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Marketing: Shall we shall we evaluate the prototype as we have got it now first and then sort of make decisions about what needs to be changed after ? Right I have a little thing So we have all got a note of it is thirteen point seven is not it with everything we want on
Project Manager: Sorry do you want that back up ?
Marketing: I just had a presentation to do
User Interface: But I do think the v voice recognition thing would be more impressive than the fact that it is got no battery
Project Manager: but remember the main the only reason we were planning on having the voice recognition was so that they could find the remote if it got lost
Marketing: Mmhmm Mm Right This is about the evaluation criteria that we use for the the prototype we have got here And so the method is that the design team makes a prototype and we evaluate the prototype against some criteria that we have formulated And those ones are going to be in response to sort of market research and also finance I guess And do that on a scale from say true being one and false being seven so if it is neither true nor false then that is four So I got a set of criteria just based on the marketing that we need to add in a financial one as well at the end so We have to say whether it is true or false that the product looks and feels fancy The whether the product demonstrates technical innovation Whether it is easy to use Whether it is incorporating sort of the fashion element to attract the buyer And whether it is a sort of recognisable Real Reaction product And I have to go up onto the whiteboard and do this apparently so I will go over here Right So the first one is does the product look and feel fancy So if we do a sort of a one So
Industrial Designer: well we have a single curve which was maybe like the feel of the products quite good then we have the rubber kind of spongy feel which was in at the time sorry that would be considered fancy
User Interface: I would maybe give it a a two
Marketing: Of but I think What Is one false or is t one true ? I forgot Ones true and Sevens fal
User Interface: And a four is neutral
Industrial Designer: So maybe maybe a two
User Interface: because we have not got the double curve so we can not like say it is completely true But it is pretty close We have got almost everything we can
Marketing: I going to put underneath so I have got some more space So false is seven true is one and So say about a two for fancy
Project Manager: m m maybe nearer three
Marketing: well d you do an average at the end I do not know
Project Manager: Two three Well it is just that saying something remember that when you look down we have got solar power we have got various other things you could have and we are not going for these options
Marketing: Uhhuh This this is just this is just for like the look Does it sort of look fancy rather than functional So
User Interface: I suppose that might be in the technical innovation bit
Marketing: so that so sh should we go for a a two on that ? Kay And I mean how much does the product demonstrate technical innovation do you reckon ?
Industrial Designer: deciding between the kinetic power or the speech recognition and if we had either of those for our budget they both show a reasonable amount of speech recognition
Marketing: D So what about the pr The prototype as it is we have got we have got the speech recognition on it have not we
Project Manager: No Because you can not afford that w we took that out too
Industrial Designer: No we c ca we can not afford both
Project Manager: Did not you ? Or
Marketing: So it does not It is pretty The prototype as it is is not sort of fulfilling the
Industrial Designer: No may is maybe about neutral plus it it it is got something but it has not got
Project Manager: Well wait a minute In thirteen point seven we do have kinetic
User Interface: I would give it more than a four
Project Manager: The problem is we have to reduce down from there to get it down to twelve point five And one way of doing that would be to take out the kinetic So it is very much dependant on what you do with your options And if you are definitely going for the sample sensor and sample speaker then because that the other functions we have got in are are more at the The special material the rubber wood titanium et cetera if you go for that th that is at the high end because that is point six whereas down at just special colours is point two Now you are trying to lose one point two so it seems to me that if you are going for the sample sensors speaker you are basically then having to go for the cheaper options on everything else And and the simple way to do it would be to have a battery to have your sample sensor speaker and then you are looking to take out point two
Marketing: S I am just going to check my email
Project Manager: which would be come from the button supplements category
Marketing: I am just going to check exactly what it said in the email for the product
User Interface: How much of a difference would it make if we made the case in plastic ? Because we did say that we do not want to follow the fashion too much If the buttons are rubber that might be spongy enough And then it stand the test of time better
Project Manager: well plastic rather than rubber That that that would make the significant difference You could either you could have it If you have a in plastic rather than rubber then that would enable you to get you could keep kinetic then you could keep your sample sensor and you would be looking to take out point two So you could fiddle that down your special form at the bottom or your special colour at the bottom And that would enable you to to do it
Industrial Designer: So it says if we make a slightly more fancy then we lose points innovation and if we make it more innovative innovative then we lose points on it being fancy so
Marketing: I just read the email again and it sort of says it is evaluate the design sort of as it is I think so I think we need to think about finance after we have sort of evaluated that design I do not know whether we are doing it in the wrong order or something or
User Interface: Well I suppose it is rubber as it is is not it
Project Manager: It is rubber as it is yes
Marketing: So I mean does this need to go up a bit or something because we have got both the both the the speech
Project Manager: We got we have we have got thirteen point seven and we have got it in at the moment and if and basically we are going to reduce down from that But the current one you would say would be fancy would be too
Marketing: for for innovation so we have got the speech the speech thing and
Project Manager: Mmhmm I would have said about a two as well
Marketing: Do you reckon a two ?
User Interface: two or three I would be happy with a two
Marketing: And the next one is I will have to get it back up now
Project Manager: The next on Well I can just sing about Easy to use I would have said yes I would go for a one on that at this point in time
User Interface: I would say so as well
Project Manager: incorporates elements of fashion to attract buyer Well it certainly has some
User Interface: it is got the cherry and the sponginess
Marketing: Say about a three maybe ?
Industrial Designer: it was just doing it quite well I think we are going to have to lose some of these but the moment as it stands it is
Project Manager: I would have said two would seem reasonable The product is a recognisable real r reaction product ?
Industrial Designer: the sensor using all of its all of its products all of its buttons and it is got a fairly big label on the bottom saying where it comes from
User Interface: that is a bit rough at the minute
Marketing: So this is about sort of the corporate image of like new sort of sleek technology and all that sort of thing as well as having the logo on and all that So sort of Is it sort of a recognisable product Does it fit in with our other other products which are sort of coffee makers and spacecraft
User Interface: well it is got the same speech feature as the coffee machine
Industrial Designer: Also it is kind of spongy rubberiness is maybe bit more kind of comfortable than kind of sleek and new age it depends which way you look at it
Project Manager: So we are going for a two
Industrial Designer: Maybe a kind of three ? d
User Interface: Well the logo would be more recognisable on the actual thing It is just that the pen would not really write on that paper But I think the logo would definitely be recognisable And it does have attributes that other products do Two ? Aye Go for it
Project Manager: Right come on That is that decided So we are now on to changing it to get it to fit in with the budget requirements and then
User Interface: What does what do all them numbers mean then ? Do we add them up and rate or anything ?
Marketing: we s I think we sort of add them up so sort of at an average is going to be I am just going to do this in my head One point eight is not it or something I think anyway So pretty close to a two So So it is I mean it is pretty good at the moment but it is going to get worse is not it But we have got to try and make sure it does not get too bad
Project Manager: Two b two b two
Industrial Designer: So should we get So are definite Was it thirteen point seven was the definite price rule if has | The evaluated the prototype against some criteria formulated in response to the market research and financial consideration. The team agreed that the features of fancy appearance and technical innovation were mutually exclusive. Besides, they all believed that their product incorporated elements of fashion to attract buyers and it fit in with their company's other products. Then, the team discussed the budget of the product. |
student: I would like to follow the path to enlightenment.
monk: The path to enlightenment you say. You do know the old texts:
student: I can quote a few passages Master. "Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate is the path to the unenlightened side."
monk: "True enlightenment cannot be captured by words. Naming it will only fail to reveal its true nature."
student: Whoa, that's deep dude. I mean Master.
monk: Small enlightenments can be found if you are still and look for them. Some are found in a soothing cup of tea. Some in the satisfaction of completing a difficult task.
student: Is that why we draw those circle thingies on the floor in colored sand Master? I am always afraid I'm going to sneeze partway through.....
monk: The mandalas are a reminder that although our work is important to us now, it may not last the test of time. It is important to not remain attached to something impermanent.
Summarize the dialogue | student wants to follow the path to enlightenment. |
Olivia: Hi Michael, is everything okay with the system? I can't log in
Michal: there was a problem last night but it should work now
Diego: same thing here, looks like it's the same problem again
Michal: where are you Diego?
Diego: Barcelona team D
Michal: ok let me check that brb
Olivia: ok
Michal: please try to log in now and let me know please
Diego: it works now! thank you Michal
Olivia: yes it's okay now, thanks
Michal: please let me know if the problem appears again. have a nice day. | Olivia and Diego can't log into the system. The same problem appeared last night. Michal checks the problem. The problem has been fixed. |
priest in ornate robes: it is nice to see a devout church goer
parishioner: Thank you. I come here for the quietness to pray.
priest in ornate robes: yes that is a good idea
parishioner: The light coming in the stained glass just adds something.
priest in ornate robes: yes its quite amazing
parishioner: What are you doing here at this time of day if I may ask?
priest in ornate robes: i always am hear i am the priest
parishioner: I mean I thought you were in your office around this time.
priest in ornate robes: well im always read to interact with anyone
parishioner: I need advice I guess.
priest in ornate robes: and what would that be about?
parishioner: Can I whisper it to you?
priest in ornate robes: of course my son what is it
Summarize the dialogue | priest in ornate robes is in church to interact with parishioners. parishioner needs advice. |
archaeologist: What are you doing here? This is a scientific dig
bandit: I just need help from someone intelligent such as yourself!
archaeologist: Do you know who is sponsoring this dig? He will have you drawn and quartered when I tell him you were down here.
bandit: I don't, but please! Just give me a small moment of your time!
archaeologist: What do you want?
bandit: Do you want to get rich with me?
archaeologist: No! I want you to leave!
bandit: You fool! You attacked a life long criminal. What a mistake!
archaeologist: These artifacts must be saved
bandit: All I wanted to do was get you into a plan to rob the king with me, but now you have put your life in danger.
archaeologist: Start digging your own grave, I will summon the guards.
bandit: The only grave that will be needed is for you!
archaeologist: GUARDS! Seize this man and his accomplice in crimes against the king.
Summarize the dialogue | bandit wants to get rich with archaeologist. The archaeologist doesn't want to help him. The bandit is a life long criminal. The archaeologist will summon the guards. |
#Person1#: Are you having a problem?
#Person2#: Yes. I have to do a research paper for history. There's a major book that I need, but I can't find it.
#Person1#: Did you try the card list?
#Person2#: Yes, but it's not there.
#Person1#: Well, if it's a recent book, it won't be in the card list. All information about books since 1995 is in the computer. I advise you to try that.
#Person2#: No wonder! This book is published in 1998.
#Person1#: All you have to do is to type in the title or the writer's name.
#Person2#: Do you mean it will tell me whether the book is out or not?
#Person1#: Yes, it will. It will also give you the due date if it is out. If the book is in the library, it will tell you where you can find the book. | #Person2# needs a book but can't find it. #Person1# explains the reason and advises #Person2# to search for it on the computer. |
horse: Neigh Neigh! *Trots along the graveyard.*
guard: This is the only way
horse: This flower is so pretty. I must take it with me.
guard: Horse we don't have time for that. We are running away from this castle and getting out of here for good.
horse: Let's get out of here at once.
guard: I need more gold though, we can't live on our own without this gold
horse: I'll just nudge this gold from the guards pocket.
guard: Hey! Give that back!
horse: I am sorry I only needed this for my escape.
guard: You can come with me you know?
horse: Where to? Is it far?
guard: We are going over those mountains over there, as far away from this place as possible
horse: Take me with you please.
guard: Okay we will leave here soon then
Summarize the dialogue | horse and guard are trying to escape from the castle. |
flirty barmaid: Would you like a drink?
person: I would love a drink, how are you
flirty barmaid: I am lonely. I'm glad you are here to talk to.
person: I am homeless, i eat stale food
flirty barmaid: Let me give you some special milk to go with your bread.
person: Thank you so much,
flirty barmaid: I will clean the mug first.
person: You are a kind person.
flirty barmaid: Here is the milk. What do you think?
person: I love the milk, can i have some more please
flirty barmaid: Yes, I will get you as much as you want.
person: Thank you so much, have the coins please
flirty barmaid: Thanks. Your companionship is worth more than the coins.
Summarize the dialogue | The person is homeless and eats stale food. The barmaid offers him some milk to go with his bread. She will get him as much milk as he wants. |
creature: You are but a cockroach under the foot of the High Priestess!
witch: The high Priestess is nothing compared to me! Take a look at my magic! I'll freeze her just like this rock!
creature: The High Priestess draws her power from the ether. You draw yours from this silly broom!
witch: That's what you think! Nobody knows the secret to my power and I can assure you it is not from that ugly broom
creature: If it is not from the broom then perhaps the Wizard has something to do with it!
witch: Kill him... He is nothing to me! I only need him for my rituals
creature: You know you can't kill me right? As long as the high priestess holds her spell, I am untouchable.
witch: But I can torture you until you let me know where the ether is!
creature: You don't scare me!
witch: Maybe.... But I will destroy everything you have and let you watch while you slowly dying...
Summarize the dialogue | Witch draws her power from the broom, the High Priestess draws hers from the ether. Witch will kill the Wizard to find out where the ether is. |
Marketing: That went well thank you
Project Manager: Alright let me just PowerPoint this up Right so this meeting will be about the conceptual design do not ask me s precisely what conceptual design is it is just something important that we need to do think of it s kind of turning the abstract into slightly more concrete In this meeting ideally we will come to some final decisions on what we are going to do for the prototype Right so apologies for the last meeting it was brought to my attention that I did not make the roles clear enough so I will attempt to do so more accurately in this particular meeting fair enough thanks for the input s always good So basically all we are going to do is have some presentations again much like last time and going to go through you whoever wants to go first is f fine by me and we will collate what we know about what we discussed in the last meeting possible directions And then we will make some more decisions on basic firm up our idea on how we want this remote control to look and work So perfect So without th further ado whoever wants to go first is free to take it away It is Nathan right ? I am not calling you the wrong name over and over again ?
Industrial Designer: It is either Nathan or participant two
User Interface: Mister participant two that is
Industrial Designer: basically what I am going to have to talk to you about today is component design and it is been brought to my attention that we may be somewhat limited as to what we can do because of what our manufacturer offers so Basically what I am going to be doing is talking to you about that components of a remote control We have already kind of gone over this but we are going to have to get into more detail and probably have to reach some conclusions some time soon Energy source our manufacturer offers a variety of energy sources your standard battery solar cells Our manufacturer did not say anything about lithium so we might have to look if we do go that route we might have to look elsewhere and also there is a kinetic energy possibility Basically it is like a the idea of moving the remote would create enough energy to keep it running So that is one possibility but I do not know whether that would be powerful enough to illuminate a touch screen So we will have to look into that the case we have a few options plastic rubber or wood and then as far as the way it is shaped we can do standard boring flat which we probably do not want to do curved or very sexy double curved
Project Manager: What kind of th thickness are we looking at ?
Industrial Designer: I imagine that we could specify I do not see any reason to go outside of the convention of three or four millimetres the buttons there are multiple scroll buttons available from our manufacturer but to use those we would have to use more chips and that would cost us more And if we do go with the rubber doubled curved case we will have to use rubber push buttons because the other buttons are not compatible with that and just a little note there touch screen equals many chips which equals many Euro one thing that I noticed was that most remotes operate on a infrare on the infrared part of the spectrum So you notice when you push a button on a remote you can not see anything coming out of it but in fact there is light coming out of the remote and you know the television can detect that And if you were to record if you were to make a video recording you could actually see the light one thing that I thought might be interesting was to use part use visible light coming out of the remote just kind of as a fun gimmick So you could actually see something coming out of the remote when you pushed it Course it would have to be a part of the spectrum that would not damage the human eye or anything like that
Project Manager: is there an option that we can have that off or on so a person can select like
Industrial Designer: I am sure that we could do that of course
Project Manager: I like the idea it is a good idea
Industrial Designer: just as a fun gimmick Just to set us apart a little bit and then on to the circuit board that we are going to use also known as the chip we really do not have any way around the TA one one eight three five findings we are very limited by what our current manufacturers can offer and my question to all of you is should we look to other manufacturies or should we just make do with what we have available ? S a bit of a challenge question
Marketing: Well I would say shop around but with our time constraints is that really a feasible option ?
Industrial Designer: Right that is my concern too if we do go the lithium battery route then we will have to go outside our current manufacturer My personal preference is I will just throw my cards on the table I think we should probably go the solar battery route just to kind of keep with the environmentally friendly theme that we have going on I like the idea of the visible light signalling that is something to set us apart and I was thinking about I was thinking of ways that we could produce the remote in a variety of different case materials to suit different tastes So we are not so confined by one style and say some you know say our the one if we just go with one and it does not go over well then we are in a bad situation
Project Manager: Can we do marketing piloting too ? Try to see what kind before we launch can we see how they are received ?
Marketing: It is an option but actually there is I have got some research already on like what we are looking at and trends in casing right now which actually might even come into play beforehand it may help us decide for now Temporarily anyway
Project Manager: Great thank you very much Nathan That is perfect so I guess that makes sense for you to take it from here
Marketing: I guess so because I found some interesting things You waiting for me ? I know what a teaser are not it Right So current market trends Screen basically I was looking at what is going on in the remote control market right now and what is going on in other design fields to see sort of what is what is trendy what is new what is happening remote control right now basically everybody says they want newer fancier more exciting they are sick of this boring normal functional that we need innovative design options and there needs to be an easy user interface the challenge is that current trends right now across the board in fashion in furniture in technology is a very organic fruit and vegetable kind of thing Now I am not saying we should have you know tomato shaped remote controls or anything but I think it is possible maybe to use natural colours like if wood is an option that whole organic sleek clean v line thing may be something we can look into Different skin options or if we can not afford this touch plate thing or touch face screen interface maybe having the b images be specific like you could choose your menu bullets to be or not the example I would choose but you know what I mean to t sort of and th apparently the feel of the next couple of years is spongy
User Interface: I like it I like it
Marketing: not something I I have come up with a though if we can get around to getting piloting I thought maybe a casing option like not like a skin but like a holder almost if you could do like leather options or wood options or something
Industrial Designer: I should have mentioned this As far as the rubber that we can use we can use a rubber as part of the case it has a consistency of those stress balls
Marketing: Might be an interesting way to go so something to sit on for now So overall I think we should stick with what we are finding everyone is looking for easy to use technologically innovative and this fancy new I think perhaps the double curve thing and maybe this rubber option is our best way to go for right now
Project Manager: Interface oh the interface graphics for the
Marketing: Well I d but then if the touch screen thing is not going to work out for us that is really a nonissue
Industrial Designer: I like the idea of of rubber too because it is tends to be associated with being durable something that you can drop and it does not matter you go to so many houses these days and you see broken remote controls Taped with duck tape and what have you you would not have that problem if you used rubber
Project Manager: it is ubiquitous is not it ?
User Interface: We can have a duck tape casing
Marketing: I think that goes against the whole fancy something a new line
User Interface: It could go with the granola crowd
Marketing: Ah it could be it could be that is what I know
User Interface: Phew Computers adjusting One moment please So interme interface concept by your faithful user interface designer So yur user interface guys is basically aspects of a computer system that we can see or hear or otherwise perceive commands and mechanisms that basically user uses to control the operator operating system Here is a d series of different remote controls that are out on the market today I think we are definitely trying to get away from this kind of a look so the following are a bunch of different interface concepts voice recognition we we actually have some new information from our research design team but I will get to that in a moment so current voice recognition starts up to about eighty speech samples and basically you record your own verbal labels c and connect them to the remote control Now our design team research team has been able to set up a system in which you can teach the remote control voice c recognition system to respond to with standard responses Like you could say good morning remote control and it will say in a sexy female voice Good morning Joe In fact we already have this for a coffee maker line
Project Manager: Lot of single people on the on the re on the remote control research team
User Interface: another concept is what Apple has come up with the spinning wheel with LC display like on the iPod which I am sure most of you know about and then we have the scroll button with integrated pushbutton kind of like a modern a bit bulky a bit crazy I do not think that is we are necessarily going for And some special components ideas like blocking having the ability to block channels from your for your children and dedicated buttons for for commonly used channels and even ideas like secured or hidden programming but I again if we go with touch screen I do not think that is a big issue and this is kind of the the big daddy of remote controls here the jumbo universal remote control is almost impossible to misplace or lose again probably not what we are going for so I I mean my ideas here and kind of where I think we are heading is something slightly larger than a regular iPod with a hard cla c plastic casing although I think some of the suggestions we have come up with are definitely very good ideas changeable casings our design team was possibly talking about including one extra face plate with the package to kind of set the idea that you can change it and you can try changing it and kind of get used to thinking about maybe buying another one which can add value to our bottom line touch screen interface possibly having goto buttons being stuck into the system so those do not move away from the screen the important ones like power volume and jump between channels and of course our voice command system which I have talked a little bit about already and the use of recognisable colours and shapes to aid recognition of the features that are around so red for power arrows for different volume ups and downs and channels ups and downs and what not And perhaps even adding in some stupid little jokes with the voice recognition idea like perh mm for instance my toastie maker that I got from my bank has jokes when it is ready And that is about it
Project Manager: Great wonderful Ron cool Lot of good ideas good facts to have That is what they need it is like a little dongle it just sticks up this further so you do not have to stand up every time just connect it my kingdom | According to the Industrial Design, there might be only a few choices for the energy source and materials from the current manufacturer, so he suggested that they had better look for another manufacturer for more alternatives. The Marketing put forward to design a user-friendly interface while the User Interface came up with the idea of including the voice recognition system into the remote control in order to provide better communication with the users. Apart from that, spinning wheels on the iPod and secured programming were also suggested. |
#Person1#: Hello! I'm Penny, I moved here just now.
#Person2#: Oh, Penny, I'm Leonard, glad to meet you.
#Person1#: Nice to meet you, too. I thought I should come and say hello to you. I haven't known anybody.
#Person2#: It is hard to get used to a new place, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes. Would you like to come here later to have a coffee? Bring all your family.
#Person2#: We'd like to. Can you tell me when we go?
#Person1#: About 4.
#Person2#: OK. Do you want us to bring something?
#Person1#: No, just come here.
#Person2#: OK, see you later.
#Person1#: Bye. | Penny moves in and meets Leonard and invites him to bring his family to have a coffee at about 4. |
#Person1#: Hi. I need to have my shoes repaired.
#Person2#: What ' s the matter with them?
#Person1#: Look at the heels. They are slanting.
#Person2#: Ah, I can do it perfectly.
#Person1#: How much does it cost?
#Person2#: 6 yuan. And I can make them as new as before.
#Person1#: I think it ' s too expensive. I can just give you 4 yuan. Or I ' ll go to another B.
#Person2#: All right. I ' ll repair them for you.
#Person1#: How long will it take? Could you repair them while I wait?
#Person2#: Yes. They will be ready in a few minutes.
#Person1#: Great! I ' ll just sit here and wait. | #Person1#'s shoes have slanting heels and need to be repaired. #Person2# will repair them for #Person1# in minutes. |
child: No, but I've always wanted to try it.
fisherman: It's really something! It teaches you patience and let's you connect with nature!
child: Would you mind showing me kind fisherman?
fisherman: Of course! Would you like to go to the lake or go out to the ocean young man?
child: The lake will work sir, do you have a fishing pole I could borry?
fisherman: Yes of course! A fisherman like me always has a spare rod! Now take your pole and put a worm on the end!
child: Oh gross I can't touch a worm!
fisherman: Oh you! Here, I will do it for you!
child: Thanks! does it hurt the worm?
fisherman: You know... I guess I'm not sure buddy! Then throw the line out and wait! When you see a bite, the water will ripple around where your line is!
child: I can't wait to give it a try!
fisherman: Very good! Do you see the water?! Reel it in now!
Summarize the dialogue | fisherman will teach the child how to fish. |
churchgoer: What if I feel that I do not want to?
priest: Then you confess to have made peace with premeditated murder?
churchgoer: I have! It is so horrible, but I am not sorry...
priest: Oh dear me. This is a more serious matter than I had first thought. Why then are you telling me such an atrocity?
churchgoer: Because I need to know what to do. It is not as easy as walking and getting it back. I will want to do it again.
priest: "Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also."
churchgoer: So, I let him get back at me? No way!
priest: If you continue to be bothered by your neighbor's actions you only hurt yourself. By instead choosing compassion, you free yourself from it.
Summarize the dialogue | churchgoer confesses to the priest that he has made peace with premeditated murder. The priest advises him to turn the other cheek to his neighbor. |
offender: I am here to ask forgiveness
beggar: Forgiveness? What have you done if you don't mind me asking?
offender: Why would I tell you that? You would probably report me to the Dutchess for a quick buck
beggar: Ah typical townsfolk always looking down on the less fortunate! Now what makes you think I would do that?
offender: You're a beggar, and I am a wanted man
beggar: Wanted you say? Then perhaps my prayers have been answered!
offender: No no, I will keep this sword so you don't do anything stupid
beggar: What!? That's the only earthly possession I have left in this world! Certainly you'll at least spare a few coins in exchange for my sword!
offender: Sure, there's probably a few coins in here.
beggar: Ah thank you Sir, perhaps I'll afford a meal today!
offender: Good luck with that. Just don't tell anyone I was here
Summarize the dialogue | offender is a wanted man. He will keep the beggar's sword in exchange for a few coins. |
#Person1#: Good morning. Please come into my office.
#Person2#: Good morning. Thank you.
#Person1#: I see that you have some impressive writing experience.
#Person2#: Yes. I have written for several top newspapers in the country. I'm also in the process of writing my first novel.
#Person1#: Wonderful. I'd like to know why you're interested in this position at our paper. | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s writing experience. |
#Person1#: Hello, this is Lucy. May I speak to Mr. Smith?
#Person2#: Oh, hello, Lucy. What's up?
#Person1#: I'm afraid I can't come to work today, Mr. Smith.
#Person2#: Oh, what's wrong with you?
#Person1#: I've got a fever and a very sore throat.
#Person2#: Well, you sound ill over the phone.
#Person1#: Yes. I have to stay in bed today, but I'll be able to come tomorrow.
#Person2#: That's all right. Have a good rest until you feel well enough.
#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Smith. Goodbye.
#Person2#: Goodbye, Lucy. | Lucy calls for sick leave for today. Mr. Smith approves. |
#Person1#: Hello, this is the International Youth Hotel. How can I help you?
#Person2#: oh, yes. I want to check whether you still have any vacancies. I need three single rooms for next Monday.
#Person1#: ok. There're vacancies. Since the peak season is coming, it's advisable to book soon. Would you like to make a reservation now?
#Person2#: yes, please. Do you take credit cards?
#Person1#: yes, we accept all major credit cards.
#Person2#: and how about Internet access?
#Person1#: there's free Internet access in the lobby.
#Person2#: is it available in the rooms?
#Person1#: Unfortunately not.
#Person2#: that's OK. Is breakfast included?
#Person1#: yes, breakfast is included and parking is available.
#Person2#: fantastic. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: you're welcome. And we have 24 hour reception. Please don't hesitate to call anytime if you have any further questions. | #Person2# calls #Person1# to book three single rooms using credit cards. |
#Person1#: Where did you leave your bike?
#Person2#: At the station. I left it right here this morning, but when I came back it was gone.
#Person1#: Today? At what time?
#Person2#: Yes, today, at 8: 30 in the morning.
#Person1#: OK, Mrs. Richardson. We'll keep an eye out, and if the bike turns up we'll let you know.
#Person2#: Thank you. | Mrs. Richardson tells #Person1# she left her bike here but it was gone. #Person1# will keep an eye out. |
man: Hello Gods. I come to worship you.
gods: Bow down before me.
man: I bow before you. I have nothing but my willingness to serve you.
gods: Good good. Tell me have you kept your faith in me during the war?
man: It was hard but I prayed to you when I saw my family fall. I now hunt and gather vegetables for the needy in my village.
gods: That is noble of you. Do you miss your family?
man: Yes. Can you tell me news of them? Are they happy in the afterlife?
gods: In time you will know. Here take this. Think of them when you look at it.
man: Thank you Gods I will do that. You are truly our salvation.
gods: I am glad to here you kept your faith my child.
man: I kept a song in my heart that lifted my spirit to thee.
gods: Haha which song was that?
man: In my heart there rings a melody. It's an old hymn.
gods: Ah a good song can change many moods.
Summarize the dialogue | man came to gods to worship them. He kept his faith in them during the war. He now hunts and gathers vegetables for the needy in his village. |
Mica: Hey, I really liked your book review. very insightful.
Andy: Thanks! It was a challenging book to write about, but fun too.
Mica: Im going to post it on the website Tuesday and will let you know once its live.
Andy: Thanks! I can't wait to hear what others think.
Mica: It should get a lot of hits.
Andy: excellent
Mica: :) | Mica praises Andy's book review. Mica is going to post the review on the website on Tuesday then let Andy know. They expect it to be popular. |
Freddie: that's why I told you that Ronaldo is better!
Charlie: he got lucky
Charlie: the second goal totally our GK fault
Freddie: you're just pissed that your team lost!
Charlie: maybe today but next time we will crush you
Freddie: keep dreaming
Freddie: with Ronaldo we have noone to fear
Charlie: just wait and see
Charlie: at the end of the season we will be champions for sure
Freddie: no chance
Freddie: it will be us! | Freddie and Charlie are discussing a football game, Freddie's team won, largely thanks to Ronaldo. |
#Person1#: Hello, can I get a taxi? We're just outside the city limits.
#Person2#: No problem, ma'am. Where exactly are you going? There is an extra charge for anything over 20 kilometers.
#Person1#: The Roxy Club downtown. There are 6 of us though. Do you have any bigger car so we don't need to take two taxis?
#Person2#: Yes, on the weekends we do. However, it's $3 more to have the bigger car sent your way.
#Person1#: That will be fine. And we should be well under the 20 kilometers to our destination.
#Person2#: Yes, I can see that. Would you like us to send that for you now?
#Person1#: Yes, please. | #Person2# helps to send a taxi that is capable of 6 people for #Person1#. |
Tom: i took Josh to d doc
Tom: u were right - he needs glasses
Tom: btw this is tom
Tom: tom kent
Riley: if u were tryin to do bond james bond that was a MASSIVE FAIL
Riley: glad to help :)
Tom: help show dat i'm a failure?
Riley: NO. Help Josh. he's a great kid
Riley: tho tht was fun 2
Tom: i'm offended
Riley: u'll get over it ;)
Tom: or mayb u need 2 make it up 2 me? ;) | Tom took Josh to the doctor and, as Riley said, Josh needs glasses. |
#Person1#: Jane, have you ridden the subway?
#Person2#: Yes, I go to work by underground everyday.
#Person1#: On the Internet, there are 9 most beautiful subways in the world.
#Person2#: Is the Shanghai Bund Tourist Tunnel included in it?
#Person1#: Yes. Have you been there?
#Person2#: Yes, I went to Shanghai last month. The Bund Tourist Tunnel connects two best attractions of Shanghai, the Bund and Lujiazui. The tunnel itself is like a light show. You will see the flashing lights, colorful lines and circling images projected on to the real walls.
#Person1#: Yes, it is so magical. Can you show me other subways?
#Person2#: Of course. They are so fascinating. | Jane describes the Shanghai Bund Tourist Tunnel, which is one of the 9 most beautiful subways in the world, to #Person1#. |
Meg: Jacoooooooooooob
Jacob: haha Meg are you drunk? :D
Meg: just a littttttle bit tipsy
Jacob: should come pick you up?
Meg: could you? you are the sweetest
Jacob: just stay where you are
Jacob: and send me your location
Meg: <file_other>
Jacob: coming <3 | Jacob will pick up Meg as she's drunk. She's sending him her location. |
god: My child.
worshipper: My lord. I am here to worship and sing about your glory
god: My child. I forgive you and believe in you.
worshipper: Where are the other 11 gods. I wish to sing their worship too.
god: Good point well made, my child.
worshipper: Where are they?
god: That is the mystery of life!
worshipper: I have traveled many miles with my congregation to see and worship and sing praises to you all.
god: Where is your congregation?
worshipper: They are waiting down by the inn. I told them I would come to make sure that all 12 gods were here
god: Well bring them up and I'll tell all to come.
worshipper: I will take my leave and gather them and return to sing to the highest and give praise with them all.
god: Brilliant. I look forward to the large gathering upon your return and the blessed will bless.
worshipper: We will all dance in your glory your lord. They will be very grateful to see you all
Summarize the dialogue | worshipper is here to worship and sing about god's glory. He wants to know where the other 11 gods are. He will take his leave and gather them and return to sing with them all. |
villager: You had better believe it - you know, this village gets a bad reputation, but I think that the rumours are unwarranted.
ox: I don;t know how someone could talk bad about such a wonderful place. Some people are not all there.
villager: Exactly! All we do is like to explore the magical forest and bring back back magical creatures.
ox: What magical creature did you capture today?
villager: A baby Gryphon. One day he will will make a mighty guardian for this Church, I intend to give it to the monks.
ox: Oh wow, have you named him?
villager: Not yet, do you have any suggestions?
ox: Bertha is a good one.
villager: Bertha the Gryphon it is!
ox: Beautiful! I expect you are a good owner.
villager: I am, though no doubt the monks are more talented in Gryphon upkeep than I.
ox: Is he tamed yet?
Summarize the dialogue | Villager caught a baby Gryphon in the forest. Villager intends to give it to the monks. |
tourist: you are very pretty... i don;t think i can help though. i just opened a door and im here
mermaid: Well, where is this door? Did it have any water. And sorry, I'm only interested in the other type of mermaid.
tourist: There was a water closet
mermaid: Well, point me in that direction please!
tourist: uhhh i uhhh can you walk? i mean how do you move around on land?
mermaid: I can sort of slide about when I pull myself with my hands.
tourist: how um, i got into trouble with this the other day, apparently asking a girl their weight in this kingdom is rude, but uh can I carry you?
mermaid: I don't think so! How dare you think you can just touch my scales and get away with it?
tourist: but but but, how uh this ground uh rubble and rock but uh sorry...... oh dear
Summarize the dialogue | Tourist opened a door and found a mermaid. The mermaid is interested in the other type of mermaid. The mermaid can slide on land when she pulls herself with her hands. Tourist got into trouble for asking a girl her weight. |
enigmatic wizard: I see you are a traveler from the far east
traveler: I am indeed! I want to see what this crazy world has to offer!
enigmatic wizard: I am an enigmatic Wizard. I wear a robe and cast spells for no reason. I do not know why I practice magic but this brings me joy. My spells light everything on fire.
traveler: How interesting! How did you come to learn these magics?
enigmatic wizard: my grandfather taught me
traveler: Really! Quite fascinating. The only thing my grandfather taught me was how to bake a perfect loaf of bread!
enigmatic wizard: hahaha..that is quiet hilarious
traveler: Isn't it! It may be simple but it has it come in handy quite often. Say! isn't that a baby dragon?
enigmatic wizard: you should be weary of those
traveler: And why is that?
enigmatic wizard: they are dangerous....really dangerous.
traveler: I'm sure they are fine! Here ya go little guy!
Summarize the dialogue | enigmatic wizard is an enigmatic wizard. He wears a robe and casts spells for no reason. His grandfather taught him. The traveler's grandfather taught him how to bake a perfect loaf of bread. |
vendor: I am sorry to hear that my friend, let's both work together and get you back on your feet so you may have a happy life. Would you mind mixing this red spice with this yellow spice and then repacking it for sale?
beggar: Of course, I'll mix them right away. Mmm... they smell delicious and rich.
vendor: Very good! Here you are, your first step towards your new life.
beggar: Thank you, very much. I will work hard for you and will not let you down!
vendor: Alas I did not mean to give that coin to the thief, he had deceived these old eyes of mine. Here let me see what else I have for you.
beggar: Ah, the sneaky thief! I cannot believe he invaded our transaction! Evil is always afoot!
Summarize the dialogue | vendor gives beggar some spices to mix and repackage for sale. The vendor accidentally gives a coin to a thief. |
#Person1#: Good morning. Madam. What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: Hello. I hope you can help me ; I'm a little worried about my new card.
#Person1#: What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: I received my new card this morning, but I'm unable to use it.
#Person1#: Oh? You mean, the ATM machine has eaten it?
#Person2#: No, it's right here, see? The ATM will not accept it!
#Person1#: You said you received your card this morning, am I right?
#Person2#: Yes. I was told it would be activated and ready to use right away. So, what's gone wrong?
#Person1#: Did you receive your PIN number yet, Madam? You see, unless you have your new PIN number, to match your new card, you cannot use it. We usually send that separately, around one day after the card, for security reasons.
#Person2#: Well, that explains it. I've been using my old PIN number! Thanks for explaining everything to me. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s new bank card cannot be used and #Person1# thinks #Person2# should use a new PIN number which #Person2# hasn't received. |
#Person1#: Sam, what shall I do with my stocks? Will I lose money?
#Person2#: There's a possibility.
#Person1#: What do you mean by that?
#Person2#: I mean if you don't sell your shares now, it's quite likely that you'll end up losing your shirt.
#Person1#: Is that so?
#Person2#: Absolutely. Take my word for it. | Sam warns that #Person1# will lose money if #Person1# doesn't sell the shares now. |
Katy: I'm tired, I'll go home soon
Ciara: me too
Mila: I'll join you then | Katy, Ciara and Mila will go home soon. |
Jeremy: what are you doing?
Piotr: having a walk with my grandma
Jeremy: how nice!
Piotr: yes she's very nice
Jeremy: you told me already that you get on very well with her
Piotr: you would meet her next time you come
Jeremy: Hope so
Piotr: have a nice week end | Piotr is having a walk with his grandma. Jeremy will meet her next time he visits. |
Beryl: don't know if this is a good idea
Linette: why?
Beryl: he doesn't like surprises
Linette: oh come on, it will be great
Beryl: or a catastrophy
Linette: it's his birthday, he'll be happy
Beryl: don't think so
Linette: let's try at least
Beryl: we can try ofc but it's on u
Linette: ok, I'll handle him
Beryl: ok, as u wish. where do we start
Linette: let's meet and discuss
Beryl: ok, I'll drop by your apt
Linette: great, see u | Linette and Beryl are planning a surprise birthday party for him. Beryl will come to Linette's apartment to discuss it. |
Alex: omg I just installed instragram and I dont understand a thing about it
Alex: feel like an old man
Miquel: hahaha
Miquel: well you are old my friend
Alex: how do I even get to the private messages?
Miquel: it's the icon above on the right side
Alex: I just got a message that someone mentioned my but I don't know where
Miquel: why do you need instagram anyway?
Alex: don't know, just wanted to try it | Alex installed instagram and doesn't understand how it works. He couldn't find the private messages section and he has a mention but doesn't know where. |
Abigail: you want to grab a beer? i had a rough week, i need to talk to someone
George: yeah, sure
George: what happened??
Abigail: i had a fight with my mom and now we're not talking
Abigail: it came to the point that she said that i couldn't come for christmas this year
George: i'm so sorry
George: i don't know why you argued, but i think she overreacted
George: forbidding you from coming home for christmas is just a lot
Abigail: you know that she doesn't like josh, she thinks he's not good enough for me
Abigail: so she was furious when i told her we had got engaged
Abigail: i'm not going to dump him just because of her
George: of course, you're not
George: you poor thing, i think you need a big hug
George: do you want me to drop by right now?
Abigail: that would be great :) thanks, George
George: ;) don't worry, in the worst-case scenario you'll spend christmas with my family | Abigail argued with her mother. She is furious, because Abigail and Josh got engaged. George will drop by and spend time with Abigail. |
Industrial Designer: it is still the right thing well there are some changes in the design requirements so there are some changes in the method also basically all this device has to do is send messages to a TV set And the m most easy way to do this is by sending pulses of infrared light to a TV set Well I th I tried to implement a picture here but it is hardly readable Can you see it ?
Project Manager: No it is not visible
Industrial Designer: No ? Well there is a energy source here And basically there it is connected to three things The user interface connected to a chip which is connected to the sender which generates messages using infrared light which are sent to the receiver That is basically the idea And there is a little picture just for your imagination how a device like this should look or can look what have I found Usually these kind of things consist of a battery infrared diode buttons chips and circuit board That is all It is cased together nothing more than that It is almost every piece of equipment every piece of every TV set is controlled infrared There are some exceptions but most of all have infrared controls And the more luxury remote controls have lithium buttons And I think that is what we w
User Interface: The glow in the dark concept we discussed
Industrial Designer: yes In the and it is a little more a little bit more fancy also So maybe we should consider that I have a basic scheme of the things which are implemented basically this is all there is There is just one chip There are a few buttons connected the buttons are lit And the whole thing is transmitted by a infrared li diode and there is not a power source here So that is basically the total design of this piece of equipment
Project Manager: So it is fairly easy
Industrial Designer: There is nothing more to it It is fairly easy It is been done many times before and I think we should we should c s succeed in in our plan to do this personally I think we should infra use infrared because otherwise our device can not communicate with almost every TV set So I think that should be clear another important point is we really should use energy sparse friendly components there are specially designed energyfriendly components which consume far less power than conventional components And if we want to use a rechargeable design or a energysave design we should really implement them for costeffectiveness we should really use a very lowcost circuit board because most of the production cost are are in this part of the equipment And the money we save on using this we can use for elaborate fancy lighting techniques blinking LEDs and all that kind of fancy stuff I think our users will really will really like that
User Interface: if we use the LEDs i does it use much more energy or
Industrial Designer: No they are p f power friendly LEDs also So we can use them So that is no problem
User Interface: For the same costs it is can be in our
Industrial Designer: no they are they are a little bit more expensive but by making
User Interface: Combined with the lowcost circuit board so it is
Industrial Designer: We can we can make its I think
Marketing: Well you could only lit the buttons the buttons that are used most So the channel switching
Project Manager: but but the question is whether two or four buttons makes m makes such a difference in the costs if you already plan to include fancy lightning techniques I guess
User Interface: I think it is the same as in the cell phone just light in in the device that that shines on all the buttons
Industrial Designer: Yes Well it is not one light it there are more lights in a in a in a mobile device
User Interface: but not for each button one LED I think
Industrial Designer: No no no no That is right that is right So well this should be it have a think about it
Marketing: Oh mine is already outdated
Project Manager: we ar we are very curio curious to what the market will feel about such a product So any income is welcome Input
Marketing: make Well then I am sure the target market is ten million units Of of which we should sell about forty percent to make the five million
User Interface: Could you step a little bit more to the right ? thank you
Marketing: But since the other part is forty percent of the market I thought earlier we might want to constrain that portion of the market But since the requirements changed that is not a good idea Well it is this till true of course That they only use ten percent the buttons The buttons to zap are used the about fifteen hundred times when the power button is only used one time And the volume buttons only four times So they are obv obviously the most important buttons And lots of people complained they kin can not find their remote control So we might want to build in a feature to support them Some audio signal Like home phones
Industrial Designer: Or a find a finding function That is quite a yes
Project Manager: It it separates our product from others as well
Marketing: Well I just said that And well this obvious and he also said it
Project Manager: So that is what the market tells us
Marketing: that is about it yes
User Interface: The volume and the zap buttons are the mostly used
Marketing: Volume they are use a lot But more than all the other buttons So
User Interface: well it should just have a design The perfect design for those only those buttons And first
Industrial Designer: Yes Yes we should focus on that I guess Well the technical there I think there are no technical difficulties There is no elaborate technique used in this kind of equipment So I do not think we have any hiccups there So we can fully concentrate on developing a product that is really what the market needs So maybe it is a good idea to think about these buttons and and and a sound signal
User Interface: the sound signal Just one thing I am just wondering the sound signal from where do you execute th the s sound ?
Industrial Designer: Yes Th that is a bit of that is a problem
User Interface: Another device is not a solution
Project Manager: maybe maybe like clapping in your hands like turning on and off the the the lights
User Interface: but maybe you will get some new technologies for it
Industrial Designer: Yes Well there there are some devices who incorporate this technique already there are video sets and they have a special button the find the remote control button You press it and your TV set starts to make a kind of weird sound and your remote controls then start to beep
Project Manager: Reports rep respend response to it
Industrial Designer: Yes Yes that is it Yes same thing
User Interface: But but TVs do not have all buttons
Industrial Designer: No so we we should use something else
Project Manager: because we do not have a a a a a home
User Interface: But I believe you will have an
Industrial Designer: We do not control the TV set so well
Marketing: And even if the TV set would have such a button you would have to walk to your TV
Industrial Designer: Yes m yes S and we b we want to make so it is is easy as possible for our customers so we should think about
Project Manager: So what about the clapping technique ? because you se
User Interface: I am convinced Sebastian will find one solution for us
Industrial Designer: It is quite complicated Well it is quite complicated Because how can you separate the clapping sound from other sounds
Project Manager: Well you see it a lot in in light lightning
Industrial Designer: Yes yes Well basically the characteristics the characteristics of clapping is just an increase in the volume the amplitude of the sound which is generated a few times within a certain period of time But there are many other sounds which are exactly the same from the point of view from a remote control
Marketing: So if if you would be watching a movie it would constantly beep
User Interface: But we can have just a home stat f a base station next to the TV Just a little antenna or something
Industrial Designer: so we do not want that Maybe we can Something like that
User Interface: Well if you lost th
Industrial Designer: is there not something f something more easily
User Interface: I do not think people would bother walking to the TV and press that button because they lost the their remote
Industrial Designer: Well I do not think No and y the the most important thing for people is that there is a central point to which they can go and b perform a a some kind of And then the remote control reports itself so w we should use have we should use something like that You do not want another device which can be everywhere in the house which you have to find first before you can find your remote control
User Interface: just a base station next to the TV is the best possibility
Industrial Designer: Yes something like that But that will be very costly I think
Project Manager: m maybe w we we do agree on on the thing that the remote should have such a function if it is possible within the costs and all that kind of things
Industrial Designer: So that is not a good idea
Project Manager: maybe Sebastian should have a detailed look later on and come up with a solution because that is his his field of expertise
Industrial Designer: Yes Yes But before I do that I w I want to warn you that by implementing this kind of a function the technical design will become more complicated and it will become more costly also Because there will be additional components which which will be used And there are some implepe imp
User Interface: And do we even prefer the sound above the the LEDs the lightning function ?
Industrial Designer: Well I I think so because when you have a p newspaper over your remote control you can not see it
User Interface: It is a unique item
Project Manager: it is a distinction in the market
User Interface: It will be an a unique feature of our remote control
Project Manager: It is a different exactly It is an uni an unique feature and I think it is worth looking and and probably more i interesting than than the lights | Industrial Designer introduced how the remote control worked and supposed that they should use infrared so that the remote control could communicate with most TV sets. He also proposed to use energy-friendly components and save the cost of circuit boards to develop elaborate lighting techniques. In order to prevent people from losing the remote control, the team decided to implement an audio signal. In terms of energy source, the team preferred to have a cradle so that the remote control could be recharged. |
#Person1#: Could you hold the elevator, please? Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: No problem. What floor?
#Person1#: I'm headed to the 18th floor, the top floor.
#Person2#: Oh, so am I.
#Person1#: Do you work there? I have an interview today with Dale Mendoza. Do you know her?
#Person2#: Yeah, I know her pretty well.
#Person1#: To tell you the truth, I'm really nervous. I had a dream last night that I was being interviewed by a three-headed monster that kept trying to bite my head off. Oh, wow, my palms are sweaty just thinking about it. I just hope Ms. Mendoza won't be able to hear my teeth chattering. I just hope I get through this in one piece. | #Person1# and #Person2# are in the elevator and #Person1# is nervous to have an interview with Dale Mendoza whom #Person2# knows well. |
Zoe: Hey everyone! Hope it's all going well. I'm planing a Jesus formal for next Wednesday (21st). Let me know if you fancy it and I'll books you in :)
Zoe: I've got Tom, Richard and Helen confirmed so far :D
Helen: Tom, when did you get back?! :)
Tom: Back on Friday! Very excited to be no longer in the motherland :D
Zoe: You'll tell us all about it on Wednesday.
Tom: :D
Anne: Count me also in for the formal. | Zoe is planning a Jesus formal for Wednesday 21st. Tom, Richard, Helen and Anne will join. |
traveler: I am sorry good fellow. I do not know anything about that. I am just passing through!
person: And where are you headed to friend?
traveler: I dont know yet. I go where the road takes me. I make my money by bringing news from place to place!
person: I have heard there is much gold here in the tower but it is so big I haven't been able to explore it yet. Maybe you could explore it with me?
traveler: I do not know. Wont you get in trouble for taking the gold?
person: There are secret spaces where gold is hidden for adventurers to find.
traveler: Hmm. What about this? I found it already
person: Wow that's an amazing find! Look, I found a plate!
traveler: Haha unless thats made of gold I dont know if its worth much
person: *I flip the plate over to reveal solid gold underneath* It's only on one side to trick people.
traveler: Should we break this open and see whats inside?
person: Sure let's see if there's something worth while inside!
Summarize the dialogue | Traveler is just passing through. Person has heard there is much gold in the tower. Traveler and person will explore the tower together. |
#Person1#: What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: Can I sign up for some classes today?
#Person1#: Which classes?
#Person2#: I would like to take a driver's course.
#Person1#: Would you like to make an appointment?
#Person2#: Why do I need an appointment?
#Person1#: You need to sign the paperwork.
#Person2#: Can I do that right now?
#Person1#: When can you come in?
#Person2#: How about 9 o'clock tomorrow morning?
#Person1#: I'll schedule you for then.
#Person2#: Thanks for all your help. | #Person1# helps #Person2# sign up for a driver's course. #Person2# signs the paperwork and books a time. |
#Person1#: Oh, no, it's a quarter to eight now. The school bus is coming in five minutes. Hurry up or we'll miss it.
#Person2#: Come on. Relax. You forget? The time has been adjusted. We have double five minutes left. | #Person2# reminds #Person1# the time for the school bus has been adjusted. |
enigmatic wizard: Hello child.
child: Hey, wizard. Got any food?
enigmatic wizard: Not unless a crystal is food. Hey, want to see me burn all these flowers?
child: I don't care. I just want something to eat. I can't eat the flowers, so you may as well.
enigmatic wizard: What a hungry child. Hmm. I actually might be able to help you. Hold this.
child: Ok. What are you gonna do?
enigmatic wizard: I'll demonstrate. I have a spell that can turn almost anything into berries.
child: I wanna see!
enigmatic wizard: Magic power let it flow through me, a feast of berries for all to see!
child: Yes! That was fantastic!
enigmatic wizard: I like magic. I don't feel hungry, so you can have the berries.
child: Thank you, kind wizard! Could you teach me the spell?
Summarize the dialogue | enigmatic wizard turns flowers into berries for a hungry child. |
#Person1#: Who did the stupid thing?
#Person2#: Maybe it was Dick.
#Person1#: I don't think so. Dick has been on the ball and he never does things like that.
#Person2#: Then it must be a naughty boy who did it. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about who did the stupid thing. |
guard: Oh not to worry. During the day they stay in the sewer, it is only at night that they seek the flesh of the living for their sacrifices.
resident: I didn't know those things lived here. I fear being here. My cabin is safeer.
guard: Where is your cabin located?
resident: I live near the river. It has such a beautiful garden. and no ever things out to kill me.
guard: What about the turtle-folk? I have heard they often launch slaving raids from their mire.
resident: Oh..those turtle folk I have a deal with. I offer them a sacrifice if they leave me be.
guard: Really? Well as long as none of your sacrifices come from Port Skyline, then that is fine by me.
resident: They are my toenails. Those turtle folks are queer creatures.
guard: That is true. Have you tried turtle-folk vinaigrette? Surprisingly tasty.
resident: No, I have not! I just want them to take my toenails and leave me be.
Summarize the dialogue | The resident is afraid of the things in the sewer. The guard assures him that they stay there during the day. The resident offers the turtle-folk a sacrifice if they leave him be. |
Leslie: Hello everyone :) we're meeting today at 6 at my place, dont forget!
Jackie: Hey gorgeous, will be there together with my famous salad
Mike: I'm just gonna bring some wine, if that's okay. I'm not a very good cook so it's probably for the best, haha!
Lucy: Mike, I feel ya! tried making a cake but I think it will end up in trash...
Leslie: Oh no, don't throw it away!!!! David will eat it!
Lucy: better not, I honestly don't think it's edible... will try to salvage it but I think I'm past the point o no return
Josh: I made a fantastic cake!
Lucy: Really??!! omg I feel so bad now...
Josh: Yeah. I should note by "made" I mean " bought", still counts, right?
Mike: wow looks like we all suck at cooking lol
Lucy: would appear so! drinks I know but food... that is tricky!
Leslie: should I turn the evening into a cooking class?? Looks like some of you could use it! no offense haha
Josh: none taken! I'm sure my gf would be happy it I cooked for once ;)
Jackie: you never cook anything? what do you eat?
Josh: mostly take outs so I'm really looking forward to your salad!
Jackie: it's real simple, I can teach you!!
Josh: I'm afraid you'd just be wasting your time... | Leslie, Jackie, Mike, Lucy and Josh are meeting at Leslie's place at 6. Jackie made a salad. Lucy tired to make a cake, but it didn't go well. Mike, Lucy and Josh don't consider themselves good cooks. |
#Person1#: Good evening. Welcome back to Miss Know It All. For today's program, Mr. John Smith, chairman of National Weight and Health Association, has come with findings from out recent NWHA survey on obesity. Now, Mr. Smith, what is the purpose of your survey?
#Person2#: We wanted to explore how people around the world view obesity or being overweight. Actually, obesity has gone global.
#Person1#: How did you do it?
#Person2#: We interviewed 16,000 people in 16 countries.
#Person1#: How large is the overweight population of the world according to your estimates?
#Person2#: 1.6 billion including 18 million children under age 5.
#Person1#: Really surprising, isn't it? And what are your findings about people's attitudes regarding obesity?
#Person2#: Our survey found that people in Brazil feel the most pressure to be thin. 83% of Brazilians think there is too much emphasis placed on weight. French are most likely to blame Americans. They use American's fast food as an excuse for their overweight problem. Russians are most likely to blame their parents for obesity. They are followed by Germans and Indians. When asked who encouraged them to try to lose weight, the Swiss tend to exclude their doctor.
#Person1#: Stay tuned for more about the NWHA survey, we will be back soon after the break. | #Person1# and Mr. John Smith talk about John's survey on how people view obesity. John tells #Person1# different country has different views on obesity, and #Person1# is surprised. |
#Person1#: Emergency road service. May I help you?
#Person2#: I have a flat tyre.
#Person1#: All right. What's your membership card, please?
#Person2#: 489 3362 1978.
#Person1#: And your name?
#Person2#: Eve.
#Person1#: What's the expiration date on your card?
#Person2#: It's July 16, 2009.
#Person1#: Where is your car now?
#Person2#: It's on the west street, near Royal Hotel.
#Person1#: And which direction were you going?
#Person2#: I was going west.
#Person1#: What is the make and model of your car?
#Person2#: BMW 530.
#Person1#: What color is it?
#Person2#: It's red.
#Person1#: What's your licence plate number?
#Person2#: SAY 201.
#Person1#: All right, Madam. I'll have a tow truck there within 30 minutes. | #Person2# calls Emergency road service as #Person2# has a flat tyre. #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about the car and promises a tow truck will be there soon. |
Chris: so what are you doing with yourself got a fella?
Jane: yes a recycled one
Chris: what you mean
Jane: an old boyfriend
Chris: whos that then
Jane: from Southampton and Taunton
Chris: oh right when you were proper young
Jane: yes lol
Chris: what about your kid
Jane: hes still lifeguarding but wants to get into teaching
Chris: thats good
Jane: hes got a gf in uni in Glos studying law
Chris: shes brainy then
Jane: she nice actually
Chris: you may need it when your wicked past catches up with you lol
Jane: you joker you never change
Chris: never
Jane: so how does your wife put up with you under her feet all day?
Chris: I know I do her head in
Jane: poor Soph, tell her to come and have a glass of wine with me one night
Chris: oh I like that, she gets offered alcohol
Jane: she needs it she has to put up with you lol | Jane came back to her old boyfriend from Southampton and Taunton. Her son works as a lifeguard but wants to get into teaching. He has a girlfriend who studies law. Jane wants to meet up with Chris' wife Soph. |
Roxbury: were back! Safe and sound!
Todd: good to hear. like we missed you
Roxbury: i know you did not basterd
Tempest: how's NY?
Roxbury: busy as always. like it was when we were together two ys ago
Kimberley: im sure Kim used Black Friday all right
Roxbury: you bet. the car's totally packed!
Todd: the best reason why going there makes no sense whatsoever!
Roxbury: anyways need to take a rest, talk to you all later | Roxbury and Kim are back. They did shopping during Black Friday in New York. |
Terry: do you know that the child of Gosia is already 7?
William: right! it was abducted in 2012
Meghan: a very sad story
Ella: I wonder if she sees the child ever again
Terry: she talks to her via Skype
Ella: but that's not motherhood
Meghan: even the father agrees now that the child should return to the UK
William: So what's the problem?
Ella: The grandmother doesn't want to allow it
Ella: and the girl speaks only Arabic
Terry: this is really tragic
Terry: I don't have an idea what else she could do
Ella: go there?
Terry: hmm, isn't it too dangerous?
Terry: or maybe they know her there
Meghan: and now she would abduct the child?
Meghan: seems stupid
Meghan: I believe in the legal battle
Terry: but who in Libya cares about decisions of British courts?
Terry: I think it's useless | Gosia's daughter is 7. She was abducted in 2012 and lives in Libya. Gosia talks to her via Skype. She can't come back to UK because the grandmother does not allow it. |
Sarah: In the shops now.
Sarah: Is there anything you want me to get for you?
Barb: Something for dinner would be nice.
Sarah: What would you like?
Barb: Comfort food...
Barb: Soup?
Sarah: What flavour?
Barb: Pumpkin if they've got it.
Sarah: Anything else?
Barb: Or chicken noodle
Sarah: And some nice crusty rolls to go with it?
Barb: Actually some croutons but if not crusty rolls will be fine.
Sarah: OK. Consider it done! xox | Barb would like Sarah to buy some pumpkin or chicken noodle soup with croutons or crusty rolls. |
#Person1#: Well, that's it. 7 appointments in Paris at beginning of next week, and 4 in Frankfurt at the end of the week.
#Person2#: It's certainly a tight schedule.
#Person1#: Now it's a question of getting there. I need a flight to Paris on Sunday evening and a hotel in Paris for 3 nights. I have to be in Frankfurt by 11 on Thursday morning. And I will need a hotel for one night. I will head home on Friday.
#Person2#: At what time?
#Person1#: My last appointment is at 3, so I should be free by 5 at the very latest. I think I could get to the airport by 6.
#Person2#: Do you know how far you will be from the airport at 5?
#Person1#: No, not really.
#Person2#: So you are not sure how long it will take to get there?
#Person1#: No, but I am sure it won't take more than an hour.
#Person2#: Don't forget it's Friday nighty. If Frankfurt's anything like London, everybody will be leaving for the weekend. It will be a rush hour and traffic might be moving very slowly.
#Person1#: You are a pessimist.
#Person2#: I am a realist. | #Person1# will have 7 appointments in Paris and 4 in Frankfurt next week. When arranging flights and hotels, #Person1# thinks #Person1# could get to the airport by 6. However, #Person2# thinks #Person1# would need more time because it will be a rush hour. |
Jim: Old friend has just reached out to me.
Jim: Said he needed help with transport of things from one warehouse to another
Martin: Great!
Martin: Guess you have something to do then
Jim: Yeah. I can finally break the routine.
Martin: Get dressed though.
Martin: Tomorrow's gonna be cold
Martin: I guess you don't want to get sick 1 week before our trip
Jim: Ofc
Jim: I'm not a kid Martin.
Martin: Are you? :P
Jim: :/ | Jim is going to help out his old friend. Martin wants Jim to get dressed according to the weather as they are going on a trip in a week. |
Ria: I took Dara took the GP this afternoon for her rash
Ben: oh great, how did it go?
Ria: ok, we got some cream, it's not serious but might be there for a while
Ben: glad she's ok
Ria: yeah she's not bothered to be honest
Ben: did you have to wait long?
Ria: not really, I was pretty pertrified with 3 kids in the waiting room but I think they fast forwarded us a bit!
Ben: can they do that?
Ria: dunno, but it said the GP was running late and then we got called in before it was even our appointment time...
Ben: maybe someone cancelled?
Ria: thats what I thought
Ben: lucky!! | Dara has a rash. Ria took her to the doctor. There were three children waiting, nonetheless they were called in before their scheduled appointment time. The doctor gave them some cream. |
Mom: Hi Dear. Just want to hear from you.
Janette: Hi, Mom. So nice of you. I love you.
Mom: I love you too, Janette. What's new?
Janette: Oh, Mom. I don't know how to tell you.
Mom: What happened?
Janette: Mom, I've got mice in my kitchen! | Janette has mice in her kitchen. |
Andrew: hey
Ginny: hello
Andrew: how are you?
Ginny: nice
Ginny: :)
Ginny: and you?
Andrew: me too | Ginny and Andrew are doing fine. |
young princess: I want to be free, this tower may look nice from the outside but its a prison, Im so unlucky
a frog: How will you be free? By finding a prince?
young princess: Yes only a prince can set me free but no one dares to come near the tower, my mother the witch turns men into frogs, Im destined to be alone
a frog: Maybe the only way out is to kiss the frog? I was once a man after all before I was a tadpole.
young princess: Were you a prince? are you tricking me into kissing you?
a frog: I once was a man, but I am unaware of my social standing. I was rebirthed into a frog.
young princess: I guess theres no harm in trying, maybe you were a prince and you can finally break my curse.
a frog: It would be nice to help you or both of us out instead of withering away down here. Then we can run away...
Summarize the dialogue | young princess wants to be free. She is trapped in a tower. She can't get out because her mother turns men into frogs. The frog suggests she kisses him. |
#Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Good morning, Nathaniel. This is Leah calling from the International Student Office.
#Person1#: Good morning.
#Person2#: The reason I'm calling is because Ms. Collins will not be able to call you back until next week.
#Person1#: Oh. I had hoped she would have called me back yesterday.
#Person2#: She's terribly sorry about that. She had to leave the office suddenly and won't be able to return until next week. She hopes you understand.
#Person1#: Is there someone else I can talk to?
#Person2#: She asked me to call you to book an appointment with someone else today. When are you free today?
#Person1#: Any time after 2 pm today would be good for me.
#Person2#: Mr. Liu is available at 2:15 today. Will that work for you?
#Person1#: I'd prefer to speak with Ms. Fonda.
#Person2#: I'm afraid she isn't available this afternoon. She has an opening at 11:30 this morning. Will that work for you?
#Person1#: that will be fine.
#Person2#: Ok, we'll be expecting you at 11:30. See you then. | Leah informs Nathaniel that Ms. Collins will not be able to call him back until next week, so he needs to book an appointment with someone else from the International Student Office. Nathaniel decides to speak with Ms. Fonda. |
#Person1#: How long have you played the piano? You're great.
#Person2#: Thanks, I've been playing since I was 9 and now I'm 17. I have to practice for 2 hours every day, but I love it.
#Person1#: That's good. Since you do it so much, I wouldn't be able to sit still that long. Why do you like it?
#Person2#: Well, now that I have more experience I write my own music. I feel creative and I enjoy making people happy as they listen to me.
#Person1#: That's cool. I feel that way when I play soccer. When I play I feel good about using my skills and people like to watch me, you know what I mean?
#Person2#: Exactly. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s been playing the piano since the age 9 and #Person2# feels good when playing. #Person1# says #Person1# feels the same way when playing soccer. |
Agnes: Heyyy. Just a quick question… So I was wondering what to read for the next seminar… I think I won’t have the time to read everything so perhaps you could give me suggestions? 🙏🏼
Donna: Hey Agnes
Donna: Yep, sure. I haven’t read everything just yet but I’d say read Gary Cross, “Kid’s Stuff: Toys and the Changing World of American Childhood”
Donna: I think it’s interesting and also gives you a nice overview of the subject (which is what you desire 🔥 if you’re not planning on reading everything)
Keith: Yeah, that one is good. I’d also say read Regan
Keith: The titles goes along the lines of “War Toys, Movies … & Militarization”
Keith: It’s in the bibliography Mary gave us
Tim: It’s “War Toys, War Movies, and the Militarization of the United States”
Tim: by Reagan, R.
Keith: Oh wait… WAT??? 😹😹😹
Tim: 🤣🤣🤣
Donna: How confusing 😂
Agnes: I’ll remember the title and the author
Agnes: Forever
Agnes: Any other suggestions?
Tim: Well, it would be an obvious choice to read a couple of chapter from Mary’s book
Keith: It’s titled “Wounding Mars”
Keith: Or was it “Wounding Venus”?
Agnes: LOOOOL
Agnes: Guys this was an innocent question about readings for a seminar in cultural history, you can’t be treating me like this. I’m an adult student, I have a job, I have yet another job, I have a child
Agnes: Lots of them actually 👶🏽👶🏽👶🏽👶🏽👶🏽
Agnes: And I can’t read your JOKES for the seminar!!!!
Agnes: 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Agnes: To be fair I remember that one, it’s Wounding the World, right?
Keith: Yes 🤗 Catchy title, isn’t it?
Agnes: Yeah, I was actually thinking about it and thought that the initial Ws are supposed to make us think of World Wars
Tim: Yeah, that makes sense. Never thought about it
Donna: We can ask her
Agnes: Tim and Keith are in splendid shape, I think they should do it
Tim: I will ✨ | Donna recommends Agnes reading "Kid’s Stuff: Toys and the Changing World of American Childhood". Keith recommends "War Toys, War Movies, and the Militarization of the United States". |
Marion: guys, have you managed to return the car?
Jeff: yes, we've just left their office
Marion: have they found the scratches?
Kim: no! They didn't say anything
Simon: so relieved
Jeff: When the guy was checking the car I realised I was shaking a bit
Jeff: but everything went well
Marion: phew! | Jeff and Kim returned the car to the office. The guy who's working there didn't find any scratches on it. |
person: It's really bad. I've never seen anything quite like it.
man: Yeah, what are you doing here?
person: I came in seeking shelter from the rain. How about you?
man: I just came for a drink. I chop down trees all day, and it is tiring
person: Wow! That sounds exhausting.
man: Yes it is. What do you do for a living?
person: Unfortunately, I'm homeless. My family disowned me and now I live on the streets.
man: I'm sorry to hear that. Why did they disown you? let me buy you a drink
person: Oh, thank you so much kind sir. I refused to marry the man they sold me to because he was abusive. They were going to lose the dowry so they disowned me.
man: Go avenge yourself
person: I could never hurt my family, sir
man: Why not? They were awful to you
person: But to hurt them with an axe? That would just be wrong. I couldn't. Thank you so very much for this drink!
Summarize the dialogue | The weather is bad. The person came to the pub seeking shelter from the rain. The man chops down trees for a living. The man's family disowned him because he refused to marry the man they sold him to. The man offers the homeless person a drink. |
#Person1#: I am so happy to know that the promotion campaign for our new product is very successful. We just made a record sale this season.
#Person2#: That is very encouraging news. I heard that the marketing department has done a three months research, they sent the feedback information to the research and development center by the end of every month. That is to say, the R&D center redesigned the product twice before it was launched into the market.
#Person1#: It is not an easy job. How do you like the advertisement for the new product?
#Person2#: That is the best one I have seen. I am sure our target customers, young people will love it.
#Person1#: Certainly. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their successful new product which made a record sale and there is much efforts behind it. |
#Person1#: What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: Your secretary seems to think she is being harassed.
#Person1#: What? You've got to be kidding me!
#Person2#: I wish I were, but i am deadly serious. She said you invited her to dinner last week.
#Person1#: Of course I did. As recongnition for a job well done. Once a month I invite the most productive employee to dinner.
#Person2#: Well, there is no problem there. But she seemed to think that you were angry when she refused, and that your motives are personal and not professional.
#Person1#: I think she's misinterpreted my intentions. What happens now?
#Person2#: Our harassment policy requires that we have a meeting with the HR manager and Miss Brown. It's quite serious. You could be reprimanded, or even fired if we find evidence that you were pressurin
#Person1#: I understand that. But I hope that we can get to the bottom fo this and show Miss Brown that she misunderstood my reaction.
#Person2#: That's the purpose of the meeting. Sometimes a mediated conversation will straighten things out, and a little discussion and apology can calm the waters. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that Miss Brown thinks she is being harassed by #Person1#. #Person1# is astonished and explains the fact. #Person2# says they will have a meeting to straighten things out. |
bird: It's raining today! I hate the rain.
monkey: is it.i love rain
bird: Wish i could say the same. I'm on top of a tree right now and scared to fly because the rain will make my wings wet.
monkey: ya..i know..i like to see the rain..no to wet!
bird: You don't even have to hide from the rain. I'm jealous.
monkey: haha
bird: Thanks. That really helps. I hate thunder as well. :(
monkey: what are you doing now?
bird: I'm just hiding under this leaf and waiting for the rain to pass by. I have no food.
monkey: ohh..god..no worries..the rain will stop soon
bird: I hope so! What are you doing?
monkey: i am sitting under an old building with my friends and watching the rain
bird: How many friends are you with?
Summarize the dialogue | monkey loves rain. Bird is hiding from the rain. |
guest: Hello my highness
the princess: I'm feeling a bit sick to my stomach today. I can't believe my father is going to marry that horrible woman. I miss my mother.
guest: I am so sorry to hear that is there anything I can do for you
the princess: Take a walk with me and keep me company. Where have you come from? I am happy to meet you?
guest: I am from the town just north of here I would love to walk with you
Summarize the dialogue | The princess is feeling a bit sick to stomach today. Her father is going to marry a horrible woman. Guest will walk with her. |
#Person1#: I've been thinking of changing my job.
#Person2#: Do you think you'll leave the airline soon? It is really a well-paid job, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, but I'm getting tired of being constantly on the move. I just want to settle down. | #Person1# works for an airline but wants to change #Person1#'s job to settle down, |
clergy: Hello my people welcome to our place of worship
Summarize the dialogue | clergy welcomes his people to his place of worship |
clergy: Good day fine people.
people: good day sir
clergy: I see we are all gathered for the ceremony.
people: yes i am looking forward to it in the nice, quite, countryside.
clergy: I have the oil for the priestess. You may all knell before her.
people: do we need a prayer book and candles?
clergy: Yes, and this symbol must be put by the candles.
people: okay, will do that, it is really peaceful in this small town.
clergy: Yes I see that. Even when I collect for the poor, the people are kind and gentle.
people: thats good, i live in a big city too much noise.
clergy: We will now let the priestess anoint the believers with oil.
people: i thank you for being so nice to a stranger
clergy: The candles are burning low. It draws on darkness. The ceremony is over. May you have the blessings of the most powerful.
people: thank you
Summarize the dialogue | clergy is collecting for the poor. He is in a small town. The priestess will anoint believers with oil. |
#Person1#: Wake up, it's time for school.
#Person2#: I'm so tired. Let me sleep for five more minutes.
#Person1#: You have to get up and get ready for school.
#Person2#: I know, but just five more minutes.
#Person1#: I can't let you go back to sleep, because you won't wake back up.
#Person2#: I promise I'll wake up, in five minutes.
#Person1#: You still need to eat breakfast, take a shower, and get dressed.
#Person2#: I realize that, and I can do all that when I wake up in five minutes.
#Person1#: I don't want you to be late for school today.
#Person2#: I'm not going to be late today.
#Person1#: Fine, five more minutes.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# wakes #Person2# up for school. #Person2# is sleepy and wants five more minutes on the bed. |
Jack: how was your date last night?
Charlie: It was a total disaster!!
Jack: really? What happened?
Charlie: i got drunk
Jack: ha ha!
Charlie: not funny!
Jack: sorry mate!
Charlie: i got there a bit late cause she’s never on time. sitting at the table wondering where is she so I call her and she says i’m stuck in traffic.
Jack: so what did you do?
Charlie: had no choice but wait for her
Jack: so how long did you wait?
Charlie: An hour. I was sitting there looking like such a loser so i ordered a glass of wine and then another and another..
Jack: so you got drunk!
Charlie: and i talked to other people girls mostly
Jack: but she kept you waiting so what were you supposed to do
Charlie: I know but still feel awful. she was furious when she so me drunk behaving like such an idiot in that posh restaurant!
Jack: what happened then?
Jack: She didn’t want to stay took me home straight away! | Charlie's date last night was a total disaster. He came a little late because his girlfriend was never on time. When he was waiting for her, he drank some wine and talked to other girls. When his girlfriend arrived, he was drunk. She became angry and took him home. |
guard: I do not have patience for loser,If you do not want to fight for the king, get out of here
soldier: Show some respect, us soldiers have not yet been called to duty and it is not your place as a guard to tell me how to do my job
guard: Can't you see my shield?? I am inpenetrable!!
soldier: Let us try to set aside our hostilities, it seems we are making the villager nervous
guard: Ok.Let's star all over again.For the good of our king
soldier: Yes, we are united by our king. As a gesture of goodwill, here is my precious family heirloom, a beautiful toe ring that I inherited from my grandfather
guard: Thanks.Does it looks great on me or what?
soldier: It looks fantastic on you! Let's go say hi to the villager and see if they need anything
guard: Let me get all this moos of the way
soldier: Yes, we need to be sure that nobody trips over this moss
Summarize the dialogue | Guard and soldier are arguing. Soldier gives guard a toe ring as a gesture of goodwill. They are going to visit the villager. |
foreign ambassador: You are a trouble maker. Why should I let you go?
captive: I am innocent. I would never cause anyone trouble. If you let me go I promise to bring no harm to you or anyone.
foreign ambassador: How can I trust you? Do you think I'm really that naive?
captive: I think you are a wise man that attempts to do the right thing.
foreign ambassador: Explain to me what you did exactly to get here. I know the gist, but in your own words,
captive: I was in the wrong place at the wrong time. I have been mistaken for someone else. I have done nothing worthy of being made a prisoner.
foreign ambassador: I've heard this story before. I'm skeptical.
captive: Do you have a family?
foreign ambassador: Yes. A wife and two kids.
captive: How devastating would it be if you disappeared and never came home? Please have mercy and do the right thing.
foreign ambassador: You are right about that technically. They would be sad. Sigh...
captive: Please don't let me perish in this cage inside this yurt.
Summarize the dialogue | The captive is imprisoned in a yurt. He is innocent and has been mistaken for someone else. The foreign ambassador has a wife and two kids. He is skeptical about the captive's story. The captive asks the ambassador to let him go. |
armed guardsmen: Oh that's right I forgot. I'm sorry, so many citizens it's hard to keep track sometimes.
watchmen: Oh I did forget. A traveler passed through to see the king. Said they were from the King's army in the west. Looked legit.
armed guardsmen: You what? You allowed sometime to enter without telling the guards?
watchmen: Should we sound the alarm? I mean it seemed so late, and I hated to wake the guards.
armed guardsmen: I think we should be fine. I'll do a search myself.
watchmen: Oh good, because I'm off duty, and the drink she calls me.
armed guardsmen: Mind if I join after my search?
watchmen: Ah and leave the tower? I thought you guardsmen were all business. I see the King has lost your loyalty as well with his foolishness.
armed guardsmen: We have 2 hours to kill in between shifts. I need some meade!
Summarize the dialogue | Watchmen forgot to tell the guards that a traveler passed through. The traveler said they were from the King's army in the west. Watchmen is off duty and wants to join the armed guardsmen for a drink. |
Frank: Eliza
Frank: Im going to IKEA to get some furniture stuff for our kids
Eliza: Oh do we still need anything
Frank: I might get something special for Morris
Frank: His bday is coming up
Eliza: Yeah that's a good idea
Frank: And we need some new lamps
Frank: They have deal this week
Eliza: Are we getting a new lamp for Jeanine?
Eliza: She needs a new lamp before she goes to school
Frank: I will take care of that
Frank: Do you need anything?
Eliza: Hmm I think we're both good
Eliza: But if you feel like buying something useful
Eliza: then I am ok with that
Frank: I will go for a few rounds in Ikea
Frank: And will letcha know
Eliza: Thanks dear
Eliza: I will see you tonight | Frank is going to IKEA to buy furniture and a gift for Morris. Eliza wants him to buy a lamp for Jeanine. |
Kenneth: hey paul
Kenneth: do you like theme parks?
Paul: i hate to admit this since i'm a 20 year old MAN
Paul: but I LOVE theme parks lol
Paul: hahaha sorry for my excitement
Kenneth: a couple of friends and i are planning a trip to disney world for spring break
Kenneth: you in?
Paul: YES!!!
Paul: COUNT ME IN!!!! :-D :-D :-D
Kenneth: awesome!!
Paul: how many people will be there?
Kenneth: there's around 7 of us
Kenneth: pretty big group
Paul: the more people the better!!!
Paul: dude you have no idea how excited i am :-)
Kenneth: we still have to figure some of the details
Kenneth: like airfare and lodging and stuff like that
Paul: i'll take care of that!!!!!!!!
Paul: i love doing that stuff!!!!!
Kenneth: thanks man!
Paul: please send me all the details like dates and budget and i'll start working
Kenneth: i'll text you later today with that info
Paul: OK! thanks for the invite bro!! | Kenneth invites Paul for a trip to Disney world. Paul is excited and will look into details for the whole group. |
peasant: I see. You need to be careful wandering the town square alone.
child: Why is that, Sir?
peasant: I have seen a lot of bandits around here stealing and getting into fights. I'm sure your parents wouldn't want you to get harmed.
child: Oh my! Thank you so much. What is your name?
peasant: Katia. What is yours? That food sure looks delicious.
child: It is. My name is Timmy. What brings you to the town square?
peasant: I must beg for scraps of food. I have no job and I barely eat.
child: Oh no! How terrible. Please have some of mine.
peasant: Thank you. Are you sure your parents won't get mad at you for giving your food away though?
child: They will not. They always taught me to share.
peasant: Awh. You have very kind parents. I wish the King was half as nice. He is always looking down on me and my fellow peasants.
child: He is? Why?
Summarize the dialogue | child shares his food with a peasant in the town square. |
townsperson: Eh, its okay. Not very special to be honest.
the proprietor: What are you here for then? Are you wasting my time or will you buy something?
townsperson: I"m just browsing.
the proprietor: I see. Well, I'm sure that you would hate if something happened to you or your loved ones, no?
townsperson: What are you trying to say, sir?
the proprietor: Nothing, I'm just saying this jewel might save your life one day..
townsperson: That's no way to treat customers if you want to sell.
the proprietor: Hey you! Thief!
townsperson: That's what you deserve for treating customers poorly.
the proprietor: Actually, ever since I started selling these jewels no thief has been able to steal from me. The protection offered by the magic jewel allows me to stop thieves before they can get away. Isn't that proof that the jewels work?
townsperson: Not really. It could just be you scaring them of beforehand. You're telling me this bone is magic too? Wooooooooo
Summarize the dialogue | the townsperson is just browsing in the shop. The proprietor is trying to sell him a jewel. He claims that the jewel protects him from thefts. |
Nikki: I'm making toasts
Claudia: Amazing
Iris: I'm coming down | Nikki's making toasts. Claudia and Iris will eat them. |
Jamal: <file_photo>
Terry: Taj Mahal!
Maria: Yes, we visited it today with Jamal
Ken: it's such a beautiful mosque!
Maria: it's not a mosque!
Ken: what?
Maria: it's a mausoleum
Ken: I've always thought it's a mosque
Jamal: many people think so
Maria: it is a mausoleum that an emperor commissioned for his favourite wife
Maria: I think her name was Mumtaz Mahal
Jamal: correct! :D what a good pupil!
Maria: haha, because it's such a romantic story
Maria: 20000 people built the Taj Mahal, it's so monumental
Ken: what does the name mean?
Maria: Taj is a short version of Mumtaz
Maria: and Mumtaz Mahal means "Crown of the Palace"
Ken: wow
Maria: Jamal was an amazing guide today
Ken: I wish I was there with you | Maria and Jamal visited Taj Mahal today. It's a mausoleum that an emperor commissioned for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. |
#Person1#: Well, I'm glad I had a chance to see these samples, but I'm really not in a position to make a decision right now.
#Person2#: Would you like me to leave the samples with you?
#Person1#: Yeah, why don't you do that, and then you can give me a call sometime next week.
#Person2#: Fine, Mr. Grant. Thanks for your time. I'll talk to you next week. | #Person2# leaves the samples to Mr. Grant and will talk to him next week. |
servant: hello
rat: Any crumbs to spare\
servant: I disposed them already. Check the dump
rat: Oh yummy, I will check the dumps, num, num num
servant: I wonder how you find these things yummy
rat: Hey, if I could cook like humans I would. I would whip up a meal so yummy a human would eat it
servant: That is disgusting
rat: Yea I know, the diseases turn people off
servant: try to eat more healthy stuffs
rat: I would, but digging in the trash doesn't make for the most fresh of foods
servant: You can get fresh foods from the fields
rat: Then I would have to go all the way out to the feilds, that is a lot of scurrying for a fat castle rat
servant: The walk will make you lose some weight!
Summarize the dialogue | Rat is looking for crumbs. He will check the dump. |
parent: i love my kid
fisherman: Ah, but if you really do have you taught them to fish?
parent: I am not a fisherman so no thank you
fisherman: Perhaps I could teach your child? It is a great lesson! It teaches patience and a love of nature!
parent: my child is just 3
fisherman: The perfect age to learn!
parent: ok my wife will buy fish and we will decide together and let you know
fisherman: Very welll. I thought I could convince you but apparently not! Do you not trust me?
parent: You look like a child molester so no thank you
fisherman: How dare you! You are incredibly insensitive!
parent: go i don't joke with my kid
fisherman: You picked the wrong guy to mess with!
parent: hey take it easy, I don't want to fight in front of my child its a bad example
fisherman: Don't ever come around this river again. You will regret it!
Summarize the dialogue | fisherman wants to teach the child to fish. The parent is not interested. The child is 3 years old. |
mice: Oh thank you kind sir. Are you always this nice?
monk: We monks are always friendly with nature. I don't see any cats lurking about. You are safe.
mice: That is wonderful! I am going to hang around here more often.
monk: In that case you can keep the pouch.I'm sure it will make a cozy bed.
mice: Thank you! I could use this to carry more food!
monk: I do carry snacks in this one for my blood sugar. You may have a little bit to take with you. Just save some for me!
mice: Wonderful I am starving. Here hold my sword.
monk: Where ever did you find such a tiny sword! This is adorable!
mice: I found it in someone's old glass. I think it was used to hold olives.
monk: Ha! Been to the bar, aye?
mice: Yup, there are a lot of crumbs in the bar.
monk: I especially like the cherries.
Summarize the dialogue | mice are going to hang around the monastery more often. Monk gives mice a pouch to sleep in. |
queen: It is done then! Run and gather your things and I will have a beautiful wing in the lower chambers readied for you. You will have your own maid and a whole room dedicated to arranging flowers to your hearts desire. Your child may sit in on the schooling of the children as well. This makes me so happy!
there is also a young woman selling flowers to passersby.: Oh I will! I will! Thank Thank you so much!
queen: I must contact my dress maker immediately because the position will require that you have beautiful dresses and aprons to protect them and, of course, gardening clothing as well. You will only be growing flowers for the gardeners take care of the rest. You will accompany to the flower show to find some exotic flowers to plant! It shall be so fun!
there is also a young woman selling flowers to passersby.: M'lady I would proudly die for you and if you need it, I also specialise in poisons god pray you will never have to act upon that information.
Summarize the dialogue | queen offers a young woman selling flowers to passersby a position in the palace as a gardener. |
Alexander: Personal request to send me message when you will be in taxi
Alexander: If any problem, call me
Tom: ;)
Tom: Thank You, I appreciate it
Alexander: Taxi confirmation below
Alexander: <file_photo>
Tom: Thank you for the transport, we arrived safely, although without luggages :/
Alexander: Good but bad
Tom: Yeeees | Tom arrived safely, but without his luggage. |
Mike: Where are u?
Mike: I'm waiting for u!
Carl: I'm still on boat.
Carl: We have some problems to get to the harbor.
Mike: Why?
Carl: There are terrible delays because of this storm.
Mike: Oh, I see. | Mike is waiting for Carl. Carl is still on boat, there's a delay due to the storm and they have problems to get to the harbor. |
#Person1#: Can you tell me where the pots and pans are?
#Person2#: Pots and pans are right over there.
#Person1#: Oh, thank you.
#Person2#: Could I interest you in our store credit card?
#Person1#: No, thanks. I already have credit cards.
#Person2#: But our credit card saves you 10 percent.
#Person1#: That's a nice discount.
#Person2#: Here. Let me give you an application form.
#Person1#: Thank you, but I'm just browsing today.
#Person2#: Okay. Enjoy your browsing. | #Person2# recommends #Person1# their store credit card, which saves #Person1# 10%, but #Person1# refuses. |
friends: Well we could use you in these parts. there is evil lurking.
humble knight: Evil lurking? In such a tranquil lake house? Sure you're pulling my leg.
friends: Come inside. We must not let other overhear.
humble knight: But I was enjoying the sound of the waves! Oh...Very well.
friends: There is great wealth around this lake. But it has been hunted by a man so evil and vile its unbelievable.
humble knight: I see. Greed and Villainy do tend to go hand in hand. Please, go on.
friends: A man hired by YOUR master and king robs us of every penny, every grain of wheat we harvest. We are left with nothing but blood pudding to bring us through winter.
humble knight: Now hold your tongue, friend. If what you say is true, then this will be no simple task.
friends: I need to know I can trust you. Take this token to persuade yourself to help.
Summarize the dialogue | humble knight is invited to help his friends in their fight against the evil robber. |
Tim: We're going to the cinema tonight
Tim: anybody wants to join?
Jim: what time?
Mary: 7.30
Stefano: what movie?
Mary: The Shape of Water
Stefano: it's so old!
Mary: but we didn't see it and they play it only tonight
Stefano: I've seen it already
Jim: me too | Mary and Tim are going to the cinema to see "The Shape of Water" at 7:30 p.m. Stefano and Jim have seen it. |
turtles: Thank you for the warning, I will be careful. Aren't you afraid of being caught by one of these fishing villagers? Or of that scary pelican?
fish: Never. I have learned. I don't go near the surface and go the opposite way when the lures are dropped.
turtles: You are a clever fish. I wish I was as clever as you.
fish: Stick by me and you can be! Do you eat fish?
turtles: Hmmm, I've never tried. I only eat bugs. What do they taste like?
fish: I only eat other smaller fish. They taste great. I might share them if you promise not to eat me.
turtles: Thanks! I promise I won't eat you. Here's a worm in exchange for the fish.
fish: This isn't a warm on a lure is it?
turtles: Of course not silly fish! I am a kind old turtle. I would never harm you.
fish: I need a big turtle to protect me. Other fish are jealous that I eat all their fish.
Summarize the dialogue | fish warns turtles about the dangers of fishing. turtles will be careful. fish eats other fish. turtles eats bugs. |
pastor: Hello Pope! I am so thankful have decided to come to our church.
pope: But of course, it is always nice to check in and see how things are.
pastor: I hope your room is up to standards?
pope: But of course I like that there are so many books around.
pastor: Nobody has been here since you. I was hoping that more Pope's would come, but they haven't.
pope: You do not get visitors often?
pastor: We do but not Pope's! You strictly told us that this dormitory is for Pope's only.
pope: Well yes I suppose that is true.
pastor: What are your plans for today's sermon?
pope: I never make any plans the Lord gives me the words when the time comes.
pastor: Wise one. We have added more books for you to read.
pope: Excellent, I have always enjoyed a good read.
pastor: Oh yes. The village people will be so excited you are back to visit.
pope: I would love to see all of their faces again.
Summarize the dialogue | pope is back to visit the pastor and his church. He likes the room and the books. The pastor hopes that more popes will come. |
animal: A cat wearing boots? That is a first for me!
stray cat sun-bathing: Those were made special for me by the cobbler! Take my boots again and I will tell my princess!
animal: I did not realize you were of royal heritage, cat.
stray cat sun-bathing: I am a cat! Of corse I am of royalty!
animal: Forgive my rudeness. I did not mean to offend you.
stray cat sun-bathing: Rub my belly and you have my forgiveness.
animal: There, it's done. And while you're at it, please tell the princess the forest could use more fruit trees! We animals need extra food to prepare for the winter.
stray cat sun-bathing: I will tell my princess.
animal: Thank you, you truly are an esteemed cat.
stray cat sun-bathing: I know. You live around here?
animal: Yes, the forest outside the castle grounds has long been my home. I feel blessed to live among such beautiful animals.
Summarize the dialogue | stray cat sun-bathing is wearing boots. Animal is surprised. The cat is of royal heritage. The cat will tell the princess that the forest needs more fruit trees. |
#Person1#: Hi, I want to check out. Here is my room key.
#Person2#: One second, sir, while I print out your receipt. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: May I ask, sir, if you enjoyed your stay?
#Person1#: Well, except for one night, I enjoyed the hotel. And I loved New York, of course.
#Person2#: Thank you for your honesty. I assure you there will be no cockroaches next time. | #Person2# helps #Person1# to check out and asks for feedback on the hotel service. #Person1# generally enjoyed the stay. |
#Person1#: Where would you like to go on holiday?
#Person2#: Well, I have no idea about that.
#Person1#: I would like an active holiday this year. Maybe I'll visit Ayers Rock.
#Person2#: I've been quite tired from doing so much work. Climbing the rock will use even more energy.
#Person1#: What would you like to do then?
#Person2#: Well, I just want to relax. I'm going to have dinner with my parents and then watch my favorite TV show.
#Person1#: Do you think you can do that for a whole week?
#Person2#: Oh, my sister Kate told me there will be a movie festival. They're showing many old and new movies this week. We've decided to go to the movies together. | #Person1# wants an active holiday and will perhaps visit Ayers Rock. #Person2# wants to relax and will go to a movie festival. |
Selma: Why didn't you answer the call?
Brock: I had a meeting, I told you
Selma: You are always on some meeting. This was important for me!
Brock: Can you give me a break? I'm working hard, what more can I do?
Selma: Is your job everything you can think of? What about me?
Brock: You know it's not like that. It's just difficult time
Selma: It last for a year now. I have enough of it!
Brock: What do you mean?
Selma: Don't know, I think we need some time apart... | Brock had a meeting so didn't answer Selma's call. Selma is angry at Brock and wants some time apart. |
grave digger: I do have an opening there, and I would say about 5 gold pieces.
person: I have 3 gold pieces. Would you take this gold watch instead? Its a family heirloom worth at least 7 gold pieces.
grave digger: Hmm let me have a look at it first.
person: What do you think? I have had it appraised and a certificate of authentication here. I just don't have time to sell it before tomorrow to get the gold to you.
grave digger: Seems to be worth it, so I suppose I can take this instead. But if I find out otherwise I'll find you!
person: Thank you! I completely understand. You are welcome to come to the gathering after the funeral where we will have a modest spread of food. Do you leave the Woods for things like that?
grave digger: Eh, I quite like the woods and digging so there isn't much that will keep me from that.
person: Is that why you became a grave digger? You like digging?
grave digger: That is one reason, yes. It relaxes me.
Summarize the dialogue | grave digger will take a gold watch instead of 3 gold pieces from person. |
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