can be any ideas that we just throw out there
Industrial Designer: I suppose if we are he heading to have it like make a huge profit out of this it needs to be quite a universally accepted thing Like a novelty thing might only sell a few things rather than like a general kind of more acceptable But we do not want to go towards boring because that would not sell either
Project Manager: And the key issue here is is being trendy and original that does not necessarily mean it needs to be outrageous | The idea of giving the remote a novel shape instead of the standard rectangular was first raised by Project Manager. Marketing proposed a possible shell shape for the remote. Industrial checked whether they were going into novelty factors because the remote still had to be universally acceptable if they wanted it to sell. Yet it couldn't be too boring, so it would be key for the team to figure out a way for the remote to be trendy and original, but at the same time not too outrageous. |
footman: What delicious smells emanate from the kitchen!
cooks: yes, I plant to serve my famous lamb and potatoes should make for a wonderful meal
footman: Could I try just the tiniest morsel?
cooks: here try a sip from the spoon
footman: Divine! You are truly blessed with talent.
cooks: thank you so what brings you here hopefully not a early dinner hahaha
footman: Well on a short break from serving the prince, I've had little time to explore since starting this job.
cooks: I see and how is the prince these days
footman: Oh, very well! The arrow wound is healing quite nicely.
cooks: Thats good and do you enjoy your work
footman: Fine enough I suppose, but you must really love yours!
cooks: well cooking has been my passion for all my life
footman: Well, it certainly seems to have paid off!
Summarize the dialogue | cooks is cooking lamb and potatoes. The footman is on a short break from serving the prince. |
Snow: <file_video>
Ellie: ooo darling is that your new bfriend?
Henrietta: yeah you wish. whos that really?
Melinda: i want to know i want to know
Snow: told ya to come to the gym last nite
Solstice: i wanted to but ... so????
Snow: the new team leader. Clare's expecting so he took over
Ellie: oh my. hope he's not gay
Henrietta: doesnt seem to be. Snow?
Snow: u never know. but rather not. hes superhandsome anyway
Solstice: so we see. where's he from?
Snow: dunno. we didn't talk or anything
Henrietta: so basically u know nothing
Snow: sorry luv. just wanted to share his hotness
Ellie: they should show him first and put on adverts
Snow: so you think of coming over
Ellie: why not. never rule me out :)
Snow: yeah, but the next class is all booked up so the earliest is Saturday
Henrietta: hey girls why dont we all sign up and have fun there
Snow: sounds cool. sign up thursday 5 pm
Henrietta: yeah, let's do it girls!
Ellie: i'm in. Mel?
Melinda: ill tell you 2moro ok?
Snow: ok cool | There is a new team leader replacing Clare. They find him attractive so Ellie and Henrietta are going to sign up for the gym on Saturday. Melinda will let them know tomorrow if she also decides to join. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, sir?
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: I'm afraid you can't smoke here.
#Person2#: Why not?
#Person1#: Can't you see the notes here?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I can't. What does the note say.
#Person1#: It says'No smoking'.
#Person2#: Sorry, I'm very near sighted. | #Person1# tells #Person2# not to smoke here. |
#Person1#: How's it going?
#Person2#: I'm doing well. How about you?
#Person1#: Never better, thanks.
#Person2#: So how have you been lately?
#Person1#: I've actually been pretty good. You?
#Person2#: I'm actually in school right now.
#Person1#: Which school do you attend?
#Person2#: I'm attending PCC right now.
#Person1#: Are you enjoying it there?
#Person2#: It's not bad. There are a lot of people there.
#Person1#: Good luck with that.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s attending PCC right now. #Person1# wishes #Person2# good luck. |
Barbara: I'm home already, you can come over
Sean: May I bring the dog?
Zac: I'm on my way
Barbara: sure you can, Sean
Barbara: do you want to stay overnight?
Sean: great!
Sean: I thought about it
Barbara: nice! | Barbara, Sean and Zac are meeting at Barbara's place tonight. Sean will bring the dog. Sean and Zac will stay overnight. |
predator: Sorry, I thought you had more. It's just a worm besides I haven't ate in 3 days. Maybe if you help me find dinner I'll get you more worms than you can eat.
turtles: Well, since you are not eating me, I will tell you the tastiest morsels are by the tree.
predator: By the tree hmm.. how many come around at night Turtle?
turtles: Human lovers come to sit by the tree. They are oblivious to such as us.
predator: I think you might be on to something Turtle. How many worms are you looking for?
turtles: Four can be a dinner for me.
predator: I'm going to tell you a secret then, If you go down by the water where the soil is softer you will find more there. Big ones too.
turtles: Thank you. I love this place. It has been my home since birth.
predator: Even though I come on as closed off.. I really like this place too. It's peaceful sometimes until the humans come around and cause so much noise.
Summarize the dialogue | predator hasn't eaten in 3 days. Turtles tells him where to find the best worms. Predator will get more worms for turtles. |
Hanna: I'm tired of sunbathing ;)
Anna: Don't get too tired LOL
Hanna: I had a massage and a jacuzzi bath
Hanna: Can't talk. Having dinner now
Anna: I called you by accident
Hanna: J called and said he's pissed when looking at my photos
Hanna: I'm sooo tired of him | Anna called Hanna by accident. Hanna is tired of J. |
#Person1#: Good morning, ma'am. Are you being helped?
#Person2#: No, I'm not. I'm here to look for a winter coat.
#Person1#: I can certainly help you with that. How about this one? It's made of very high quality wool.
#Person2#: It's nice, but I actually need something warmer. This would work if I were staying here in Los Angeles, but it's too light for a Chicago winter.
#Person1#: Ah, you need a very heavy coat then. Please follow me. look at this one. It is our warmest coat and it is also fashionable and very comfortable.
#Person2#: Would it be possible to get a discount on it?
#Person1#: Maybe we can give you a 5% discount.
#Person2#: OK. I'll take it.
#Person1#: Can I interest you in some gloves? There are 10% off now.
#Person2#: No, thanks. I used to live in Connecticut, so I already have some. | #Person2# wants to buy a winter coat and purchases one at discount with #Person1#'s assistance. |
knight: What bring you here today?
visitor: I have come with important news for the king!!
Summarize the dialogue | Knight has come to the king with important news. |
Will: Heard that you're going to New York next week!
Kim: Yes, I'm already packed :)
Will: Awesome!!
Will: Buy me something in NYC
Kim: No problem :) | Kim is going to New York next week. |
#Person1#: Hello, Could you please connect me to Mr. Cook's office? It is on Line Three.
#Person2#: I'm afraid you've got the wrong extension number.
#Person1#: Oh. Then I don't know what his number is. Can you check it for me?
#Person2#: OK. Hold on, please.
#Person1#: OK. Thank you.
#Person2#: Mr. Cook is on Line Six. I'll put you through.
#Person1#: Thank you. You helped me a lot.
#Person2#: You are welcome. | #Person2# helps #Person1# to connect to Mr. Cook who is on Line Six. |
Deirdre: Hi love, how's things!
Sharon: Madness! Work is crazy and my co-workers are complete numpties!
Deirdre: No change there then?
Sharon: How was Portugal this time?
Deirdre: Not too great, actually! Just finished my email to Vivaldi head office.
Sharon: Why, what happened? You usually have a great time.
Deirdre: Well, we do, but the complex has been taken over by new management and they are a bunch of lazy twats, not to put too fine a point on it!
Sharon: Oh my God, what did they do?
Deirdre: How long have you got! First, we booked in and they'd given away the only ground floor apartment available to someone else, so I was cross to begin with. I was watching little Ben like a hawk around that balcony. I did specify ground floor only when we booked too!
Sharon: How irritating!
Deirdre: Exactly! Well, next day, we all decided to go in the pool, James and Ben went in the toddler pool and I took Rosie and Megan in the big one with me as they can swim pretty well. Next thing we know, we have to get out as our eyes are streaming and Ben has grabbed a large floating toddler poo from his pool and is playing with it!
Sharon: That's vile, was it chemicals in the pool that did it?
Deirdre: Yep, far too much chlorine, awful. We could hardly see for a couple of hours and both pools were evacuated immediately, of course! So not a great first day!
Sharon: You poor things, did everything improve at all later?
Deirdre: Not really! They did have some great entertainment at night, to be fair, but every other night, they seemed to carry on playing music until 2 or 3 am AND we were right over the bar and restaurant. Awful! We did complain, but nothing was done about it.
Sharon: How was the food?
Deirdre: Nice actually, most of the time, but there was so little of it, we were still hungry. The girls being 12 are growing like weeds and need decent amounts. I thought half board would be good, but we had to buy snacks quite a lot of the time to fill the gaps!
Sharon: That Vivaldi lot really are shit! The tv adverts make them sound really high end.
Deirdre: Well, we're obviously asking for compensation, especially because of the chlorine incident. A lot of people are furious, you should see the comments on Trip Advisor!
Sharon: Gosh, I hope you manage to sort it, what a pain!
Deirdre: Yes, we are certainly not going to that place again. Luckily, the timeshares in the UK have all been fab. Anyway, see you next week, Sharon! Cut and blow dry, Tues. at 6pm, wasn't it?
Sharon: Yes, my love. Good luck with your complaint, Bye! | Deirdre has just returned from family vacation in Portugal. It was bad, they got the wrong apartment, the food was scarce, the pool water was dirty and had too much chlorine in it. She's going to ask for compensation from Vivaldi. She and Sharon are going to meet on Tuesday at 6 pm. |
merchant: What a great day for more money.
wife: Oh my. That is some thick dust!
merchant: Indeed, it is very old.
wife: This room is going to take a while to clean. You might want to come back later.
merchant: It is fine I can set my booth up here.
wife: With all the foot traffic?
merchant: Yes it should be ok.
wife: It doesn't appear that anyone ever comes up here!
merchant: Well they will when they know I am here.
wife: I have my doubts but I'll just go about my cleaning.
merchant: Yea sounds like a good idea.
wife: What is that supposed to mean?
merchant: I am saying we should both do our jobs.
wife: Don't take that tone with me.
Summarize the dialogue | merchant will set up his booth in the room where wife is cleaning. |
king: We need to get a move on then, Will you tell the others and get them rounded up?
officer: yes of course, but first, who should we be sending through once we breach? Dave the spy isn't exactly small enough to fit in the tunnels and Gav is off in Turkey getting his tan on
king: Hmm I'm not sure. Should we wait even longer until Gav gets back?
officer: Sounds like a plan, you wanna go clubbing tonight? It's pres at mine
king: I'm not sure if I'm up for it, all the pressure of this master plan is getting to my head.
officer: true true, well if it's alright with you m'lord, i'm gunna get shitfaced drunk
king: I am perfectly fine with that, have fun
officer: now if only i could leave this invisible force that is forcing me to keep talking to you
Summarize the dialogue | Officer will round up the others and get them rounded up. Dave the spy is too big to fit in the tunnels. Gav is in Turkey. Officer will go clubbing tonight. |
cow: It is beautiful here. Tell me what are your names?
calf: I am a small cow, I have no name.
cow: No one named you? That is sad. Well I am happy to meet you cow. I don;t see much of my kind often.
calf: Yes it is a nice day here tho.
cow: It is, do you know those two cows over there? I have never seen all black cows before.
calf: I do not, I am here by myself.
cow: Were you born on this farm?
calf: Yes but I do not come to this area much.
cow: Why is that?
calf: I never wanted to before. Seemed like fun tho.
cow: I like it here a lot
calf: Same it is super nice here.
cow: Do you plan on heading out before night fall?
calf: I do not know, I will stay for now though.
Summarize the dialogue | calf is a small cow. He was born on the farm but he does not come to this area much. He will stay for now. |
Johnson: Sorry I couldn't pick up, I was driving. Did you need something?
Rick: Just wanted to ask if you were home, got nothing to do..
Johnson: Ahahha Just came to the supermarket to get some stuff and will be home in about 30 minutes.
Rick: Can I stop by?
Johnson: Sure bro! Show up in about 40 minutes ok?
Rick: Cool, cya in a bit! | Rick will drop by at Johnson's in 40 minutes. |
no one: Perhaps you can get in his favor by performing well at your job, rather than slacking off chatting to someone who is no one.
man: It gets quite lonely on this mesa, with only sheep to talk to. Talking to anyone, even a no one, is better than no conversation at all. But, you're right, I must get back to work!
no one: Don't feel bad. Everyone needs someone some time. Even a no one.
man: Here, take these fish that I have just caught down by the river. They will make a great dinner for you tonight, in repayment of your kindness and conversation today. No one's need to eat too!
no one: Thank you for your kindness. I'll watch the area for more scorpions for you.
man: These scorpions are such a bother! I have to sleep with one eye open, watching for those stinging creatures. If you see one, kill it on sight.
Summarize the dialogue | man is chatting with no one instead of doing his job. He will give no one fish for dinner in return. |
guard: You mean to call me rotund? Be gone with you old witch!
high sorceress: YOU KNOW NOT WHAT POWERS YOU STIR, MORTAL! I AM NO CONJURER OF CHEAP TRICKS!!
guard: I will slay you like the crazy lady that you are wench!
high sorceress: The Queen will hear of this offense, I assure you! I shall turn this sword of yours into wood and flowers, since that is apparently all you are suited to wield.
guard: I will have that back thank you very much. You may report this to the Queen, but I shall inform the King of your mad antics. I'll have my sword back now thankyouverymuch. Be off with yo!
high sorceress: Hrmp! Well, we shall see about that. The Queen is... very persuasive when it comes to the King. I've seen to that. But by all means, complain!
guard: Be careful there sorceress, you may get more than you bargain for from the Queen. She's quite the Cuckoo clock.
Summarize the dialogue | guard is upset with the sorceress. Guard will inform the king about the sorceress's actions. |
guard: Oh princess, please don't cry. I meant no slight. I'm sure everyone thinks the grass is greener sometimes
princess: Thankyou... you have a kind heart. I appreciate a friendly ear. Is there anything I can do for you? Put in a good word to the kind to expand the barracks, perhaps?
guard: Oh princess, that would be amazing. Nothing fancy, maybe a small storage shed behind the barracks. A small place to escape the people, and smells, of living with that many people
princess: Of course. I shall do my best. Nothing a little hug and kiss from a daddy's girl can't do... it's not manipulative if it benefits the people, right?
guard: Indeed. Thank you so much princess. I hope the rest of your day gets better now
princess: It is already better thanks to your kindness. I shall not forget what you've done for me. Perhaps we shall meet again one day in less sad circumstances.
Summarize the dialogue | Princess comforts a guard who is upset. She will try to get a small storage shed for the barracks. |
Dave: Hi, man. What you doing?
Eric: Nothing much. You?
Dave: Staying home, bored to the bone.
Eric: So there is two of us.
Dave: Maybe we'll go somewhere.
Eric: Like where?
Dave: I don't know. The movies?
Eric: Sounds better than staying home.
Dave: Yeah. I hear there is this crazy European movie.
Dave: It's called The Man that Jack Built.
Eric: Never heard of it.
Dave: Brand new, man. Just been released.
Eric: I don't know. It's European, right?
Dave: Yea. The director is Danish or something.
Eric: European movies tend to be boring.
Dave: No this one, from what I hear.
Eric: Really. The director is a Dane, so is it about Vikings?
Dave: Not at all man.
Eric: So what's it about?
Dave: This fancy serial killer. They say blood practically flows from the screen.
Eric: No kidding.
Dave: Yea. You wanna check it out?
Eric: Sure. Why not. You gonna pick me up?
Dave: Will do. Six pm?
Eric: Six it is then. See ya. | Dave is going to pick up Eric at 6 pm. They're going to see a new European movie called The Man that Jack Built. |
Elias: i wish you could be a dude AND sensitive at the same time lol
Jon: lol who says you can't?
Elias: yesterday i went out to the movies with some friends
Elias: the movie was a dramedy, have you heard of that term?
Jon: yes, it's like a funny drama
Elias: exactly!!
Elias: anyway, it was good, it was really good
Elias: but then the main character dies
Jon: thanks for ruining it for me!!!!!!!!!
Jon: lol
Elias: shut up, you'll never see it anyway, you hate movies
Elias: back to the story
Elias: i couldn't help myself and i started to crey
Elias: streams of tears out of my face
Jon: HAHAHAHAHA poor baby!!!
Elias: my friends have not stopped making fun of me since yesterday | Elias was at the cinema to see a funny drama. Elias spoiled the plot for Jon. Elias cried a lot watching the film. Elias is being laughed at by his friends.
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Rob: Hi bruv, family ok?
Steve: Yeah, we are! We got here about 3ish, just chilling out, watching TV, will go for a walk later.
Rob: You all fancy pizza for tonight?
Steve: Hmm, not sure, I'll ask everyone.
Rob: OK.
Steve: Well, Mum would like fish and chips, Karen wants a Chinese meal and me and the kids are fine with pizza.
Rob: OK, that's awkward! Can you persuade Mum or Karen to change their mind, I really don't want to go to 3 places!
Steve: Just asked, Karen says pizza is far too carby and thinks Chinese is better in that respect, Mum doesn't like pizza much but could stand some Chinese food.
Rob: We have a very difficult family! Ok, I'll stop at the 2 places. Right, what about orders?
Steve: Right, me and Danny like pepperoni, Suki wants a chicken and bbq sauce pizza, Mum wants lemon chicken and special fried rice, Karen wants chicken with mushrooms, spicy veg and plain rice.
Rob: OK, sounds clear enough. Now, what time do you want to eat?
Steve: About 6/6.30?
Rob: Right, I'll ring and go get it at 5.45ish. Oh, just remembered, the pizza place delivers so I only have to visit the Chinese place! Got any wine or other drinks?
Steve: Umm, no, actually. Could you get a couple of bottles of white wine and some sugar free squash or pop for the kids?
Rob: Well, that means I still have to go to 2 places! Can't you or Karen go?
Steve: Oh, well, we've already had a couple of beers each, it is the Christmas hols, you know!🎄😁
Rob: I suppose I have to stop and get the drinks too, then 😒. Some bloody relaxing holiday for me!
Steve: Don't be arsey, you only see us all a few times a year! Look, how about you and me popping down the pub tomorrow?
Rob: Maybe, but you can pay your rounds this time!
Steve: Well, I had no cash on me at Easter! Only a one-off!
Rob: It'd better be! Make sure you go to the cash point before we go out tomorrow! Oh, and I will want you or Karen to pay your share of the take away this time!!!!
Steve: Don't get stressed, bro! See you this evening, bye! | Steve got there with family about 3. Rob will stop at 2 places to get food for the family. They want to eat about 6-6.30. They want Rob to bring pizza and Chinese food. Rob and Steve will go to a pub tomorrow. |
#Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I would like to have a roll developed.
#Person1#: When do you need them, sir?
#Person2#: How about tomorrow morning?
#Person1#: No problem. Do you want 3 x 5 or 4 x 6?
#Person2#: The 4 x6 will be OK. Thanks.
#Person1#: And do you want the glossy or matted finish?
#Person2#: I prefer glossy. How much?
#Person1#: You pay when you pick them up. I don't need a deposit for just one roll of film.
#Person2#: Thanks! | #Person1# helps #Person2# have a roll developed and asks #Person2# to pay when #Person2# picks up. |
#Person1#: I want to go to china for sight-seeing. What do you think of it, Mum?
#Person2#: Why not? China is a wonderful country.
#Person1#: Will you go with me, too?
#Person2#: No, I'm afraid not now. I'm too busy. | #Person1# wants to travel to China, but #Person1#'s mother is not available. |
Blake: u can take the iron from my room
Neeley: you done?
Blake: yea..
Neeley: ok | Blake is finished so Neeley can take the iron from his room. |
fish: hello..how are you
person: Wow, a talking fish! How did you come to have human language?
fish: A young boy taught me how to talk
person: He must have been a good teacher, or a good student!
fish: He was really nice..until he died
person: That is so sad! How did it happen?
fish: He drowned in this same pond
person: How long ago? Does his Family know?
fish: Yea, They came to rescue him but it was too late
person: How do you spend your time now?
fish: I just swim here and play with the frogs
person: A peace full life, I'm sure. I am looking for the way to Halvsenburg. Do you know the way?
fish: I live in the water..I dont know the exact way, but am sure you will follow the left path
person: Would you like me to transfer you to that pond over there before I go, for a change of scenery?
Summarize the dialogue | fish was taught to talk by a young boy who drowned in the same pond. Now the fish lives in the water and plays with the frogs. The person is looking for the way to Halvsenburg. The fish will be transferred to the pond over there before the person |
enemy king: I'm good. How would you like to come live in my kingdom? We don't force our children to work. We let them grow up and play
small child cleaning boat: Really? That sounds amazing!
enemy king: Absolutely. Everything is shiny and new because we take care of things. The king here doesn't know what he's doing.
small child cleaning boat: Do you have ice cream?
enemy king: All the ice cream you could ever imagine. In fact I'm looking an heir and you seem like you might be the perfect kid for it.
small child cleaning boat: Really? You seem like the nicest king ever!
enemy king: Yeah and once you're old enough you can come back here and lead our army to victory.
small child cleaning boat: Lead the army to victory, Sir?
enemy king: Eventually I am going to rule this kingdom to but I"d like to wait and have it be when you can lead us to victory
small child cleaning boat: But why do you want to take over this kingdom if it's bad, Your Majesty?
Summarize the dialogue | enemy king invites small child cleaning boat to his kingdom. He offers ice cream and a place to live. The king wants to rule this kingdom. |
#Person1#: Can you tell me the best way to look for an apartment?
#Person2#: The local newspaper has ads for housing.
#Person1#: Is there any way to find a roommate to share an apartment with?
#Person2#: Sometimes you can post an advertisement saying that you need a roommate.
#Person1#: What do landlords charge for rent?
#Person2#: Would you like an apartment for just yourself, or do you need it for two people?
#Person1#: There are two of us, but we only need a one-bedroom apartment.
#Person2#: You should be able to easily find that for twelve hundred dollars a month.
#Person1#: I really would appreciate it if you could come look at apartments with me.
#Person2#: Sure, I ' ll go look at apartments with you anytime you want. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# post an advertisement in the local newspaper and promises to look at apartments with #Person1#. |
Carrie: Can you take my car to get gas and a wash? I'll give you my card.
Dave: Sure, I'm free at the moment.
Carrie: Thanks. Just haven't had a minute to spare!
Dave: It's okay. You'd do it for me. That's what buds are for!
Carrie: Yes! Thanks!
Dave: I'll pick up some lunch while I'm out. Burgers?
Carrie: Salad please. I need to lose a few and I can't get to the gym these days!
Dave: Girl, you're burning the candle at both ends! Take some time for yourself!
Carrie: I will when this project is over. I have a few days off coming to me!
Dave: I would guess so. Working constantly and skipping lunch. Coming in early, staying late even on weekends.
Carrie: I'm getting burnt out for sure.
Dave: If they thanked you it would be different.
Carrie: I know... that won't happen. It's expected!
Dave: Yes and if you keep doing it, they'll keep expecting it!
Carrie: What am I supposed to do? Quit?
Dave: No, but maybe ease up on the hours.
Carrie: I'll try... | Dave will take care of Carrie's car and bring them lunch. Dave wants Carrie to ease up on her working hour. |
#Person1#: What did you do last weekend, Bob? Stayed at home again?
#Person2#: No, I visited a friend, then I went to a dance party.
#Person1#: Did you enjoy the dance?
#Person2#: No, I didn't. There were too many people. And what about you and?
#Person1#: I watch TV on Saturday morning and went shopping in the afternoon. I played tennis on Sunday.
#Person2#: Ah, did you win?
#Person1#: Yes, I did.
#Person2#: Great. Can I have a game with you sometime this weekend?
#Person1#: Sure. | Bob and #Person1# talk about the last weekend and decide to play a game together this weekend. |
fish: How are you
villager: Ahhh! A talking fish! Wow! Am I drunk?
fish: do you need help getting home
villager: Oh, no, I'm just fine. I live in the village here. I'm just stealing a little break from my master, and the backbreaking work. So many long hours, and no pay. One needs to take a little breather every now and then, right?
Summarize the dialogue | fish is talking to a villager. The villager lives in the village and is fine. He is taking a break from his master's backbreaking work. |
Alexander: Does anyone of you know a good product designer?.. I mean physical products..
Ken: if i can think of one I'll let you know
Cindy: Actually, my friend is one, check out his website <file_link> | Alexander is looking for a good product designer. Cindy's friend is a product designer. Cindy sends Alexander a link to his website. |
John: We're leaving for the party now, are you ready?
Peter: sure
Maria: almost, when will you be here?
John: I'll pick up Peter first, so I need about 15-20m min to get to your place
Maria: ok, that's perfect
John: Maybe we should get some wine and flowers for Anne
John: that would be nice
Maria: we can get them together
John: ok! | John is leaving for Anna's party. He'll pick up Peter and then after 15-20 minutes Maria. They will get some flowers and wine. |
#Person1#: United Development Company. May I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to speak to Mr. Hailer, please.
#Person1#: Who shall I say is calling, please?
#Person2#: This is Mr. Dewey from the IM Company.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, Mr. Dewey, but Mr. Halley is not in at the moment.
#Person2#: When will he come in, do you know?
#Person1#: I suppose he won't be in until 12: 00.
#Person2#: May I leave a message?
#Person1#: Certainly.
#Person2#: Please ask him to give me a call as soon as he returns. He has my number.
#Person1#: Very well, Mr. Dewey, I'll do that.
#Person2#: Thank you. Bye-bye. | Mr. Dewey phones for Mr. Hailer but is told by #Person1# that Mr. Hailer isn't available. Then, Mr. Dewey leaves a message. |
Marsha: I mean... what was she thinking?
Neal: yea... acted like a bitch
Oliver: she's untouchable tho
Marsha: it's a pity, she should be fired
Neal: agree | Marsha, Neal and Oliver are gossiping about their colleague. Marsha and Neal believe she should be fired. |
#Person1#: I want to send this package by first-class mail.
#Person2#: Do you want it insured?
#Person1#: Yes, for 50 dollars, please. I'd also like some stamps--a book of 22 and three airmail.
#Person2#: You'll have to get those at the stamp window over there, next to general delivery.
#Person1#: Can I get money orders there, too?
#Person2#: No, that's to the left, three windows down the hall. | #Person1# is sending a package with the help of #Person2#. |
beaver: I see they left a broken fishing pole. maybe we can use it to set off the traps so no one gets hurt.
turtle: You should work on the traps and I will catch any hunters with my weapon..which is my teeth
beaver: Careful though, they might catch you since you're rather slow. You should hide in the bushes.
turtle: I will do my best to hide and then come snapping out when they try and cross the moat. I promise you I will protect this castle
beaver: I shall defend you with this pole, should they come anywhere near us!
turtle: Thank you so much! You are a true friend
beaver: Why of course. But you must repay in my kind with food!
turtle: Anything I can catch in my lake you may have
beaver: You are the best turtle. It think its time for my daily swim.
turtle: My food I can catch I will give to you. I hope you will be satisfied with that.
beaver: I am only satisfied with fresh salmon! I hope thats what you find.
Summarize the dialogue | beaver and turtle are going to set traps to protect the castle. |
her maid: Fa la la la la,LA la la LA
guest: It is a tad chilly in here.
her maid: I shall light a fire for you at once, if it please thee.
guest: Thank you kindly maid, sometimes I just get a chill.
her maid: How long will you be staying, if it's not too bold to ask?
guest: I believe it will be about two weeks.
her maid: Well my main duty is to care for the wee young Princess. But I will do what I can to make your stay comfortable.
guest: It is very much appreciated, the effort does not go without notice.
her maid: Do you like the goat's skin?
guest: It does seem quite appealing. It is a bit different, I have never seen one used as such before.
her maid: Oh, all us commoners sit on goat hid rugs around these parts
guest: I see so it is a regional thing?
her maid: Where are you from?
guest: A region off to the east, are you originally from these parts?
Summarize the dialogue | guest is staying for two weeks. Her maid will light a fire for him. |
peasant: You say you can help? What job do you think you may have for me?
knight: We must find some water for the horse.
peasant: This way! there is a creek about a mile in this direction!
knight: Thank you peasant. The royal family will appreciate this.
peasant: So what brings you to the fields sir knight? Are you practicing?
knight: I am here to secure a horse for riding to protect the royal family. It is what my family has always done.
peasant: Oh, I see. There are several horses to choose from if you come on the right day. I walk through these beautiful fields a lot. It makes me forget how hungry i am.
knight: I am of noble blood so I am now duty bound to help you. Before the days end, I will make sure you have food for you and your family.
peasant: I just knew today was going to be a good day. My family will be so grateful to you sir knight.
Summarize the dialogue | knight is in the fields to secure a horse for riding to protect the royal family. peasant will help him find water for the horse. |
Theo: guess what
Theo: I met Brian Richardson on the street
Ella: omg, how is he?
Ella: I remember that in high school everyone made fun of him
Theo: he was really fat then
Elle: and he didn't like to be in the spotlight
Theo: well he changed, I assure you!
Theo: <file_photo>
Elle: Is that him?! He's so handsome! :D
Theo: and he's a nice guy too, we had a lovely chat
Elle: <file_gif> | Theo met Brian Richardson. Brian grew up to be handsome. He is also a pleasant man now. |
cat: I think that sounds like a splendid idea. Here. I caught this earlier today.
dog: What a prize you have caught. But I am full from my meal earlier. You can finish it yourself.
cat: Thank you. I will wait until we come back from the fields. Do you think the blacksmith will notice we're gone?
dog: I think that the blacksmith has far too much work to notice us being gone for a little time.
cat: Ok. Would you like to leave now?
dog: Let us head out before those children come our way and want to slobber and put their dirty sticky fingers all over us.
cat: Ewww! Yes. Let's go. Shall we go to the field in the east or the west?
dog: Head towards the west and we can be sure to be back here before the sun sets.
cat: Ok, last one to the fields has fleas!
dog: Hahaha... I'm there before you! See if you can catch up!
cat: Look! I caught more birds.
Summarize the dialogue | cat and dog are going to the fields. They will be back before the sun sets. |
Xander: do u remember this game?
Xander: the one with the goblins or sth like that
Lucy: ???
Xander: u know, the funny one
Xander: what was the name?
Lucy: u mean Kragmortha?
Xander: yes! thx :D | Xander forgot the name of a game. Lucy told him that the game was called Kragmortha. |
#Person1#: We came too early. There're still three hours before the performance starts.
#Person2#: I know. Sorry, I shouldn't have rushed you, but I just couldn't stay at home and wait.
#Person1#: Never mind. What about taking a look around the theater?
#Person2#: Why not? I'd love to do that.
#Person1#: Here we go. There is a museum of the Beijing Opera art.
#Person2#: Wow. Look at this. So delicate and beautiful. Did ancient Chinese people really wear them?
#Person1#: Not really. They are just opera costumes. Do you like the embroidery?
#Person2#: I surely do. They must have had advanced machine in ancient China to do that.
#Person1#: No, no, no. They are all handmade, girl. You know, the ancient Chinese women were supposed to be good at needlework.
#Person2#: Unbelievable! I could never do that. | #Person1# and #Person2# come to the performance too early so they take a look around and go to the museum of the Beijing Opera art. #Person1# introduces embroidery to #Person2#. |
Paula: Bring some booze
Jenny: I won't drink
Jim: I'll buy wine
Paula: as you wish | Jenny won't drink. Jim will buy wine. |
preacher: I just like to tell people to do one thing, while I do another. It's refreshing to finally admit that.
historian: So you don't believe in what you are preaching?
preacher: Of course not. What fool would? Besides my congregation, that is!
historian: Your honesty is refreshing. The truth will set you free.
preacher: Do you believe in Hell? What does history tell you about that?
historian: Religions and notions of eternal damnation are often used and abused by those in power to maintain and expand their power. However many preachers like you have suffered and died for their faith. It really is a mixed bag as far as history goes. I look forward to writing an interesting history of you...
preacher: You may never write what you have heard from me here today!
historian: I may write whatever I so choose. I choose to write the truth insofar as I can determine it. Your admission of disbelief in your own doctrine is worthy of print. I am sure your tithe paying congregation will enjoy the read
preacher: Not today, my friend.
Summarize the dialogue | preacher doesn't believe in what he preaches. Historian will write an interesting history of him. |
goblin: are you not from here, then? I was hoping to find where last a nugget of silver was found in these mines.
rat: i am not but i like to roam
goblin: Well, ye be good at scurrying in and out of the wee spaces, I see.
rat: yes i cna help if needed
goblin: Listen closely - do ye not hear that humming from within the deep mine? I be thinking there yet be silver being found!!
rat: ill go check it out
goblin: and I'll be close behind ye, workin' with this pick! Think of all the cheese that silver could be abuyin'
rat: here ill scoot into this space
goblin: and I'll shore up the tunnel behind ye. Be wary now; much be rotten about here!
rat: yes it could be dangerous
goblin: aye, but it makes the spoils all that much sweeter, eh rat?
Summarize the dialogue | Rat and Goblin are going to search for silver in the mines. |
#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I need some stamps for this letter.
#Person1#: What kind of stamps do you want?
#Person2#: How much do I need for this letter?
#Person1#: I must weigh it first. Err... It's five grams over weigh, Do you want to send it as an ordinary or registered letter?
#Person2#: I want it registered. How much is it then?
#Person1#: Registration plus overnight... err... seven dollars in all.
#Person2#: Here's a 10 - dollar bill.
#Person1#: Now, your receipt, and the change.
#Person2#: Thanks. Good-bye. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to buy stamps for #Person2#'s letter. |
#Person1#: Do you think we should travel by bus or by train?
#Person2#: It's a difficult choice.The train is a little faster, but much more expensive.
#Person1#: We could face delays if we travel by bus, thanks to traffic jams.
#Person2#: Buses are more cramps and you can't walk around.
#Person1#: That's true.But I feel that I see more when I travel by bus.
#Person2#: Really? I think you see more traveling by train.
#Person1#: So which form of transport do you prefer to use?
#Person2#: I prefer going by train, even though it costs more.
#Person1#: Ok, then we'll go by train. I'm sure we'll have a good journey.Shall we go to the station and buy the tickets?
#Person2#: The trains aren't usually full.We can get them on the day we travel.We should buy return tickets, because they are much cheaper than getting 2 singles.
#Person1#: We should take a packed lunch on the journey.The food they sell on the trains is always expensive. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about whether to travel by bus or by train. They finally choose to go by train as it is more convenient and arrives on time though it costs more. |
guard: You sure are shady looking, aren't you?
criminal: Why, what would make you say such a thing?
guard: I saw you eyeing my coin purse.
criminal: Coin purse, oh I didn't realize you had one.
guard: Are you saying I'm too poor to own a coin purse? Is that what you're saying?
criminal: Oh I said no such thing, I just meant I did not take notice of it. Perhaps you are just a bit jumpy.
guard: I'm a guard. I'm around criminals all day. Of course I'm jumpy.
criminal: You could consider relaxing, I mean is life so bad?
guard: It's just the weight of all that armor. It wears on you.
criminal: That's why I like to travel light, simply pilfering things is so much easier.
guard: Careful. Remember, I'm a guard. And were in front of a jail.
criminal: You don't seem the type to expend unnecessary energy.
guard: Why do you say that/
Summarize the dialogue | criminal is shady looking. Guard saw him eyeing his coin purse. Criminal didn't realize guard had one. Guard is a guard and is around criminals all day. |
Ula: Guess what!!!
Yee: You aced the Econ exam 🤓
Ula: Better!!
Ula: Im on the deans roll!!
Yee: WOW!!! Congrats
Ula: thx dear | Ula is on the dean's roll. |
the mayor: My quest for power, wouldn't let me be afraid of things like this
witch: Hmm, I see. Yes...I did gather the materials as requested. It is easy to get the weak ones in this realm to follow my will.
the mayor: Shall we been the sacrifice then, i told my wife i would be back before midnight
witch: Ha! You think for a moment that you can rush this process? I am the most powerful, mayor. Even more powerful than you. We will begin shortly but not until I have decided.
the mayor: As you please, witch. Over here you're in control
witch: Exactly. Please turn to the proper page for the ritual so we can begin shortly. I will then explain how the ritual works if you can be trusted.
the mayor: And what page is that, i seem to forget things alot nowadays
witch: It is the second page from the very center. An important part of this book. A forgetful mayor? How are you able to keep this realm in line? That is why all has gone to ruin.
the mayor: ok , i'll get started
Summarize the dialogue | Witch did gather the materials as requested. The mayor will begin the sacrifice shortly. |
guard: what exactly are you? why are you ehre
gobber: I am here to find food, and I am a Gobber.
guard: what is a gobber my good sir
gobber: We are bog and swamp creatures and we all eat mostly insects.
guard: ahh i see well i mean no harm
gobber: Are you sure? We are usually hunted down on sight...
guard: i have no need for such debauchery
gobber: That's a relief, I thought I was gonna have to fight for my life
guard: no do not worry i am simply patrolling
gobber: Okay, I will try to leave and avoid other people then. Don't speak a word about me to the others nearby
guard: do not worry i will not bother
gobber: It is much appreciated, you seem different than the other barbarous humans.
guard: yes i do not like fighting
Summarize the dialogue | gobber is a swamp creature that eats insects. Guard is patrolling and doesn't want to fight with him. |
Llyr Gruffydd AM: So moving on then to the impact on the child and this whole question around school readiness of course which is an important one to address Clearly one of the main outcomes of this policy will be the academic performance of children hopefully later on in life I want to come back to this point that the Childrens Commissioner for Wales and others have raised : the concern that actually the most disadvantaged—those from workless households—are being excluded from this policy Is not there therefore a risk that they will be left even further behind ?
Huw Irranca-Davies AM: I have had long detailed and positive discussions with the childrens commissioner on this and I know the childrens commissioner would want a more universal offer but I make two points on that : one is that was not what the commitment in the manifesto was and it is not the offer that is being taken forward now It is a different thing a universal offer and there are issues around that with complexity and also affordability But it is not the offer that we took forward into Government this is what we are taking forward But it is interesting in terms of that aspect of families then who lose out I would say two significant things on it : one is this does not stand alone purely as 30 hours of childcare Within this there are 10 hours of the foundation years educational input which is there for everybody But before that particularly for those disadvantaged families before we even get to that stage you have schemes such as Flying Start and I know this committee has looked in detail at Flying Start and has said that it would like to see it rolled out everywhere If I had all the money under the sun I would really do that Chair I would really do it But I do not have all the money under the sun
Llyr Gruffydd AM: But you do have the ability to target the money
Huw Irranca-Davies AM: Yes but the fact that Flying Start we know is leading to those outcomes where those children in quite challenged circumstances very often are more ready to step up to the foundation year are more ready then to step through into mainstream education in later years—those things tie together So there are the 10 hours of education provision that sits here for every family by the way within this offer let alone the childcare That does not mean that everybodys excluded but it does mean yes that this offer is focused on working parents And we do not think that that is a bad thing In fact it does overlap with other offers that other political parties were taking forward into the last election which was focusing on how we support the biggest thing that we often have in our constituency mailbags which is I can not afford to go back to work because I can not afford the childcare Do not tell me to go back to work I can not afford it
Llyr Gruffydd AM: The majority of disadvantaged children do not live in Flying Start areas do they ? So there is a missing cohort there that can not access one or the other and the school readiness is growing and really are we focusing our resources in the right place here ?
Huw Irranca-Davies AM: Well yes in terms of this scheme but it does not sit alone as this scheme—it is the wider plethora of I have to say progressive and advanced initiatives that we have in Wales that take different forms It is not only Flying Start that provides that other support for parents and readiness not only for the parents and for their children but also the support into work So if for example you look at the Parents Childcare and Employment programme which is separate from this there is support there for every parent in terms of helping them get supported into work from disadvantaged families If you look at the support for the children we have got the 10 hours that sits within the sphere of the education but we have also got all the other family intervention programmes that help with socialisation education and so on and so forth If you look at this solely on its own and say Well there is nothing else there the rest of Wales is a desert and there is no support for parents for getting parents back into work or for those parents who are not seeking to go back into work but also need the support and for their children in education I would be worried But actually this fits as part of the jigsaw that we have in Wales where I think we are well ahead of the other nations Yes we could do more and I always say Llyr I always say Chair that if I had—I do not have a chequebook at all because it is not in my gift—if I had a blank cheque I would do a lot more but we do not But what we can do is get the right schemes in place and if this helps drive more choices for working parents including by the way— There are niceties within this as well it does not have to be that both parents are working You could have a parent who is on incapacity benefit You could have a parent who is a registered carer They would qualify for the scheme Those will be some of those most disadvantaged families that we both have those concerns about So there is some flexibility within this scheme as well to deal with some of those disadvantaged families
Darren Millar AM: I am surprised by the answer there particularly given that one of the ambitions of the Government is to close this attainment later in life when schoolchildren get to their examinations when they are 16 years old Yet this appears to be driving a bigger wedge in terms of development which could of course lead to a perverse outcome later on in life but I do not want to ask you about that If I can just very quickly ask you : has consideration been given to making free childcare available to parents where they are in 16 hours or more of education each week ? So they may not be entering the labour market but of course one of those barriers to them getting back into the labour market could well be their education so what arrangements are in place there ?
Huw Irranca-Davies AM: Darren we have considered it and we have not included it within the scheme because this is designed to enable parents to go into work not into training to enable them to get into work There are other forms of support available for parents in terms of college and so on and so forth but it is not this scheme
Darren Millar AM: But it is not prescribed support is it ? You know it is not universally available to people who might be wanting to get back into the labour market over that barrier You must have done some costings then if you have considered it and you must have tried to identify numbers
Huw Irranca-Davies AM: I am looking to my left and my right
Darren Millar AM: So you have not considered it that much have you ?
Huw Irranca-Davies AM: We have actually considered— We consider it from the point of What is this scheme set up to do ? It is very clear When we ran in the manifesto on this point—
Darren Millar AM: I understand that I do not want you to repeat yourself because I know we are against the clock But very specifically when you say you have considered it what you mean is you thought about it but you have not costed it you have not identified the numbers that might be involved— And therefore you have not considered whether it might be affordable in addition to the policy objective that this is trying to meet
Huw Irranca-Davies AM: No Darren you are right : we have not considered affordability because we have considered it on first principles to do with what this offer is trying to do It does not fit within the offer so as such why would we do the costings ?
Darren Millar AM: Perhaps I can frame my question in another way Are you prepared to consider it if you are able to identify the numbers and potential cost ?
Huw Irranca-Davies AM: Ah right We would be interested in your thoughts as a committee but it does not actually fit within the first principles of what the scheme is designed to do Darren can I just pick up on your point in case you misinterpreted what I was saying to Llyr ? I drew attention in my answer to Llyr to schemes such as the PaCE scheme In Gwynedd one of our pilot areas they are combining the Team Around the Family with this childcare offer So what they are doing is wrapping the support around It is not the case as you have suggested then that there is somehow more disadvantage being heaped on other families What this does is tie in in those pilot areas with the existing provision and that is the way we want to see it work So I would not want you to be under any misapprehension that this makes conditions worse for families Those families who have a registered carer in them where one parent works and those families who have somebody on incapacity benefit will qualify for the scheme All families will qualify for the 10 hours of education In Gwynedd they are wrapping the Team Around the Family with this offer—
Darren Millar AM: But on the other hand Minister you have also suggested that this will accelerate child development for those kids who are able to access it and yet not all kids will be able to access it particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds
Huw Irranca-Davies AM: But all children can access the 10 hours and they can access Flying Start—
Darren Millar AM: But 10 hours is very different to 30 hours is it not ?
Huw Irranca-Davies AM: Yes but they can access Flying Start or they can access the Team Around the Family—
Darren Millar AM: If they are in a Flying Start area
Huw Irranca-Davies AM: —or they can be in a childrens zone area or they can—
Darren Millar AM: If they are in those areas
Lynne Neagle AM: Right I have got John and then David and the questions and answers are going to have to be brief please
John Griffiths AM: Yes certainly Chair In terms of child development and how this fits with wider Welsh Government strategy Huw I would be interested in what you would have to say about the quality of childcare We are talking a lot about quantity but obviously we want to up quality and that is recognised by Welsh Government They have talked about increasing the qualifications within the workforce and the quality I just wonder how that sits within the £450 because there could be pressures in the opposite direction there and some tension between wanting to up the qualifications and quality of workforce whilst keeping affordability in place
Huw Irranca-Davies AM: John you are absolutely right and two things on that : I visited one of the facilities in the Valleys the other day that was taking this forward—a very good independent sectorrun childcare provision with Welsh language and English language running alongside each other and I asked the point about the integration curiously but what they were doing was— Their standard of staff was an exemplar of what we would want to see : not only very wellqualified childcare staff who were qualified within not simply the childminding but the wider child development aspects— So it was hard to differentiate in some ways what was happening there from what would be happening in a child development educational surrounding and including the nutritional stuff and all of that Now that is the model we need to see and the £450 seems to work at the moment for that It will be interesting as we discussed previously as it goes forward— We need to look at whether that works going forward But the quality I think is key and that is why we are focused very much on registered inspected providers as opposed to every Tom Dick and Harriet
John Griffiths AM: If we want to increase salary levels though which I think is a necessary part of this picture of improving quality then obviously that might impact on the £450 rate
Huw Irranca-Davies AM: Yes indeed and we are cognisant— It is interesting that we focus on whether the £450 is affordable but the £450—you know we are having an interesting discussion internally about how that £450 offer per hour sits alongside others such as the foundation phase offer and it is more generous So I think it is : how do we align as time goes by the child development aspects of the whole early years stuff ? Now we are doing some fascinating work that I think I have referred to on this committee before about aligning the early years development entirely Now this is an evolving piece of work but I think the childcare offer should ultimately fit within that How do you make sure that every offer that is Governmentfunded works on child development ? It is not simply childcare | This part talked about the impact on children and the school readiness issue. To be precise, the group had discussed disadvantaged families' problems, free education, the potential numbers and cost, and eventually the feasibility of the general rate. |
Keane: I found a dead pigeon on my balcony
Emerald: You can make an elixir with its blood
Rose: WTF??
Rose: The pigeon has to be alive for the elixir !!! | Keane found a dead pigeon on his balcony. |
Eric: Hey Matilda, you sleeping well. You seemed dizzy today.
Matilda: No Eric, i had to finish all he assignments, so i could not sleep all night.
Eric: Oh that's why. You can ask for if you need any help.
Matilda: I know Eric. You are my best friend | Matilda was dizzy today, because she didn't sleep last night. She finished the assignments. Eric is the best friend of Matilda. |
Lia: guys, I know you're into Japanese literature
Lia: can you recommend anything?
Miko: Have you ever ready anything Japanese?
Lia: not really, a bit of Murakami
Miko: And?
Lia: I didn't like it a lot
Miko: I'm not a fan of Murakami either
Michael: really, God, I thought I'm the only one who doesn't like Haruki Murakami
Michael: because the other Murakami is amazing
Lia: the other Murakami?
Michael: Yes, Ryu Murakami, you may try to read him
Pieter: I like Osamu Dazai a lot, especially "Setting Sun"
Michael: Mishima is also amazing
Michael: but "Setting Sun" is a very good beginning indeed
Miko: I would also recommend you to read Kawabata
Miko: he was the first Japanese novelist to get the Nobel Prize
Lia: oh, that's a recommendation!
Miko: hehe, I can even lend you a book of his
Miko: "the Sound of the Mountain"
Lia: great! thanks
Miko: i'll bring it tomorrow | Lia wants to start reading Japanese literature. She didn't like Haruki Murakami. Michael, Miko and Pieter recommend her Ryu Murakami, Osamu Dazai, especially his "Setting Sun", Mishima and Kawabata. |
Project Manager: first of all I will start with the costs because that is going to influence our design If you Do not know if you al already had a look or not ?
User Interface: No n I I already did it
Industrial Designer: Did you do your questionnaire already ?
User Interface: It is not much It is just one question
Project Manager: Because we have a problem If you look closely you can see I already took the liberty to make some suggestions At the moment we have fifteen buttons one LCD screen one advanced chiponprint We use a sensor that is for the speech we use kinetic energy And we wanted the buttons in a special colour What is the first thing we should drop ? The special colour of the buttons ?
User Interface: No that is that is for the trendy feel and look So
Project Manager: Should we switch to a hand dynamo ? that is the still the same idea as the kinetic energy because you have to use it and do things
Marketing: but young people like that So just do normal battery
User Interface: I think the battery option
Industrial Designer: Just a normal battery then
Marketing: It has to be twelve and a half
Project Manager: You are going to redesign something so we are at twenty five Do we keep the shape doubly curved or g do we go for single curved ?
Industrial Designer: Well I guess i we will have to go for single curve then I mean we have to drop on everything
Marketing: But we can keep it single curved with top view still curved but from the side it is it is flat and the screen screen is just Well you just have to hold it like this then So
Project Manager: another option I saw was to drop the buttons one through nine so you can not directly access a channel but instead use only the up and down arrows That would skip nine buttons and four and a half Euros
Industrial Designer: That is what I was thinking
Marketing: Let us do it then
User Interface: But we do not have any basic options any more
Industrial Designer: And because then they do not have to n They do not need special colour as well
Project Manager: They do not need special colours Fine That is more like it
Industrial Designer: That was exactly my point Like let us drop all the buttons and just make one I mean we are going to use the LCD screen anyway So we will just have to use it for everything And then you can make an overview of channels in the screen and select a channel click
Project Manager: some more menu options so maybe we can drop few more buttons But Now let us look
User Interface: we c could We only need the the the the the menu arrow arrow button thing Everything you can do with with the menu So With the display
Industrial Designer: we need one integrated button for everything then Kind of I was Because If you if you go to If you go to our view like you if you are in the sound system there and you want to adjust the treble for instance this is just an example y y you want to see a bar on which you can adjust it from zero to ten for example But you want a sound preview of how it is going to sound right ? So you want to click on it activate it whe and when you move it hear the difference of the treble coming out or going into the sound So you will you will need a a kind of a joystick button
Marketing: or or the integrated scrollwheel pushbutton So that is kind of on your mouse and then you can click it adjust it click again and then you are out of it But you still But you then still need to have Well you can use the scrollwheel as well for maybe for the channels But you still You still have to have some some button in the menu to go back
User Interface: So you do one inte You can do one integrated scrollwheel pushbutton And then just drop all the other buttons But but th the cost of one integrated button is far more than a few extra pushbuttons
Marketing: Not s not sound I guess
Project Manager: It is One integrated button is five times the cost of a normal button
User Interface: So we have to to make it s more It has to be
Project Manager: You could also drop j three more of these without losing much functionality You just drop the and the Back
Marketing: Wh wh what what what is the what is the sample sensor sample speaker ?
Project Manager: Oh that is for the speech
User Interface: Could drop the speech recognition
Project Manager: S s Drop speech recognition ?
Industrial Designer: it is it is expensive but we never considered the possibilities of speech recognition Because it can take the function of a lot of buttons
Project Manager: That is not very easy to use
Marketing: No it can be disturbed by by noise and
Industrial Designer: but let us just say that the speech recognition works
Marketing: stuff like that Let let let me see what is more what is more popular I guess the the screen was more popular than than the speech recognition I have to look on that Let me see well no I was wrong There are more people who like speech recognition than an LCD screen
Project Manager: Yep Because if you d lose the LCD screen we need a lot of
Marketing: But if it But it it it is a it is a both a hypers
User Interface: We lose our whole concept
Project Manager: We need a lot of extra buttons
Marketing: Well we we keep the screen I mean it is it is about the same Eight one to ninety one percent sixty six to seventy six
Industrial Designer: We we we have not really integrated this the speech into the system
Project Manager: so we drop the speech
Industrial Designer: so we can might as well s drop that
Marketing: Let us drop the speech
Project Manager: S Fo Four less Euros So we still have three and a half Euro to lose
Industrial Designer: We need to lose some buttons
Project Manager: if you lose the the Back the button v let us say we only have the four arrows and the Menu button
Marketing: And then and then use
Project Manager: Oh and the power button we have also
Marketing: The the And the menu button does also does the function then And then when you in the menu
Project Manager: So that is one Euro
Marketing: S so so you activate the menu
User Interface: If we do two integrated scrollwheel pushbuttons we can drop all the the pushbuttons With with one integrated button we can do the whole menu thing With the other we can do the the channel the volume et cetera
Project Manager: That would save zero point two Euros compared to No
User Interface: No it is three Euros No ?
Project Manager: To This together is more expensive than Oof it is almost the same as t keeping this
User Interface: No it is it is n
Project Manager: And we can drop these two
Marketing: For example if you have f f four buttons channel up and down volume left right I have I think we have to keep that And then and the power button So that is five That is basic That that is what you need anyway And then for the menu you can have a button that activates menu Or d or do we just integrate an an an scrollwheel with a pushbutton And then if the moment you use the scrollwheel the the the menu gets activated and then you can scroll choose an option click on it it goes into an feature Click on it again selects features scroll adjust it Click again it is Then you only need one button to move back Or or under each option you set a you set an a screen thing what says back and you select that one click again and you go one step back And in that menu scroll click one step back So that then you need five buttons and one integrated scrollwheel pushbutton But we can not drop three buttons But I see that is
Project Manager: that is one Euro more expensive
Marketing: So that is not a good idea
Project Manager: That is not an option
Marketing: Because which buttons do we have now ? Those five which I mentioned and then menu and then F of the four things ?
Industrial Designer: if you if you go to eight I do not know how to
Marketing: Power Th that is five
Project Manager: We have a Back and a button
Marketing: and one to activate the menu So that is eight Well we can not reduce that We we keep the display
Project Manager: and even if we drop three buttons from here we still have to make some adjustments around here So
Industrial Designer: we need the chip for the for the LC display
User Interface: Let us make the Let us make the case plastic
Marketing: well we need the advanced
Project Manager: Then I rather make it wood Because then also it is good in the market with the forty five plus people
Marketing: but but that is not our market
Project Manager: No that maybe not But maybe it is better than plastic anyway
User Interface: Plastic with a with a special colour A woo wood wood wood colour
Marketing: Because we have to use the special colour anyway You forgot that
User Interface: So we do one one s
Marketing: So let us go for the plastic And since it is not kinetic it does not have to flip around that much ?
Project Manager: that is easy because plastic is free
Marketing: We still have problem of two Euros
User Interface: No the buttons those are really needed th th it is it is
Marketing: we can not drop them Do we really need that advanced chip for an LCD display ?
Industrial Designer: You So the other option would be to go for the the sample speaker and Which can use a regular chip wh which is six Euros in total
Marketing: Oh I rather keep I rather keep the display
Project Manager: No I keep the re Because we already designed for it So
Marketing: So the only option is an hand dynamo Oh no tha Oh that is one Euro right
Industrial Designer: can not we f fit all the buttons in an intreg integrated scroll pushbutton ? Because that will save us one and a half Euro already And then if w
Marketing: And then integrated s but that would make it not so easy to use
Project Manager: No y you would rec
Marketing: I mean it is not that important easy to use but
Industrial Designer: Th then we have to scroll through a lot of menus to be able to get where you want huh ?
Project Manager: Then you still need two additional buttons I believe
Industrial Designer: d at l At least one for power
Project Manager: Oh and power That is three buttons and this would cost
Industrial Designer: Oh it is just as expensive as what we have now
User Interface: But the integrated button ? How many func functions can it have ?
Industrial Designer: endlessly I mean it can be a power button as soon as it powered on You can go into you in you main menu
Marketing: You you press it for like three seconds
Industrial Designer: you can choose flip channel you can choose sound options any options
Marketing: Then then then you should do everything in the menu On the screen
Industrial Designer: Maybe we should Because we do not have money and w we want the screen
Project Manager: you can choose this drop these then we have a half Euro left So we can maybe still use power button
Industrial Designer: I guess we have to
Marketing: It s it saves us four Euros and it costs us two and a half So let us see we we drop the price by one and a half
Industrial Designer: We will we will be on
Marketing: But we still have thirteen left
Project Manager: Oh still ? Oh then I miscalculated Oh Shit Drop the special colour
Marketing: There goes the special co Well That would make it less appealing So that is no option
Project Manager: Kay What else ? Uncurved ?
User Interface: No no it has to be curved
Marketing: We sure about the advanced chip we need for the display ?
Project Manager: They made it very easy for us
Marketing: Well We made it hard for ourselves with the display but it is a cool feature
Project Manager: Ah I do not think I can s persuade the management to say this is better for the market so you sell more than
User Interface: Wh what we could do is drop the the special colour and do the special colour for the buttons
Project Manager: Buttons That is Oh since we only have one button
Marketing: but I mean what is meant by special colour ?
Project Manager: I just m I do not I think
User Interface: Just something else than than black or white I think
Project Manager: it is I think it is grey regular
Industrial Designer: But we definitely want the thing to be a special colour though
Marketing: So I rather have an hand dynamo than than drop the colour You can still play with it then I guess I do not know but a hand dynamo costs a lot of energy to keep the screen working So I guess that is not an option
Industrial Designer: Well you only have to power it up when you want to use it
User Interface: The But if you have to power the for ten minutes then the
Project Manager: No I do not think the current status of chips are pretty energy conserving no
Marketing: Let us let us go for the hand dynamo then
Project Manager: hand dynamo ? Do you want an extra button ?
Marketing: Or or do we Or do we do uncurved and flat ? Instead of
User Interface: No no it has to be curved
Marketing: it has to be curved and has to have that colour
User Interface: Just put a special special colour of the buttons or something
Industrial Designer: That is the most import
Project Manager: Yep ? Instead of an additional power button ?
User Interface: or spe special form ?
Marketing: S what what is special f Oh special form But we do not have any buttons
User Interface: But it is it is for the integrated button I think also Or
Marketing: d make it a special colour then ma make it a special colour then
Project Manager: but it is just a scrollwheel which you can push down So
Marketing: Make it a special colour and then it look fancy
Project Manager: Woah we are within budget
Marketing: Let us let us save it
User Interface: oh ma make it two special colours but we only have one button
Marketing: Let us do it like this I mean because it does not lose our identity of the product as we
Project Manager: ? well Kay this was old
Industrial Designer: Well we come back to the drawing board then huh ?
Marketing: all your designs are pretty much
Project Manager: Did I save it ?
Industrial Designer: It is silly because we we should have had this meeting before we start drawing
Marketing: but that but that is the fun part of it
Project Manager: I I wanted to go but I was not allowed So I just forgot to save this Just a minute | According to the Project Manager, the group had gone far beyond the budget, so they had to cut down something on the current conceptual remote design. The first idea they came up with was to reduce the number of the buttons. The Industrial Design proposed to use an integrating button to replace the scattered ones, but inevitably, this also had some defects. The User Interface focused on the material and he put forward to choose a cheaper material like wood or plastics. Paying attention to the energy consumption, the Marketing suggested using a hand dynamo to save the cost of batteries. |
#Person1#: And so, that concludes my outline for our marketing strategy next year. Thank you very much for your time.
#Person2#: Hey, that was quite the presentation! Honestly, I was completely blown away by your strategy outline. I've gotta say, Alex, you really wowed me today.
#Person1#: Aw, come on, it was nothing. I'm just doing my job.
#Person2#: No, I think you deserve some recognition here; I mean, if I look back on your previous presentations, this is a huge improvement.
#Person1#: Well, Kristin did give me a hand with the slides. She's a real wiz on PowerPoint.
#Person2#: And I saw that you took on board my feedback about pricing strategies. I really appreciate you taking the time to think though my suggestions.
#Person1#: Yeah, well, that was some good advice. You made some really good points.
#Person2#: Well, I just wanted to say well done. Really you did a great job. | #Person2# thinks Alex has improved a lot in doing the presentation. Alex accepts the praise modestly. |
Anna: I'm so sorry Tobi for the situation
Tobi: c'mon, it's not your fault
Anna: But I saw how stressful it was for you
Jeff: what happened?
Leland: sounds serious
Anna: We were stopped at the border, we couldn't enter Pakistan
Leland: why? i've done this trip many times
Anna: Pakistan doesn't recognise Armenia, as the only state in the world apparently
Anna: and Tobi has an Arminian passport, so they didn't allow him in
Anna: and we didn't understand what it was about
Tobi: my boss didn't answer phone calls and we were supposed to have a business meeting in Islamabad
Anna: so I had to continue to Islamabad and Tobi returned to Ahmedabad
Leland: a very strange story, I'm sorry Tobi for that
Tobi: no problem, after all I had an extra free day and it was not my fault :P
Leland: hehe | Tobi couldn't cross the Pakistani border on Armenian passport. Anna could continue the business trip to Islamabad. Their boss didn't answer the phone to confirm, so Tobi had to go back to Ahmedabad. |
#Person1#: How long have you been living in New York?
#Person2#: Oh, about two years now.
#Person1#: Where do your parents live?
#Person2#: They still live in Shanghai where I was born.
#Person1#: Do you write or call them very much?
#Person2#: Yes, I try to keep in touch with them. | #Person2# has lived in New York for 2 years. #Person2# misses #Person2#'s parents in Shanghai. |
Barbara: Have you seen the new catalogue?
Fran: Ikea, you mean?
Barbara: Yeah
Fran: I got it in post last week. Why are you asking?
Barbara: I've fallen for the new bedspread. The one with snowflakes on top.
Fran: The silver-white one?
Barbara: The very one.
Fran: It's nice.
Barbara: Gorgeous!
Fran: And probably you'd like me to give you a lift there?
Barbara: Well... Could you possibly....?
Fran: Will we go for lunch afterwards?
Barbara: It's on me!
Fran: :-)
Barbara: Is it 'OK'?
Fran: It is :-)
Barbara: Thank you! You're my best friend!
Fran: :-) | Fran will drive to Ikea with Barbara as Barbara wants to buy the breadspread she saw in the catalogue. They will get lunch afterwards. |
#Person1#: Hi, do you know what's for dinner? I'm starving.
#Person2#: We're on our own tonight, dad's taking mom out.
#Person1#: Out? What do you mean out?
#Person2#: You know on a date, they are going to dinner.
#Person1#: Dad and mom?
#Person2#: Yeah, they said they're reviving the old tradition.
#Person1#: You mean this is going to be a regular thing?
#Person2#: That's right, once a week. Do you want to order some pizza? | The parents of #Person1# and #Person2# are out on a date. |
#Person1#: How do you feel about wearing name logos or slogans on your clothing?
#Person2#: I've never really thought about it before. I guess it doesn't bother me.
#Person1#: Do you think advertising has an influence on the choices you make when you're shopping?
#Person2#: I guess so. I usually buy name-brand clothing, shoes, and electronic goods. How about you?
#Person1#: I actually try to avoid name-brand items. I can't stand it when big companies advertise their products all over the place!
#Person2#: I know that advertisers are experts at persuading people to spend their money, I think brilliant items are usually higher quality than ~ grounds.
#Person1#: I think is sensible to buy products that is high quality than others when you want to buy something that's going to last a long time, but I don't think it always makes sense.
#Person2#: Do you have a brand preference for anything?
#Person1#: I do for shower items like shower gel and shampoo, but I don't for higher-end items.
#Person2#: What do you think about the ' impossible is nothing ' billboard on the high street?
#Person1#: It's just a slogan for a famous company ; there's nothing really special about it.
#Person2#: I think it's a brilliant advert! It really grabs my attention!
#Person1#: To each their own! | #Person2# usually buys name-brand clothes, while #Person1# doesn't because #Person1# finds big companies' advertisement is annoying. #Person1# thinks the slogan 'impossible is nothing' is not special but #Person2# loves it. |
Project Manager: we have a financial aspect to this project we can sell them at twenty five Euros the aim is to reach to sell as much as fifty million Euros that is quite a big amount of money And the production cost should be the half of the selling price
Industrial Designer: So we have to s
Project Manager: now it is time for some discussion
User Interface: What what do you want to discuss ?
Project Manager: we each have a specific task as I saw in my mail I did not know if you received the same mail so the this industrati Industrial Designer should produce a working design Am I correct ? the User Interface Designer should specify the technical functions Right ? ? And the Marketing Expert should come up with user requirements did any of you already do some work on this part or
Industrial Designer: Well I started making an overview for myself what I had to do because we have three design steps and in every step I have a s specific task to perform or whatever So I had to I do not know make an overview for myself about what I have to do and kind of let it work in to get ideas about well how I have to fill it
Project Manager: Mmhmm And do you have any ideas about the product so far ?
Industrial Designer: Well I started I started with the first phase I think was the functional And let us see I had to focus on the working design which you said How does the apparatus work ? And well I basically had two points according to the coffee machine example I have batteries to supply energy and we ye use button presses to activate or deactivate certain functions on the TV And that is basically all I have so far
Project Manager: I got another point It uses infrared light to communicate the signal to the TV apparatus or stereo
Marketing: So that is very common
User Interface: it is some buttons for for the on off function You d you already told that And for the changing up to the to all the channels and changing the volume That are the the basic options for a remote control
Industrial Designer: I kept it global because that it activates or deactivates specific functions because I was not thinking yet about that I mean you want to ch ch flip the channel but you might want to use teletext also I do not know what the word is in English
Project Manager: and what did the Marketing Expert do ?
Marketing: well from a marketing perspective well the function des design phase consists out of the user requirements what needs and desires are to be fulfilled ? So there are a few means to reach that by by doing research to see what existing products are there out in the market I mean what functions do they have especially what are their shortcomings ? Are there any new functions which can be added to our product ? therefore we have to to do some internet search For example for well what kind of applications do current remote controls support and what are f featur features of current and future televisions ? So we can see what needs to be supported and we can interview current users and future users What w what would they like to see on a new remote control ? especially for future users I am thinking of early adopters because they they use new technology first and they play with a lot of tools and stuff so maybe they have some good ideas to to add
Project Manager: And you can get that information ?
Marketing: I think I can get that information
Project Manager: That would be very handy | Project Manager informed the team of the price issue and the financial goal. The unit price was determined to be 25 Euros. The production of each remote control would cost 12.5 Euros. The team would have to make sales amounting to 50 million Euros. Project Manager assigned individual tasks to the team members. Industrial Designer had worked out a rough plan for the first phase and would produce a working design. User Interface was supposed to specify the technical functions. Marketing would be responsible for market research. |
pet goldfish: The life of a goldfish, I wish it was that golden!
cardinal: What a lonely life it must be. Let me ask you, are you a religious goldfish?
pet goldfish: I have never heard of that, I will now only if it will help me get out of here and back to my pond where my family is
cardinal: Great news then! Through our Lord and Savior, all things are possible my child. The answers you seek lie withing the divine texts.
pet goldfish: I will cherish this text father
cardinal: Wonderful. Now let us see if we can get you back to your family. Do you think you can survive a trip outside of this cave?
pet goldfish: That would be so awesome father
cardinal: Then I shall attempt the dangerous ascent up the gilded ladder, but fear not, for we shall have the lord's protection, and you of course, are one of God's many beautiful creations. He shall watch over us.
Summarize the dialogue | goldfish is a religious goldfish. He wants to get out of the cave and back to his family. Cardinal will attempt the dangerous ascent up the gilded ladder. |
#Person1#: Hi, Francis, how was your business trip?
#Person2#: It was a nightmare.
#Person1#: What's up?
#Person2#: Actually, the business trip itself was very successful. We arrived on time, we had nice conversations and we settled some important issues for the next year.
#Person1#: Sounds quite fruitful, why do you call it still a nightmare then?
#Person2#: Well, the air line lost my luggage on the return flight and then I lost my carry on bag when I was tackling with the officers in charge. I left the airport three hours later than I expected and then I was caught in a traffic jam. When I finally got home, I was totally exhausted. But I found the elevator was out of service due to a blackout.
#Person1#: This is really a sad story. Did they trace back your luggage?
#Person2#: I am still waiting for their call.
#Person1#: Take it easy, all sufferings have their reward. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the business trip was a nightmare because he lost his luggage and carry-on bag. He was also caught in a traffic jam and found the elevator was out of service. |
#Person1#: Hi, Bob. Can I have the book back I lent to you last month?
#Person2#: Oh! I forgot all about it. Of course you can have it back, John. I'm sorry about the delay.
#Person1#: Well, it doesn't matter. I almost forgot it too if it is not for Peter who asked me about it this moming. | John asks Bob to return the book John lent to Bob. |
fly: * buzz buzz * ooo what a lovely place iv'e flown into * buzz buzz *
giant frog: I like to eat flys so watch out
fly: * buzz buzz * why are there so many things that want to eat me in here !! * buzz buzz *
giant frog: I need to eat and you are the only thing here worth eating
Summarize the dialogue | Fly has flown into a place where frogs like to eat flys. |
Industrial Designer: Thank you when you press a button when you do that you complete a specific connection that means when you when you press a button there will be a s a small circuit underneath the button and it will send some signals through the wires and then the chip will send start connection and knows that which button is pressed Suppose you have pressed channel one button number one you have pressed then the chip will know that the number one button was pressed It pros produces a mors morse code line signal specific to that button Every button every individual button has its own morse code Suppose the user has pressed butto button one then it will have a spe the circuit will generate a specific morse code to b that that button and the transistor will amplify the signal and send then to the LED which translates the signal into infrared light Like you have got a signal by pressing a button That is a d a morse code has been generated by the integrated circuit Now that signal that morse code has to be amplified by the transistor That is the use of transist transistor we which we use in the remote controller It will amplify the signal and it will send it to the LED and which translates the signal into an infra infrared bits The sensor on the TV can see the infrared light and seeing the signal seeing the signal re it reacts appropriately that when it sees the amplified mo morse code signal then it will it will know which what what action it has to do Then it will do the appropriate action So this is how the remote controller works | When a button was pressed, a small circuit underneath the button would send signals through the wires to the chip. The chip would know which button was pressed and produce a morse code signal specific to that button, which the transistor would amplify the signal. The LED would receive the signal and translate it into infrared light. The sensor on the TV would receive the infrared light which contained the signals and would react accordingly. |
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