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Kate: hahahaha, Gemma just came in and told us off that we have a mess with our room :D
Jane: she did what? hahahaha
Jane: she should watch her own business
Kate: right?! I don't get what she's thinking. I get she's the oldest employee but come on
Jane: what did you tell her?
Kate: that we're comfortable in our mess <3
Jane: hahaha priceless
Kate: she's fuming
Jane: I bet, how dare you speak to her like that!
Kate: she's now going around the department telling everyone that she used to think we're better than that
Jane: lol than what exactly? It's not her business if you have a mess in your room or not, she's not your manager
Kate: i know, right?!
Kate: I don't get what she's thinking
Jane: I think she's just frustrated, idk
Kate: Damn, i hope we won't be like this when we get old
Jane: I don't think we will
Jane: better safe than sorry though, we have to watch out ;)
Kate: but we did tidy up a bit
Jane: you shouldn't!
Kate: well she was partially right as we did have a mess, but the way she told us off...
Kate: as if we were little girls
Jane: i think she treats everyone like that
Jane: literally everyone as everyone's younger than she is :D | Gemma doesn't like the fact that Kate's office room is messy. |
monk: Hi
priest: hello monk, God bless you
monk: Thanks. What is the Lord doing in your life Priest?
priest: The Lord is so good. What brings you to the temple?
monk: I am writing a book about meditation.
priest: Wow! that is impressive.
monk: This sure is a pretty temple.
priest: It is, I come here often to help out the needy
monk: Cool. What kind of things do you do for them?
priest: I give them money mostly. I get local support too, you should come here often
monk: Here's a copy of my last book. The king loves this one.
priest: great! I see its is centered on love.
monk: Yes it's about marriage and how our love for our spouse is like Christ's love for the Church.
priest: great work it is! I would like to get some copies.
Summarize the dialogue | monk is writing a book about meditation. The priest comes to the temple often to help out the needy. |
#Person1#: We'd like to have a look around your house?
#Person2#: Yes, of course, please follow me.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: This is our courtyard.
#Person1#: It's so spacious, about 40 square metres, right?
#Person2#: Yes, about 46 square metres.
#Person1#: Are these corn ears hanging on the tree branch?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Very beautiful and very interesting. But why do you hang them in the tree?
#Person2#: They don't have enough time to peel it after they harvested them, so they hung them in the tree. Then in winter, they can peel corn ears in their leisure time.
#Person1#: Very good idea. Sometimes such pictures can show the house's richness. | #Person1# is visiting #Person2#'s spacious house. #Person1# finds it interesting that corn ears are hanging on the tree branch. |
#Person1#: Nice dress. How do I look? Be honest.
#Person2#: Hmm. . . you look too dressed up. How about this purple top and these jeans?
#Person1#: Well, that top is a little too tight, and those jeans aren't dressy enough. And I don't feel comfortable with that. What do you think, Vicky? You'Ve been very quiet up to now.
#Person2#: Be confident. Wear styles you're going to be comfortable in. | Vicky thinks #Person1# looks too dressed up at first but then tells #Person1# to wear comfortable styles. |
peasant: 1 dollar? Is that okay? I really don't have any money.
traders: Hmm, 1 dollar? I'll take it. I've got a lot of pumpkins to get rid of.
peasant: Okay thank you very much. Can i get one for free?
traders: Ha! Sorry peasant, I gave you that pumpkin below market value. It normally goes for at least 3 shillings. I don't know if I can give up any more pumpkins...
peasant: Fine! Fine! Fine! Just give me one pumpkin then.
traders: Hey! Calm down there! I gave you this pumpkin pennies on the dollar! Now you want another?!
peasant: I am just joking. I will have a dollar worth.
traders: Huh...you play around a little too much, peasant. I've got other customers to attend to. Why don't you go do whatever it is that you're doing at the marketplace with no money....
Summarize the dialogue | peasant wants to buy a pumpkin from traders. He offers 1 dollar. Traders give him a pumpkin for 1 dollar. Peasant wants another one for free. Traders refuse. |
Richard: you've heard of Julia and Josh?
Timothy: I haven't heard but I have seen them together
Victor: no way?
Victor: isn't he homosexual?
Richard: yes he is a faggot
Richard: don't be afraid to use this word
Timothy: maybe he has changed his orientation?
Victor: but I've also seen him with Tailor the other day
Richard: omg... you must be kidding me
Timothy: <file_gif>
Victor: hah
Richard: <file_gif> | Timothy's seen Julia and Josh together. Josh is homosexual but Victor's also seen him with Tailor the other day. |
survivors: I am hiding away. I can't fight anymore.
kings bodyguard: Fight who? Maybe I can help you, I am the kings bodyguard.
survivors: Please sir! I'm being chased by someone.
kings bodyguard: Well you are in my attic, I need to do something for you. I don't quite understand. no one is chasing you now.
survivors: They were just downstairs! Didn't you pass them on the way up?
kings bodyguard: Not anymore if there were, I just got home not long ago, I heard something up here and figured I would check it out.
survivors: Would you be able to escort me off the premises?
kings bodyguard: Of course, I can take you where ever you need to go, it is my night off.
survivors: Thank you so much for your time! I was fearful for my life.
kings bodyguard: I can certainly tell, you seem quite frightened. Why were they chasing you?
Summarize the dialogue | Survivors are hiding in the attic. Kings bodyguard is the king's bodyguard. He will escort survivors off the premises. |
police: Bread dummy! The cakes were for me and my men!
the town baker: But why such a large order? This could feed hundreds!
police: It was your mistake i cant belive you brought this much
the town baker: It is what the order said! Here are your cakes.
police: Listen baker do you want to join the slaves. i am the police. I am always right!
the town baker: Sorry sir. I love baking cakes and these are some of my best!
police: Well here is your spoon.. we will only be paying for half this order and you will take it and like it baker
the town baker: Yes yes. I understand. I'll get the bread for the slaves. They need more than slop sometimes.
police: No slop is all they need. We just need them to be healthy for a few years not 50!
the town baker: But aren't they working on stuff for the King? Don't we need them to be able to work?
police: Once they're old they have no value.
Summarize the dialogue | The town baker brought too many cakes for the police. The police will only pay for half of the order. The baker will get bread for the slaves. |
fairy interpreter: There is so much glitter here. I wonder what purpose it serves!
cricket: You are making me nervous, you aren't like any fairy I've ever seen.
fairy interpreter: I am a fairy interpreter.... A bit different than an actual fairy. I am more of a means of communication.
cricket: Oh, okay. Well, i gotta be careful, yknow. People hurt me sometimes on accident because they think I'm lucky or something.
fairy interpreter: Sometime people are very rude..... What do you suppose the Bee is doing?
cricket: Probably after all this glitter.
fairy interpreter: Well, here is some for you! It may be valuable after all!
cricket: Oh, no. Now I'm covered in it. It won't come off!
fairy interpreter: Maybe we can use this feather to get it off!
cricket: It's not working. I will surely be captured by people now.
fairy interpreter: Maybe you can use my dress as a disguise!
cricket: You are just making it worse! I'm going to go hide in the grass.
Summarize the dialogue | cricket is nervous because he is being approached by people. The bee is after glitter. Cricket is covered in glitter. Cricket is going to hide in the grass. |
cow: Say, I plan on escaping this backyard when I have the chance. I want to be free!
calf: well we should eat some of this grass first you will need your strength
cow: Eating will only slow me down, but I will take some for later. I am going to go North to the nearest village.
calf: if the grass is greener on the other side i want to come with you
cow: I would have liked to go alone, it may be a dangerous journey. Are you sure that is what you want?
calf: well danger versus this great grass i think i shall have to stay,
cow: As I thought so. But your time will come, when you realize it is far more dangerous to stay here than it is to leave.
calf: well sounds like more grass for me but if you need a distraction i can help you out
cow: Yes, if you could, I want you to create a great ruckus at mid-day. That will be my chance to escape!
Summarize the dialogue | Cow wants to escape the backyard. Calf wants to go with her. Cow wants calf to create a ruckus at mid-day. |
mad king: I WAS TOLD by the owl that it would be in the sewers
treasure seekers: What are you looking for and don't you have servants to do this? Why are you in the sewer?
mad king: the voices in my head said i must do this alone no exceptions
treasure seekers: Wait you hear voices in your head AND owls? And they still let you rule?
mad king: who are you why are you talkingto me?
treasure seekers: Hey man don't worry about who I am. I'm not the problem here. Does the queen know you're here?
mad king: no no one knows i cant let anyone find out
treasure seekers: Is this what you're looking for?
mad king: stop talking to me im supposed to go alone why are you here they said no one would be here
treasure seekers: Ok...I think we have what we came for. We'll leave you to whatever it is you're doing here.
mad king: GET OUT OF MY HEAD
treasure seekers: Are you talking to me or the voices? You should really get some help
Summarize the dialogue | mad king is looking for treasure in the sewers. He is alone because he was told by the owl and the voices in his head. |
lady in waiting: I got lost and ended up here. is there an end to this trail.. I have been walking for a long time.
ghost: You have been walking in circles. That is the effect that this trail has on the Living.
lady in waiting: Oh no! What do i do?
ghost: You must wait the night out and when the sun comes up, it will guide you to the exit.
lady in waiting: Thank you ghost. How long have you been here?
ghost: For decades or more. Time is not the same for me as it is for you. I just enjoy scaring people!
lady in waiting: Well you got me good ghost.
ghost: You may not know who I was in my previous life, and perhaps that is for the better.
lady in waiting: Were you a moral person?
ghost: I was an immoral King. I drank and feasted all day and ruled over everyone with an iron fist.
lady in waiting: Sounds like you had your fill. Do you enjoy being a ghost?
ghost: I love it. Scaring people never gets old. Especially when they're young like you.
Summarize the dialogue | lady in waiting got lost and ended up here. She has been walking in circles. The ghost advises her to wait for the sun to come up and it will guide her to the exit. |
guest: How much do you charge to shine my shoes?
shoe shiner: a simple copper piece will do
guest: Okay, that's sound like a fair deal. Shine my shoes.
shoe shiner: nno problem ill get to work
guest: I love to travel. Do you like to travel?
shoe shiner: i do but im too poor
guest: Do you have a home near by?
shoe shiner: yes but it is a small shed
guest: I love to see people's homes when I travel.
shoe shiner: that seems like a good time
guest: I just want to experience new things. That's what make life enjoyable.
shoe shiner: yes i wish i could also do the same
guest: So, tell me about this small village?
shoe shiner: its apoor place that barely scrapes by we try our hardest
Summarize the dialogue | shoe shiner charges a copper piece to shine shoes. He has a small shed at home. Guest loves to travel and wants to see people's homes. |
organism: I am about to split in 2 because I am a blob
sailor: Get back you foul monster!
organism: What are you going to do with that? I am a blob, you can hurt me with that
sailor: But this is a magical sword! Of the blob killing variety!
organism: What are you doing in the old docks?? It is to foggy in here
sailor: I am a sailor, this is my job. Why are you here? And why can you speak?
organism: If you are a sailor, then you know this place is more dangerous than most people would like
sailor: Indeed it is. Especially with strange creatures like you lurking around!
organism: yes, I could be those organism that infects people by just touching them.
sailor: TO HELL WITH YOU BEAST
organism: Again with that?? You can't touch me I am to small
sailor: I am already infected so I might as well try!
organism: I BET YOU DID NOT SEE MY SHIELD
Summarize the dialogue | Sailor is a sailor. He is infected. The organism is a blob. The sailor has a sword. |
Cassidy: Have you seen my glasses?
Ben: There are not in the bathroom?
Cassidy: No, I've already looked there
Ben: Maybe in our bedroom?
Cassidy: Forget it, I've found them, they were in the fridge. Don't ask why | Cassidy is looking for her glasses. They are not in the bathroom. She finds them in the fridge. |
sailor: You're most welcome. It's quite rough around here with these ships in but we can protect one another
drunkard: You know I started drinking because I didn't pass my exams to be a sailor, thats why you always see me in the Dock. Passing that exam was my only hope , After I failed, my girlfriend left me and got married to my classmate that passed
sailor: I am terribly sorry. Why not stow away somewhere?
drunkard: Yea, that's a good idea. I just need someone to help me start afresh. Can you?
sailor: Sure why not .. let's pick one of these two ships and get away from here!
drunkard: Thank you my angelic sailor. I promise not to ever drink again
sailor: Then let us begin our new life and see where fortune takes us!
Summarize the dialogue | drunkard failed his exams to be a sailor and his girlfriend left him. He is always in the dock. Sailor will help him stow away on one of the ships. |
#Person1#: Hello. This is the Customer service. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'Ve been getting harassing calls recently. Can I have my phone number changed?
#Person1#: Sure. What's your favorite number?
#Person2#: How about 560 436 4040.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. This number has already been registered.
#Person2#: How about 560-436-8976?
#Person1#: This number is ok. It's still available. When would you like your phone number changed?
#Person2#: As soon as possible. Can I have it right now?
#Person1#: Sure.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to change #Person2#'s phone number. |
Charlie: hey Maggie, are you available for a conference call today?
Magda: what time?
Charlie: whenever it's ok for you
Magda: honestly... I slept 3 hours :(
Charlie: ooh... I see
Magda: I have 8 messenger conversations now open :(
Magda: it's craaaazy...
Charlie: ok take it easy, we'll talk another day
Magda: tell me now if it's urgent
Charlie: just wanted to comment the spring festival, Mary told me you're with us for good
Magda: yeah... let me make it clear... I'll be able to talk about the spring festival like... in December! :) :) :)
Charlie: ok :) you're a bit busy, I see...
Magda: we're closing this one mid-november and then I'm off for holidays
Charlie: ok. I thought you have closed this edition already
Magda: I'll let you know when we start the next one but I would not expect it before Christmas, to be honest
Charlie: really??? ok, I'll wait
Magda: Why dont you write down your ideas and we'll discuss it whenever we're all ready
Charlie: ok, I will. | Magda is not willing to have a conference call about the spring festival today as she's tired and busy. After closing the mid-november edition Magda is off for holiday. Magda'll inform Charlie when the next edition starts and suggests he should jot down his ideas. |
homeless person: I know, I know. I need coin to buy soap. Now, did you bring any? I have the goods for sale. Quick before someone hears us.
barbarian: HAHAHAHA what could you possibly offer me?
homeless person: You met me behind the servants corners for .. the goods. Are you so gone you've forgotten our deal?
barbarian: How dare you try and deceive me. You are just a homeless person
homeless person: No, no. I swear! Look. See? Look in the cloth!
barbarian: Now, I know you are definitively trying to decisive me. I walked here with my sail cloth and has vanished from my bag.
homeless person: Now you listen to me. You back off or get the axe!
barbarian: A lowly homeless man can not out strong my clan. WE ARE WARRIORS.
homeless person: Then I will get away with your gold!
barbarian: HA! try again
homeless person: Perhaps these... herbs... will be worth something! I could do this all day!
barbarian: YOU Make ME MAD
Summarize the dialogue | homeless person wants to sell barbarian some goods. Barbarian is angry and threatens him. |
#Person1#: Hello. I need to reserve a room.
#Person2#: Not a problem. May I have your name, please?
#Person1#: Of course. I'm John Sandals.
#Person2#: Hi, sir. My name is Michelle. Could you tell me when you need the room?
#Person1#: Right now. I plan to be there in April from the 14th to the 17th.
#Person2#: Perhaps you didn't know that we have new room rates. Do you find that acceptable, sir?
#Person1#: Maybe. How much is a room?
#Person2#: The price per night is $ 308.
#Person1#: That sounds fine to me.
#Person2#: Fantastic! Would you like a smoking or nonsmoking room?
#Person1#: I hate cigarettes! Nonsmoking.
#Person2#: That'll be nonsmoking. Now, do you approve of a single queen-size bed?
#Person1#: That'll be no problem.
#Person2#: I'm happy to hear that, sir. Your reservation is all set except for your phone number.
#Person1#: Sure! My number is 626-555-1739.
#Person2#: 626-555-1739. Thank you for doing business with us, Mr. Sandals. | Michelle helps John Sandals reserve a nonsmoking room with a single queen-size bed from April 14th to 17th for $308 per night. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, would you like a drink before your meal?
#Person2#: Pardon me?
#Person1#: Would you like a drink?
#Person2#: Oh, I see. I'll have a beer please
#Person1#: Ok, here you are.
#Person2#: Thank you. How much is it?
#Person1#: Well, all the drinks including beer are free of charge.
#Person2#: Are you sure? Then I'd love more beer please.
#Person1#: Don't worry. It would be back again a little later.
#Person2#: Okay, thank you.
#Person1#: Are you finished?
#Person2#: Yes, may I have some more beer?
#Person1#: Oh, sure. I'll be back in a minute. | #Person2# orders a beer. #Person1# tells #Person2# all the drinks are free, so #Person2# asks for more beer. |
#Person1#: Do you know Yahoo Greetings, Edgar?
#Person2#: Sure. It's a popular e-card website.
#Person1#: Can you tell me how to send one on it?
#Person2#: Okay. Did you get the Yahoo ID?
#Person1#: ID? What's that?
#Person2#: I mean, you must register first before you send a card.
#Person1#: Oh. I see. But I have done it.
#Person2#: Ok. Choose the card which you like best, and fill in the following blanks with both your and your friend's names and e-mail addresses.
#Person1#: Is that all?
#Person2#: Don't forget to send.
#Person1#: Oh. I see. Thanks. | Edgar tells #Person1# how to send a card on Yahoo Greetings. |
animal: Oh my! Did God tell you to do this?
high priest: Indeed, a covenant long since passed. Most do not know it now, as it is done only here, at the heart of the temple. It is a symbol of the high priests willingness to live, and die, for God.
animal: You are a very faithful priest. I hope your worshippers know this.
high priest: They musn't know, and it is why it is done here. A small cut across my hand, let the blood drip onto the altar. Only I and my supplicants know this. It isn't for outward show, but inner strength, understand?
animal: Yes i do. Is that what all those scars are from?
high priest: Indeed, it is done only 4 times a year, but the scars build up. It is why I usually where gloves when serving the congregation. You may stay here, but you must promise to keep this secret.
animal: Yes but do you mind doing me a favor?
high priest: What would that be?
Summarize the dialogue | high priest cuts his hand and lets the blood drip onto the altar. It is a symbol of the high priests willingness to live, and die, for God. |
#Person1#: Jack, why don't you go to work by bike?
#Person2#: I used to, but the weather today is so nice, and I decide to walk to my company. It's a good way to take exercise though I have to leave home an hour earlier than usual. | Jack tells #Person1# why he walks to work today. |
fisherman: I have never been out there that late before but when I am out there sometimes I think I have caught a fish only to reel in kelp. What a pity all this time I was reeling in gold.
a salesman: Many overlook the magic that lays just before them. It is easy to do, if you don't know what to look for. Come back to me when you've gathered the kelp and I will repay you kindly!
fisherman: You know, with your ability to enchant things and my knowledge of the sea we could go into business together. I'm thinking we could farm this kelp and become rich.
a salesman: Spoken like a true entrepreneur! My salesman abilities and magical prowess with you're superb navigational abilities and sea knowledge, we could one day own this harbor!
Summarize the dialogue | fisherman is reeling in kelp instead of fish. A salesman offers him a reward for the kelp. |
insects: Haven't seen a big guy like you around here before...
castaway: Well I just fell off a ship and landed here I am wondering if this is a improvement or not
insects: Well, plenty of mud for everybody.
castaway: yea I guess so nothing like a mud bath huh
insects: Be careful though, I've seen my grubs die here.
castaway: well are you grubs has big has me
insects: No sir, much smaller.
castaway: ok well thats got to mean something what brings you here just the yummy food
insects: I've always lived here. I'm all about the simple things. Where else is there?
castaway: well has long has you are happy thats all that matters
insects: I think so. I just wish mom and dad would have taught me how to jump before the died.
castaway: hmm well I would say just bend you knees and push up but it might be different for you
insects: Hmm, let me try that. Hey! It's working!
Summarize the dialogue | Castaway fell off a ship and landed in the mud. Insects have seen their grubs die here. Castaway will show the insects how to jump. |
a bear: I can climb on a tree too!
small living thing: Better than me? I think not.
a bear: Well, I'm bigger so I can climb faster, but your movements are more refined. Lets call it a tie?
small living thing: It just seemed it might be hard to do with the weight difference to me.
a bear: Well, there's a reason human's aren't supposed to hide in trees while bears are around. Or squirrels. Or pretty much anything really.
small living thing: I see, I had never heard that before.
a bear: Well, surely you've heard of bears?
small living thing: Well yes, but this is my first time meeting one.
a bear: Oh, well how do you do. What are you called small living thing?
small living thing: I cannot say I know what sort of animal I am, but my name is Steve.
a bear: Hello Steve, you may call me Shaggy Bear.
small living thing: It is great to meet you shaggy bear.
a bear: So what do you eat?
Summarize the dialogue | small living thing is surprised to hear that bears can climb trees. |
Wade: are into metal ppl?
Bromley: gosh no way
Alberta: hahaha me neither. the only metal i heard was my brother 20 ys ago
Hooper: sounds good enough hey. why you asking Wade?
Wade: theres a pretty good gig in the underground
Reginald: oh yeah i like this club
Wade: true really good atmosphere
Reginald: and the sound ok too
Alberta: dfntly not where my bro used to play. we heard nothin at all
Hooper: anyway wade the gig?
Wade: sat night. take a look <file_other>
Hooper: ooo dont any of em. any good?
Wade: yeah the supports r local but also pretty cool
Hooper: oh right count me in. reg?
Reginald: i might be able to make it. gimme one day to deecide
Wade: cool guys | Wade and Hooper are going to a metal concert in the underground on Saturday. Reginald might join them. Bromley and Alberta don't like this kind of music. Alberta's brother used to play metal 20 years ago. |
king: This temple certainly is a majestic sight!
person: King! What are you doing here?
king: Just admiring the work I had commissioned.
person: This is the finest temple in the entire land!
king: Only the best for my kingdom. I searched far and wide for the rarest materials.
person: I can tell this beautiful marble is the rarest in the continent!
king: Indeed. Just a single block of that is worth more than you make in a year!
person: I can only imagine!
king: And see all this gold? I estimate there's roughly enough to fill a swimming pool if all melted down.
person: A swimming pool? What is that??
king: A basin for one to bathe or enjoy other frivolous water activities. Perhaps it is something only royalty have in their residences.
person: That sounds amazing!! I wish I could afford one!
king: It is truly a luxury among luxuries. I'm glad you can appreciate my expensive tastes.
Summarize the dialogue | king is admiring the temple he had commissioned. He searched far and wide for the rarest materials. A single block of marble is worth more than the person makes in a year. |
Tony: anybody up for a movie this evening?
David: sure, what movie
Luke: I'm up. Should I get pizza?
Tony: the answer to that question is always yes
Tony: and when it comes to the movie I was thinking something fantasy/sci-fi
David: hmm... Constantine?
Tony: I haven't seen this one in ages. I'm in. Luke?
Luke: sure, I'm always up for a nostalgia trip | Tony, David and Luke will watch Constantine this evening. They will order a pizza. |
cockroach: No. I was busy with my mouldy bread.
ghost: Well if I can't haunt and discomfort any poor soul, then I suppose you'll be my victim. Tell me, do you smell anyone here that could use a good haunting?
cockroach: Cant a poor cockroach enjoy his meal in peace?
ghost: Crying won't work on me. In fact I enjoy tears, tears of terror, but yours are sufficient too. If I have no one to haunt, then I have no reason to be.
cockroach: y thenLet me run awa
ghost: If you leave then I will have no one to keep me entertained while I wait for my next victim.
cockroach: I cant find my way out!
ghost: There is an opening and a passage you could take, but while haunting my areas I make them inescapable. Apologies for that, but you're stuck with me.
Summarize the dialogue | a ghost is haunting a cockroach. |
Grace: Mike where the fuck are you?!!!
Mike: Sorry, I got stuck in traffic!
Grace: Why didn't u say anything?! I kept waiting in the rain like a moron!
Mike: Sorry, I lost track of time
Grace: You always loose track of time, I'm so fed up with it! | Mike is late because of traffic. Grace has been waiting for him in the rain. |
#Person1#: I would like to open an account please.
#Person2#: Do you have any form of ID?
#Person1#: I have my Tennis Club card. Is that good enough?
#Person2#: I ' m afraid not. It has to be a passport or a valid driver ' s license.
#Person1#: Oh... wait a minute... here ' s my driver ' s license.
#Person2#: OK, just fill in this application. You can sit over there. This brochure explains our services. We have free checking, and you will be given a debit card and on ATM card. There is no service fee by the way.
#Person1#: OK, I ' ll fill out the form and come right back. | #Person1# wants to open an account with #Person1#'s driver's license. #Person2# asks #Person1# to fill out the form and explains the services. |
miner: I had to eat her to survive on the first night I was trapped there. Mining is hungry work!
child: you only made it one night how rude, but i guess you were very hungry
miner: Hush, child. Until you've been trapped in a mine with only a week's worth of food, you won't be able to understand how difficult it was down there. I thought I'd never see this beautiful countryside again.
child: well i am sure my parents would rescue me as an only child they give me whatever i want
miner: You spoiled brat! You wouldn't last 5 minutes in the mines. Don't you want to know how I managed to escape?
child: no you tell bad stories no princess or prince or anything just a stinky old mine
miner: Welcome to the real world, kid. There's no princesses ahead of you, only dirt and hard labour, and if you manage to survive that you might be able to relax infront of a bonfire and appreciate the sunset.
Summarize the dialogue | The miner was trapped in a mine and ate a girl to survive. He thought he'd never see the beautiful countryside again. |
Teddy: Yow. I received your gift card
Teddy: All I can say is thanks
Mike: Okay cool. Trust me t's nothing bro. | Teddy has received a gift card from Mike. |
#Person1#: My aunt told me one of her secrets--cellophane tape.
#Person2#: I just got it at the special health store. It's for my flabby arms.
#Person1#: Let me know how it works.
#Person2#: I have to say, I have had enough of this roller coaster.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. I'm like a yo-yo.
#Person2#: Last week I was down to 60 kilos. This week I had one donut more. Now I'm up to 62 kilos. | #Person2# got a cellophane tape for flabby arms caused by roller coasters and tells #Person1# how it works. |
#Person1#: I'd like this letter to go by EMS. What's the rate?
#Person2#: $7.65 for up to 2 pounds.
#Person1#: Thank you. I hear the EMS is the next day service. Is that true?
#Person2#: Well, it's true within America, but now you are in Beijing. The letter has to go through customs and get registered there. Anyway, it's faster and safer than ordinary mail.
#Person1#: Then how long will it take to get to New York?
#Person2#: It depends. Usually 3 to 5 days.
#Person1#: I see. How much does that come to?
#Person2#: That'll be $15.30. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the letter sent by EMS takes 3 to 5 days from Beijing to New York. |
#Person1#: What did the boss say?
#Person2#: He asked me if I'd like to be a newspaper salesperson?
#Person1#: You are still student so I don't think you should have time for that.
#Person2#: Don't worry about that. He said I can do that at spare time. Anyway, it's just a part-time job.
#Person1#: Okay, then. What kind of newspaper he wants you to sell?
#Person2#: It's a weekly newspaper named Olympic English. So I need to be here only on Sunday.
#Person1#: Sounds interesting. Especially that we are Olympic Volunteers.
#Person2#: That's exactly what I am thinking about, And also it's a good way to get social experiences.
#Person1#: And a good way to get some pocket money.
#Person2#: Let's do it together.
#Person1#: I'll say yes. Wait a minute. I need an IC card.
#Person2#: For what? You have a telephone at home, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes, but I don't want my Mom to tap my phone when I call Clive. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the boss wants #Person2# to be a newspaper salesperson. #Person1# thinks it is interesting. Finally, they decide to do it together. |
Paula: I'm submitting my thesis this week
Marcela: Great!
Laura: Congrats!! | Paula is submitting her thesis this week. |
#Person1#: Guess what, Mom. I got it.
#Person2#: Great. That's super.
#Person3#: What's going on? So, what did you get me?
#Person1#: Nothing. I got my driver's license. Okay. Bye.
#Person3#: Wait, wait, wait. Where are you going?
#Person1#: Mom said I could take the car to school this morning, and ...
#Person3#: Hold on here. I've prepared a few rules regarding the use of the motor vehicles in this house.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person3#: Let me get my notes here.
#Person1#: Dad! That looks like a book? Mom, Dad's being mean to me.
#Person3#: Okay, let me get my reading glasses here. Okay, here we are. Rule number one: No driving with friends for the first six months.
#Person1#: What?
#Person3#: Teenagers often lack the judgment to drive responsibly, especially when several teenagers are involved. I mean they speed, they joyride, they cruise around town way past midnight.
#Person1#: But that's not me! Do I really need this lecture? This is such a drag!
#Person3#: Furthermore, who really needs a car when a pair of shoes will work? I mean, life was different when I was your age. In fact, I used to walk to school ...
#Person1#: Yeah, yeah. I know. Both ways uphill in ten feet of snow. I've heard this story many times.
#Person3#: Yeah. Oh, where were we? Oh yes. Rule number two: You always must wear your seat belt and obey the rules of the road.
#Person1#: Duh. I wasn't born yesterday.
#Person3#: Okay, rule number three: You can't drive long distances at night because you might get drowsy and drive off the road. But driving to the movie theater is fine.
#Person1#: But the movie theater is right across the street from our house.
#Person3#: Exactly, so you can just park in the driveway and walk there.
#Person1#: Mom! Dad's being unreasonable.
#Person3#: And rule number four: You should never use a cell phone while driving. That could cause an accident.
#Person1#: But YOU do.
#Person3#: That's different.
#Person1#: How's it different? You even need my help to turn your cell phone on.
#Person3#: And rule number five: Remember that I love you, and I'm just a protective father who wants his daughter to always be safe.
#Person1#: Does that mean I can take the car now?
#Person3#: Well, I don't know.
#Person1#: Please dad, please. You're the best dad in the whole wide world.
#Person3#: That's not what you said earlier.
#Person1#: Hey, having the car keys in my hands changes my whole perspective on life.
#Person3#: Well, okay. I guess if I'm considered the best dad in the world for five minutes, then I'll accept that.
#Person1#: Yeah.
#Person3#: Okay, but drive carefully and don't forget to fill up the car with gas before you come home. [Bye. Love ya guys.] Okay. Hon, do you think I did the right thing?
#Person2#: Yeah. She has to grow up sometime. | The daughter gets the driving license and her mom allows her to drive to school. Her dad has prepared five rules of driving to obey, including not driving with friends for the first six months, wearing seat belt and obey the rules of the road, not driving long distance at night and not using cell phone while driving. Her dad loves her and is just being protective. |
Pete: hey u up?
Tanya: barely
Tanya: it's pretty late
Pete: just wanted to know if u wanted some company ;)
Tanya: LOL
Tanya: nope | Pete offered Tanya to keep her company but she refused. |
mystical lion: Rawr!!!
spirit: AH, calm down! Do not yell at me, I am here to help protect the kingdom, Why are you here?
mystical lion: Spirit! I donot know why we are here!
spirit: Well then, I wonder who brought us to this dark gloomy chamber.
mystical lion: I do not but when I find him!
spirit: Wait a second now. There has to be a reason. Look around! This place is full of crystals. Not just any crystal. but MAGICAL crystals.
mystical lion: I do not know about crystals spirit! What about you
spirit: I know all about the magic those can carry. Someone sent us here to us them
mystical lion: Take this. What do you know
spirit: Oh my goodness. This is not good mystical lion, WE NEED TO GET OUT OF HERE.
mystical lion: Is there danger!?
spirit: Someone, someone, they sent us here... to kill us! Quick! The flood is coming!
mystical lion: Roar!
Summarize the dialogue | mystical lion and spirit are in a dark gloomy chamber. They are looking for someone who brought them here. |
Amadeus: I feel sad
Hubert: oooooh why is that?
Amadeus: I don't know
Amadeus: Was thinking about my life
Wilda: Is it because of your birthday?
Amadeus: I guess
Amadeus: Another year has passed and my life continues being miserable | Amadeus is sad because he feels his life is miserable. |
Tom: Where are you?
Peter: I have no idea. LOL. Nobody speaks English
Chris: Let's meet at the golden Buddha!
Tom: There are golden buddhas everywhere. Crazy stuff
Chris: The ultimate golden Buddha. you cannot miss it
Tom: ok, I think I can see it. | Tom, Peter and Chris will meet at the ultimate golden Buddha statute. |
#Person1#: What do you want to be when you grow up?
#Person2#: Well, Auntie Molly, I want to be president of the U.S. one day.
#Person1#: Wow. That's great! But that's a really hard job. It might be the hardest job in the world.
#Person2#: But you get to live in a big White House and fly in a big plane whenever you want.
#Person1#: That's true, but you'll also have to give a lot of speeches and you probably won't have much free time. Presidents are very busy. They usually don't even have a chance to spend time with their parents.
#Person2#: Then I don't want to be the president anymore. I want to be a cowboy instead.
#Person1#: That sounds fun, too. But are you OK with getting up really early? Because that's what Cowboys have to do.
#Person2#: That's not true I can train my horses and cows to sleep late, and we can get up late together! | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# wants to be president of the U.S. and #Person1# says it will be a hard job. Then #Person2# wants to be a cowboy. |
Alex: What time does the boat leave?
Ben: At 9. But we should be there at 8.30
Alex: Thanks. Have a good night
Ben: You too! | The boat leaves at 9.00 but Alex and Ben should be there at 8.30. |
Lorna: Hi Alice!
Lorna: A donut from heaven!
Lorna: I don't even mind getting my legs touching each other after that. Thank you!
Alice: So glad you liked it! | Lorna really enjoyed the donut. |
Marie: Hello, i can order the Egyptian princess and the Aphrodite outfits for us. There is one Centurion and one gladiator or two romans. I didn't find other outfits. Is it ok for you?
Sophie: Guy said "anyway, we'll look silly", so it's up to you.
Marie: are you sure that Anne and Benoit are not joining us?
Sophie: yes, only the four of us
Marie: ok. In this case we could order the 2 romans. Guy and Paul would be alike.
Sophie: good.
Marie: <file_photo>
Marie: for confirmation. That are the romans one that i'll order?
Sophie: yes thanks. Are you also ordering ours?
Marie: yes, it's easier. Which size L ou XL for Guy?
Sophie: L is fine. And M for me
Marie: there is only one size for women. Don't eat too much before the party...
Sophie: we'll be perfect
Marie: shall we take the helmet for our men? It's not included?
Sophie: no; they'll look stupid enough without helmet
Marie: you're right, it's enough
Sophie: but we need shoes...
Marie: Princesses won't go bare foot....lol
Sophie: I don't have golden sandals!
Marie: what's your size?
Sophie: 39
Marie: i must have some for you
Marie: <file_other>
Sophie: are you opening a shop for branded shoes?
Marie: LOL... i love shoes
Sophie: i see. thanks l'll come and try some when outfits would be deliver
Marie: ok . I take care of everything | Marie will order the Egyptian princess and the Aphrodite outfits for her and Sophie and two Romans for Guy and Paul. Guy needs size L. There is only one size for women. Marie has golden sandals size 39 for Sophie, who will come and try them on when the costumes are delivered. |
Jayden: babe, can you do the laundry?
Jayden: i've already loaded the washing machine, you just need to switch it on
Quinn: yeah, sure
Quinn: buy some bread on your way home, ok?
Jayden: ok | Quinn will do the laundry. Jayden will buy bread on Quinn's request. |
John: Why are the mechanics of the game its weirdest part?
Andrew: Well, since it's a jrpg, there are more things I find unusual, to say the least.
Brett: But what about the mechanics?
Andrew: Getting to it. U move around as usual, but the combat is different. Traditional so to call it.
John: How come?
Andrew: Normally u fight the enemy, here u take turns, like program the attacks and after the enemy attacks u, next turn comes. It's been like that since the very beginning. | Andrew explains to John and Brett why the mechanics are the most complicated part of a jrpg game. Andrew is surprised by the way fights are executed in the game. |
Sarah: How are we doing on the wedding invitations?
Connor: Good I think we only have around twenty left
Sarah: only? :D
Connor: we had a hundred...
Sarah: true true okay
Sarah: so let's try getting as many as we can out of the way this weekend, okay?
Connor: sure
Connor: we could invite some people over
Connor: make a party out of it?
Sarah: How many can we squeeze in this way?
Connor: let me check
Connor: 6? 7?
Sarah: perfect, Saturday?
Connor: great :) | Sarah and Connor are going to invite 6 or 7 people over to a party on Saturday, to give them wedding invitations. |
blacksmith: Take the bow and arrow while you leave the shovel with me to repair. You'll need a weapon if you are to keep yourself safe from the wolves. Have you a son that could also do work for me?
peasant: Why thank you!!! I have two sons, what work can our family do to repay your kindness?
blacksmith: I have been given a royal assignment by His Majesty the King. It's vital I do provide good work to get in his good graces. He has requested 500 swords for his army and I'll need help to make that many. I can teach your sons the skills they need so long as they are trustworthy and reliable.
peasant: My whole family is dependable, it is what I am known for and the same can be said of my sons.
blacksmith: I am pleased to hear that. If the King is happy with the work I will be rewarded handsomely. I would be willing to train them to use the bows and arrows against the wolves if the work is satisfactory. How old are your sons?
Summarize the dialogue | blacksmith gives peasant a bow and arrows and asks him to leave the shovel with him to repair. blacksmith has been given a royal assignment by His Majesty the King and needs help to make 500 swords for his army. peasant's two |
Oscar: Hi! I've heard that your sister speaks German fluently. Is this true?
Oscar: Is she looking for a job?
Oscar: I have a language school and right now I am desperately looking for a German teacher.
Emma: She does, but I'm not sure if she's ready to go back to work. She has recently given birth to her daughter and as far as I know she would like to spend some time at home with the baby.
Emma: But I will call her and let you know.
Oscar: Ok, thanks!
Oscar: Tell your sister congratulations! :-)
Emma: Laura said that she is not ready to leave Olivia with a babysitter, but she reminded me that we have a friend, who has a major in German.
Emma: Give me a second, I will try to contact her.
Oscar: What did she say?
Emma: Janice is interested, but she wants to talk to you on her own.
Emma: I gave her your phone number, I hope you don't mind it.
Oscar: Emma, you're a godsent!!! :-) Thanks!
Oscar: I was getting really desperate. You can't imagine how hard it is to find a German teacher in this town.
Emma: You're welcome. :)
Emma: Oh, really? I thought it is a rather popular profession.
Oscar: Well, it turned out it is not. I've been looking for a German teacher since June!
Emma: Then I'm happy that you've found one (potentially, of course). :)
Oscar: Once again thank you for all your help!
Emma: And once again: you're welcome, Oscar! :) | Oscar has a language school and needs to hire a German teacher. Emma's sister speaks German, but she is not interested in this job offer as she has recently given birth. She has a friend to recommend. Referred girl is interested and will speak with Oscar on her own. |
Marketing: Yes I made it English from now on Where are are all the other presentations ?
Industrial Designer: I just put it in the in the shared folder so it should be I think so conceptual design What or whatever does it
Marketing: Ah Because I see only my own presentation
Industrial Designer: No no no can you go back one ? because it has to be PowerPoint pre components design that is it
Marketing: This ? I will just put it in there
Industrial Designer: I did get a bit more done than the last time because I knew that I did not have time so I just copy and paste everything into the
Marketing: I can not cut and paste it into the other folder but
Project Manager: You can look at the final report because I have to record everything we are deciding and such so I am trying to write it down between everything else
Industrial Designer: Sometimes I have these popups or these sounds and there is nothing there and also with I do not know how to use PowerPoint so it takes me forever to get something done with it
User Interface: I I have got the same problem as well
Project Manager: Here we go again Welcome we have again three presentations and then we have to decide on what concepts the mobile phone has to f the remote control has to support
Industrial Designer: Who wants to start ?
Marketing: Alright Did you open it already or no Ah Ah Yes So welcome to the marketing presentation once again this time about trendwatching well there has been inv investigation again in the in the remote control market it shows a number of developments I will address them in a moment fashion watch watchers have detected the trends for young public because that is our public well fruit and vegetables will be will be the most important theme for clothing shoes and furniture And the feel of the material is expected to be spongey So the developments I will address them oh well this is the fruit and vegetables looks of fresh bright colours So to give you an idea well the developments ? development one well most important aspect for remote control happens to be a fancy lookandfeel Instead of the current functional lookandfeel well fancy stands for an original lookandfeel of the case and the interface And the second most important aspect is that a remote control should be technological innovative well it stands for the use of technical features that do not exist in current remote controls I think we pretty much covered that with our screen and and speech recognition so I do not expect that to be a problem And the third development is that the remote control should be easy to use Well the first aspect was twice as important as the second aspectw which was twice as important as the third aspect So that kind of gets you this ratios So fancy lookandfeel is the most important point of attention so the fruits and vegetables in combination with the spongey material well technolog technological innovation we have covered that pretty much I guess and easy to use I do not think that will be problem So my point of attention is especially this part That this will be a crux So that was the marketing presentation I had only one document left
Industrial Designer: And shall I go first ?
User Interface: No I I do not mi I do not mind Do you want to go first ?
Marketing: So a k a small example Kind of this this look nothing about the buttons but just sponge kind of thing and and some fruit and colours I do not know Just made a quick design
Project Manager: Cool you are just the user interface ?
User Interface: It is better than than my drawing but I have to design the
Industrial Designer: I am dealing with the components design let us see I used some design examples we had from similar products And I used possibilities from our manufacturing department about current components which will have to be implemented in the design That is why I had to wanted to go first Well they gave me an idea about what people want We are f mainly focusing on this group but I want to make the distinction clear I could not drag the pictures into the the slides so s so I do not have examples of how it looks like But it comes down to what you what you think we should do with the spongey and the fruity looking type If you the young dynamic people want soft primary colours which looks like fruits you know you can and shapes that are curved and not solid straight lines anymore So this basically goes on to what you were mentioning earlier There is a lot of factors involved in choosing the components There is a lot of options that we have to discuss for example the energy source we have four types The basic battery we have a hand dynamo which we we Dutch refer to it as the kneipgatt the kinetic provision of energy which means if you move the thing if you shake it Which will be fun for toddlers right if they want to use the And of course solar cells But I do not know how we would use that into the design of the actual product also also in you know countries where there is n is not much light like in Scandinavia they would not be y able to use it half of the year you know So that is not cool either So for the a case there is the traditional uncurved flat hard case Single curved which means that it has curves in one dimension Or the double curved I was not able to finish my personal preferences sheet but well you know that we will have to go for the double curved because it is daring and different from what we have now the case materials Well we have all kinds of hard materials like the the hard plastic the wood and the titanium I would definitely go for rubber because it fits most in what people want to see nowadays poo this is a lot of text I was not able to organise this yet We have several interface designs we can use a scroll buttons for the menus but we already kind of decided to go for the f for the pushbuttons for the the arrow buttons So that is not really interesting Electronics ? maybe we want to decide on what electronics to use the advanced chip I think is easiest to implement for the production because they they can print it better I think this is about it I was working on some per personal preferences I first chose for the battery because I am traditional and that is the most obvious easiest choice to go to But I really think that we should maybe think about the kinetic energy where you have to move the thing to be able to use it
User Interface: Or combine both with a with one
Project Manager: I think you can only fit one source of energy on the
Marketing: I guess we can only choose one
Industrial Designer: I can imagine that the kinetic type energy source would be more expensive to make But it is more longlasting that the people do not have to ever buy batteries again
Marketing: And it is more fun
Project Manager: I did not receive any info
Industrial Designer: And it is also more fun I always chuck my remote control around so
Marketing: and especially when the materials rubber It can be done I mean you can not harm it so it is a perfect combination I guess
Industrial Designer: You do not have to be scared about bouncing it off the g floor and breaking it or whatever So that is the end of it
Marketing: So double curved is like this this this or
Industrial Designer: No it means curved in two dimensions So w single curved ? let us say would be a b square box but then with curves on one dimension And double curved would means that it would have curves curves in every direction Like three D
Marketing: Also in in height ?
User Interface: One one very important thing I was thinking about is the speech option We were going to use that So that is one thing which I am not sure of how to implement it into the remote control
Project Manager: Well the visual representation is not there with speech
User Interface: No but it has to be combined with with the menu for functions and
Project Manager: I think you can just match the speech commands with the functions that are already present So I do not think you have to design anything else for that
User Interface: But do j do we do the speech just for the basic options for the simple buttons ? also for the advanced options ? we have this very basic trendy design Everybody says it so that is what is in the in the last meeting we we were putting the the simple and the advanced options separated That is obvious Pressing the the menu option will disable all other options on your remote control And only the the LCD panel will light up and then you can only change the the options
Marketing: And and the and the buttons that you need to control it I guess
User Interface: design has to be very attractive but that is your your op your you have to delete this but this is the the the simple layout display on the upper side with the the menu button and maybe a some sort of cancel button or save button
Project Manager: That would be the back You did read the minutes I wrote ? You did read the minutes I wrote ?
User Interface: What ? A little bit I think but not not everything w
Project Manager: Oh because I pretty much summed up all the buttons there were So
User Interface: Oh I did not read that
Project Manager: I hate doing work for nothing
User Interface: But But this is the the basic design for the for the m for the buttons I wanted to to categorise everything with a speech display sound everything you you noted in your minutes every pushbutton has has its own LED light So you can change m make it more trendy for for younger people And if there are older people they wanted more more luxurous so that is an a also an option that was it
Project Manager: again Ugh so what we have to decide is what kind of components do we use ? energy source chip type case type And user interface But I did not see a clear distinction between these so I think what we have is So we only we already decided that kinetic would be the choice for energy the case would be doubly curved So Rubber material And that is the only thing we have left
Industrial Designer: we need the the chip on print to be able to support the the screen and and f audio function
Project Manager: Oh No it is easy
Marketing: So that is is that is that the advanced chip ?
Industrial Designer: Otherwise you would have a simple chip just for pressing buttons But we need more I am just thinking this is not my department but I I am not sure what this is going to cost to be able to m
Project Manager: I did not get any info on this So
Industrial Designer: So because we need to sell it for twenty five Euro a piece That is going to be difficult huh ?
Marketing: The cost of making it should be twelve and a half ?
Project Manager: I did not get any information about that so
User Interface: We are going to produce it in China so it is no problem
Industrial Designer: Child labour man we love it
Project Manager: Who does not let us see Is there a new thing ?
Marketing: well the interface type supplements
User Interface: it is it is quite difficult because we we have not got all the options
Project Manager: Ooh No do you have a picture of doubly curved case ? And could you put that in the group folder ? Of the project folder
Industrial Designer: let me see Wait a sec
Marketing: If you go to your homepage or something you should
Industrial Designer: I am going there now
Marketing: I got my fresh and fyoo fruity picture also over there so
Project Manager: Ah you did not draw it yourself
User Interface: This is the the menu I was looking at
Marketing: I was thinking of that also with with a with a arrow So that indicates that there is an menu under that menu
Industrial Designer: Maybe it is easier if you guys come over here S see this is the the the standard traditional type where the form serves the function you know It is like really basic But this m is more appealing to old people and we do not want that This is what we are looking for And th that means curved in both dire dire dimensions Not only like this but it has to be
Project Manager: also like this So you can hold it
Industrial Designer: exactly It has to be kind of instead of the PlayStation the module It has to be like the the Game Cube you know where your thumbs would be laying in the instrument and it has to be nice to hold And
User Interface: But it has also to it it has also to be luxurous for for rich people Th this looks a little bit like like for only for children So
Project Manager: The childrens story I have got it
Industrial Designer: but that is that is the the problem the dilemma actually because we want to appeal to the to the young public with fancy with flashy colours and with a lot of shape And and the and the rubber it it will look cheap always
User Interface: The colour but the the colours you you can make it make the colours with LEDs beneath the the buttons If you press a button and you can disable the the colour LEDs for for people that do not like it
Industrial Designer: There is mobile phones in which you can change the colour also of the lights Maybe we should consider this function To customise it and so I mean kids can make it look more flashy with different kinds of colours and people who want something you know different or more design they can go for one colour like for example this photo th camera Personally I think it is really ugly Just give me the thing that it is inside there
Project Manager: but this this the is for the
Industrial Designer: maybe I am too old for this stuff So those I think are all my
Marketing: Also a kind of rubber
Industrial Designer: And this is this is with the curved that I mean
Project Manager: Well we could make a compromise between that But I do not know if it is worth the effort
Industrial Designer: A compromise between what ?
Project Manager: instead of doubly curved we take a single curved So to appeal a little more to the all the public
Industrial Designer: This this would be single curved ?
Marketing: there is only in in this dimension Like this So curvy or not so we keep it singly c single curved then ?
Project Manager: that would be an option I do not know what you think
Industrial Designer: I mean our aim is to make something different right ? To make something new I would go for the double curved And I I am I am thinking you know a drawing palette where you have the shape for your thumb So it kind of holds nicely something like that
User Interface: but if you if you make it more curved we we can make more and more options for buttons
Industrial Designer: Well this is really your decision but
User Interface: If you have it have it in your hand you you you are not only you do not need one dimension but you can use other dimensions for pressing the the buttons
Industrial Designer: As well You can make a trigger button or something like that
User Interface: Something to shoot at your television
Industrial Designer: or that that is the confirmation button or something that you scroll with your thumb with the arrows and then confirm That would be a nice way to use it but I mean I am thinking big already and we need something that well that that you can able to use in one hand I think
Project Manager: Different Stands out Or Oh a one hand solution
Marketing: So from top view it looks kind of like this But from the side you you can have it also in a kind of shape Maybe because the the screen is on top you can have
Project Manager: To switch from buttons to interface If you turn it a little
Marketing: Maybe you can c have this kind of shape A little upwards So that the screen is more
Project Manager: Oh Least you can easily see it
Marketing: towards yourself so you can easily see your screen Well well you have it in your hand so it is a kind of an angle from your eyes to the screen So then you have double double curved in some way So this this is so the screen is positioned over here Oh Something like that And the buttons are more well it is very thick now but
Industrial Designer: I understand what you mean How about we do a a popup screen like the laptop So that the only the simple functions will be visible at first
Marketing: ? That that you can press it and then it comes up ? Or
Industrial Designer: And then if you want
Project Manager: so you have a the the side view
Marketing: But then the side view can be straight If you have a popup screen But I do not know if that is too expensive
Project Manager: So and you want to be able to
Marketing: I mean maybe it is too much
Industrial Designer: I would draw it like this Let us say this is the side view That you have a a screen that will come up here and can go down that way If you know what I mean So that it would come up like that
Project Manager: so the buttons are on top here and you flip it over that way
Industrial Designer: or preferably even keep the simple buttons here and then under the screen even you could put more more advanced buttons
Project Manager: Oh Right that is good idea
Marketing: Oh the advanced buttons Right
User Interface: That is the the more advanced options were for the for the menu
Industrial Designer: F for the LCD menu right ?
User Interface: You just want to hide them all ?
Project Manager: No not all because you need most of them the arrow buttons But you can hide the and the back button And the menu button also because when you flip it open and you can maybe even drop the menu button because maybe if you flip it open it will auto activate amauto automatically
Marketing: So b but you have t you need some button to flip this open
Project Manager: Why ? You could just make it mechanical
Industrial Designer: True True But you can make a you can make a trigger here You know a simple with a
Marketing: and it says menu and it flips open and then you have the buttons to control it in combination with your
User Interface: That is but it is it is not it is not very very strong if you drop it one time
Marketing: True It c it can go open
Industrial Designer: Well the the idea of it was is that because you close it you cover the LCD screen and it will not be vulnerable to scratches or whatever
Project Manager: If you cover it with rubber Mm
Marketing: An adv an adv and it will be covered in some kind of thin rubber layer or something like that
Industrial Designer: Exactly Exactly We just have to make sure that the closing mechanism will not break
Marketing: It is very no it is very strong
Industrial Designer: Th it is very solid
Project Manager: so that that may work
Industrial Designer: That actually will offer some extra protection for the
Project Manager: but then we still have the the the thing of the the the shape
Industrial Designer: I was thinking if if you have your hand it this is your th
Marketing: the lower part does not work I guess so maybe you should try it over there
Industrial Designer: If this is your thumb and this is your hand like that With your wrist That you that it would be kind of shape like this you know So it is easier to hold in your hand to y f
User Interface: But when you are lefthanded that is that is a problem
Project Manager: Maybe can design two versions
Industrial Designer: then w then you would have to to make it like this | According to the Marketing, the drawback of the existing remote controls was that they were not so good-looking, so their conceptual remote control would be with an appealing and bright color.The Industrial Designer laid his emphasis on the materials that he would not like the remote control to be made in a too formal way, like those the elders were using. As for the User Interface, he proposed to add a speak recognition system onto the remote control in order to make it able to function once it received the user's voice instruction. |
Oscar: Hi, babe <3
Emily: Hi! :* How are you? Are you still sore after yesterday's moving?
Oscar: It's ok now, but it was soooo hard to get out of bed... :D
Emily: But you weren't late for your class, were you? Once again, thank you, babe, I wouldn't be able to move out from this freaking apartment on my own.
Oscar: :* Have you talked to the landlord? I'm doing grocery shopping right now, want something?
Emily: No, thanks. Not yet. I know I have to, but I'm just stressed out. I'll do it tomorrow.
Oscar: Baby, I really think that you should call him...
Emily: Oscar, I'm an adult, I will cope with this, ok? Don't worry.
Oscar: I know you will ;) Have you unpacked already?
Emily: Almost. :) Do you want to drop by on your way home?
Oscar: You know I do. :* 7 pm?
Emily: Ok! See you soon! :* I love you!
Oscar: <3 i love you too | Oscar helped Emily move out yesterday and he was sore in the morning. Emily hasn't talked to the landlord yet. Oscar will drop by at 7 pm. |
organist: eek! It talks! Have I taken leave of my senses?
a spider spins its web in the pew corner: Yes I talk I'm a peaceful spider I swear.
organist: Boundaries my good arachnid, boundaries! And how long have you been here?
a spider spins its web in the pew corner: This is my home I've lived my whole life here. My web is on the other side of the room
organist: Then what is that you are sitting on, pray?
a spider spins its web in the pew corner: This is just some dust you really should get about cleaning this place. Watch out for my web though.
organist: I'm the organist! Do I look like a cleaner?
a spider spins its web in the pew corner: I'm just I spider I don't what any of you people do.
organist: Do you not pay attention to my organ music?!
a spider spins its web in the pew corner: My spider ears can't hear at such a frequency.
organist: A poor excuse!
Summarize the dialogue | a spider spins its web in the pew corner. It lives in the church and has its home on the other side of the room. The organist is the cleaner and he's not paying attention to the music. |
preacher: Yes, another destitute living on the street. They see this beautiful alter and think I can help them.
maintenance person: Perhaps you can offer to take her in, even just for the night. It will be bitter cold.
preacher: Do I look like I run a nursery here? You're so keen on helping her you take her in.
maintenance person: You are a man of the cloth! You should be worried about your flock.
preacher: Of course I'm worried about my flock. Perhaps you are right, I shouldn't turn away such troubled souls.
maintenance person: Exactly, Father. Please try and remember a time you have been in need and wanted the charity of someone. I'm just a humble maintenance worker, but even I know that kindness is rewarded eternally.
preacher: Yes yes. I'm pleased that you clearly listen to my mass on Sundays.
maintenance person: See! Your words have affected me deeply. That's why I take such pride in keeping this church in good repair.
Summarize the dialogue | The preacher is worried about his flock. The maintenance person is a humble worker. The preacher listens to his sermons. |
Ellen: Should I get a tattoo?
Kelly: uhm... no
Ellen: why not?
Kelly: I don't know
Kelly: just seems like something you'll regret!
Ellen: But I kinda want want
Kelly: see... kinda
Ellen: ?
Kelly: if you get one just make sure you want one
Ellen: I really want one
Kelly: then why are you asking
Ellen: ugh you're like no help at all
Kelly: whatever just get something nice
Kelly: and in a sutle place
Ellen: well duh | Ellen wants to get a tatoo, Kelly is sceptical and not very helpful in making this decision. |
homeless man: I have not, nobody has ever told me of this. What is her name?
explorer: Her name is Elena, she's a saint. Housed me for a year back when I injured my leg! She runs a tavern called the Bearded Bard, and in the basement she houses those in need.
homeless man: Let me write that down... Elena... Bearded Bard... okay thank you so much, sir.
explorer: Absolutely. Take this, I don't need it. You can sell it for at least three gold pieces per foot.
homeless man: You are far too kind, sir. How can I ever repay you?
explorer: Just an act of kindness, no need for it to be repaid. One day I may be asking for your help!
homeless man: Well I hope when that day comes, you'll see me as a better man!
explorer: And I look forward to it. Your day is coming, friend. Good luck and well wishes, and give my regards to Elena!
Summarize the dialogue | homeless man is grateful to the explorer for the information about a tavern that houses the homeless. The explorer recommends the tavern to the homeless man. |
Serena: Have you been to the doctor lately?
Jeff: No, why?
Serena: Just wondering what he says about your skin condition?
Jeff: It's fine right now.
Serena: That's good!
Jeff: The cold weather sets it off and if I eat too much of the wrong foods, but otherwise fine.
Serena: So you don't have to be on meds?
Jeff: Not all the time. Why?
Serena: Tina has the same thing and takes meds on the daily.
Jeff: She must have a different kind than me or a worse kind.
Serena: I guess so.
Jeff: It sucks, but it doesn't have to be every day.
Serena: That's good. I'll tell her. That will cheer her up!
Jeff: Good! Tell her to hang in there. She can call me if she has any questions.
Serena: Thanks! | Jeff has a skin allergy. He doesn't take meds all the time. Tina also has a skin allergy and she takes meds daily. She can call Jeff if she has any questions. |
#Person1#: Would you like some more coffee, James?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, please. Another day's work. I like the job, but I hate traveling around London.
#Person1#: Oh, come on, James. How do you get to work?
#Person2#: I walk to the station and take the underground. And sometimes I take the taxi if I get up late.
#Person1#: How long does the journey take?
#Person2#: It takes about 45 minutes on a good day. It's just awful.
#Person1#: Well, how much does it cost?
#Person2#: It's twenty pounds a week. I think that's quite a lot.
#Person1#: Oh, James. Stop complaining. And hurry up. You'll be late. | James likes the job but hates the commute because it takes a long time and costs a lot. |
Kim: guys I BEG you stop arguing with Tim he's batshit insane
Kayah: But it's SO FUN
Lucas: lol
Alex: are u sure he's not trolling us?
Kim: Alex, I know him
Alex: ok ok | Kim asks them to stop arguing with Tim because he is deranged. |
servant: Goodness your highness, but right away.
king: That's a good servant. You have been trained well. When you are done please help me to clean. Speak to no one of this Royal Flush.
servant: Yes... yes sir.
king: Where are you from servant? Have you always been a porcelain personal assistant or did you make one of my staff mad?
servant: I need to make ends meet, sir. I just do what I'm told.
king: Are you being paid well for such a dirty job? Your work is much appreciated of course.
servant: Not quite... only about 5 gold per day.
king: Aye 5 gold. That is no beggars wage though is it. How would you like to earn 8 gold a day?
servant: I'd be quite thrilled to earn that much, sir.
king: I have a job in mind for you. How would you like to leave this throne room and be an attendant in my actual throne room? I need someone to stand behind me and hold my crown. Can you do that?
Summarize the dialogue | king wants his servant to help him with the cleaning. the servant is paid 5 gold per day. the king wants the servant to be an attendant in his actual throne room. the servant will stand behind the king and hold his crown. |
#Person1#: David, I heard you lost your job.
#Person2#: Yeah, you remember that assignment I wanted? When I heard the manager had given it to someone else, I blew my top. So the manager fired me.
#Person1#: Well, that'll teach you to control your temper. | David lost his job because he blew his top with his boss. |
Sean: when will you be done with school?
Aby: mid June if I pass all my exams at first attempt
Aby: beginning of July if I fail :/ | Aby will be done with school mid June if she passes all her exams at first attempt. If she fails it'll be the beginning of July. |
a visitor: My goodness! That is the most terrifying thing I have ever heard! What will happen if we don't come back?! What will our families do?
steward: Do not worry my friend. I have been ordered to protect you at all costs. I have traveled this path twice before and always returned home. I do wonder though what is at the castle that so many seek?
a visitor: There are many cryptic notes regarding a treasure in this notebook that I found on my way over here! Take a look at it!
steward: Interesting, I have not seen this type of language in many years. I have read about it in many books, but have never seen it in person. I do believe that this is the old language of the Leprechauns, is it not?
a visitor: I think you may be right! Perhaps a pot of gold lies in the castle?
Summarize the dialogue | steward has been ordered to protect the visitors at all costs. The visitor found a notebook with cryptic notes regarding a treasure. The language in the notebook is similar to the language of Leprechauns. |
#Person1#: Some companies use to ban dating among employees, but now they have realized it is something in avertable. People spend so much time at work. It is not surprising for one to have a crash on the other.
#Person2#: If we think positively, office love can be beneficial to company.
#Person1#: Beneficial? I don ' t think so. If two employees get married, they will leave at the same time for a honeymoon, or later one of them will stay at home taking care of babies. If they break up, the company will probably have to relocate one of them to make the workplace more comfortable. By any means, the company must spare extra efforts to solve problems brought by an office dating.
#Person2#: But if two employees are in love, they will be happy. Happy people are more productive. If they develop an intimate relation with each other, they are willing to share knowledge and experience. It can help to improve work efficiency.
#Person1#: I doubt that. | #Person1# thinks office love is not surprising but may bring many problems to the company while #Person2# argues that love can improve productivity. |
guard: Well what do you propose, princess?
princess: Well I suppose we can start with a bit of music to lighten up this room.
guard: I'm not a jester, I'm a guard and I won't be subjected to that.
princess: You're no fun are you. Is there anything interesting in your life?
guard: Why yes, I have plenty that I like just not being forced to play the flute.
princess: What a loss! The flute is a magical instrument.
guard: Magical you say? That's quite interesting but it would have to be very magical for me to play that.
princess: I want you to do something about the Viscount my father is forcing me to marry.
guard: Excuse me? What do you mean?
princess: Well, you know.. a man so skilled as you surely has a trick or two to make someone disappear..
guard: Perhaps, but what would I get in return? As this would be quite dangerous to me.
princess: Money, of course. Unless you have something else in mind.
guard: It seems like you already have something in mind?
Summarize the dialogue | princess wants the guard to help her get rid of the viscount her father forced her to marry. |
Addison: I have been thinking to paint my house.
Elijah: Good thought :)
Addison: What u think. Which paint brand is good to go for :/
Elijah: I would prefer diamond
Addison: You have also used it for your house, right?
Elijah: Yeah We have. My brother recommended it to me
Addison: Yeah your house looks amazing with that paint | Addison is thinking of painting her house. Elijah recommends Diamond paint. |
fisher: The giants have ruined this land and left it barren. I have often wished to take revenge on them but my wife would say, "No, its not the way to freedom for then we will be like them."
stinging scorpion: Your wife seems like she was a wise woman. She would be proud of you for the kindness you have shown me. I'm glad I didn't have to sting you.
fisher: I am glad of that as well. Come, let's take my boat and find a new place to call home. Maybe there we can both start over and find happiness again. Everyone deserves that from the biggest to the smallest.
stinging scorpion: Yes I think I would like to join you on this journey. Just make sure I don't go overboard
fisher: Hold tight on my shoulder and we will be off. Goodbye dear wife...I must seek a new life away from here and am sad you cannot go with me, but its as if you have brought me a new friend by me coming here and meeting this strange little creature. Thank you.
Summarize the dialogue | fisher is leaving the land of giants to find a new home. He invites stinging scorpion to join him. |
Bonny: remember that 90s show, sabrina?
Lisa: teenage witch? sure
Bonny: netflix made this new version, like scary and demons and witches
Lisa: what? wow. can you do that? and the cat?
Bonny: i've seen the trailers, something like Buffy mixed with riverdale.
Lisa: that's kinda strange, how do you mix that with the teenage witch?
Bonny: apparently they've just based the characters on the old stuff, you know witch father and human mom. and this half blood witch that's supposed to be so bad-ass
Bonny: witch? male would be wizard, right?
Lisa: yup, think so.
Lisa: as i remember melissa joan hart, she was kinda sweet, was a great show back then. Loved her as a teenager
Bonny: trailer's quite fun, wanna come over and watch a few?
Lisa: seems good. not today tho. must be early at work tomorrow. Brian has an early flight and needs stuff done before.
Lisa: but tomorrow is doable
Bonny: great, I'll be home at 6, pizza and wine?
Lisa: I'll bring red. kinda fits with the bloody deamony stuff
Bonny: super. cu tomorrow! | Bonny has seen Sabrina trailers. Lisa must be early at work tomorrow and Brian has an early flight. Lisa and Bonny want to watch Sabrina and have pizza tomorrow at 6 at Bonny's. Lisa will bring red wine. |
Zoey: Do you still have that white jacket?
Nathan: I have given it to Nathan, You can take it from him
Zoey: Ok sure | Nathan has given the white jacket to Nathan, so Zoey can take it from him. |
teacher: Its not everyday that you get to meet a unicorn my school children will just love this story.
one unicorn: school children
Summarize the dialogue | teacher is going to read a story to her school children about a unicorn. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. Do you mind if I ask some things about work for this company?
#Person2#: Not at all. Go ahead.
#Person1#: I've heard that the company is very strict with its staff. Is that true?
#Person2#: Not really, so long as you follow all the regulations.
#Person1#: If you make mistakes in your job, you'll be fired. Is that right?
#Person2#: No. Everyone has a chance to correct his or her mistakes. The most important thing is to be responsible for your work.
#Person1#: Working here involves a busy schedule and overtime. Is that true?
#Person2#: Yes. That's true. We are always busy. The company attaches great importance to high efficiency. Sometimes we have to work overtime, but not always. And we have extra pay for extra work.
#Person1#: It seems that working in a foreign enterprise is not the same as I expected. Thank you for your help. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about work for #Person2#'s company. #Person2# tells #Person1# the company emphasizes responsibility and high efficiency and sometimes requires overtime working. #Person1# thinks it's different from #Person1#'s expectation. |
Peter: Are you running this year?
Paula: I'm willing to if needed.
Peter: I was just curious. Hopefully, we can pull off the coup d'etat
Paula: That would be good. I won't run if you, Mike or someone else wants to. I don't want to split votes.
Peter: I hear you. Mike is suing the boards so he can't. I'm not ready. But we've chosen two candidates from the lobby
Paula: Great. Who are they? We need to build support.
Peter: Working on it. Lucia and Mark.
Paula: Works for me | Paula would be running this year, if she needed to, but she'll be happy to step aside, since Lucia and Mark were chosen as the new candidates. |
#Person1#: Yes. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. You see, I've bought this personal stereo at your shop 3 days ago. And I'm afraid it hasn't really matched up to what I was told about.
#Person1#: I see, what exactly is the matter?
#Person2#: Well, first of all, there is this large scratch across the front of it.
#Person1#: But you should have noticed that when you bought it.
#Person2#: But it was in the box and all sealed up.
#Person1#: Well. I'm sorry, but it really is your responsibility to check the goods when you buy them. How are we to know that it wasn't you who made the scratch?
#Person2#: But that's ridiculous. But anyway, it's not the most important thing. I really am not happy about this other thing.
#Person1#: And what is that?
#Person2#: Look. It says here that the noise from it should be undetectable by other people.
#Person1#: Yes, that's right.
#Person2#: But people can hear it, and it's really embarrassing on the bus and underground.
#Person1#: Well, I'm sorry, but it must be the way you are wearing the headphones.
#Person2#: Look. I know how to put earphones in my ears. Thank you very much. But what I want to know is, what you are going to do about it at all?
#Person1#: Well, I suppose we could exchange it for another model, if you really aren't happy with it.
#Person2#: No, I certainly am not.
#Person1#: Well, if I could just have the receipt.
#Person2#: Oh yes. Well, there is a slight problem about the receipt. | #Person2# claims #Person2# bought a personal stereo from #Person1#'s shop but the product has two problems that #Person2# is not happy with. #Person1# offers to exchange it for another one, but #Person2# has a problem with the receipt. |
guard: I doubt that very much. The King only accepts visits from non-nobles in exceptionally rare circumstances.
merchant: We have really important things to discuss, matters even the queen can not hear about
guard: Right, and I've got a bridge to sell you in Cathay. Move along - and no lollygagging!
merchant: Only if you knew how badly each seconds wasted affects the life of your king
guard: If you are truly here to see the king what proof have you? A royal warrant? A signet ring?
merchant: I guess I'll just have to sit around till the kings sends for me and demands an explanation from me for taking so long to return from the mountain of the dead
guard: Better make yourself comfortable, it's a long time between now and never.
merchant: I pray you find favour in his sight when he finds out,because your loyalty won't matter to him when his daughter his dead
guard: Daughter eh? Pull the other one!
Summarize the dialogue | merchant wants to see the king, but the guard doubts it. |
#Person1#: Could I pay for my parking ticket?
#Person2#: I need to see your ticket. Do you have it?
#Person1#: Here's my ticket right here.
#Person2#: I'm going to need to see your ID.
#Person1#: I don't have it.
#Person2#: You can't pay your fine without your ID.
#Person1#: I don't understand why I can't just pay you.
#Person2#: We have to make sure that the person issued the ticket is the one paying it.
#Person1#: I get it now.
#Person2#: Just come back when you have your ID with you.
#Person1#: Will my record be cleared after I pay the fine?
#Person2#: Only if you pay your fine. | #Person1# comes to #Person2# to pay for the parking ticket. #Person2# asks #Person1# to come back with #Person1#'s ID. |
mountain lion: yes I am ,what brings you out here
outlaw: Well, I'm afraid I'm runnig from the law again.
mountain lion: You safe out here this where all the outlaws go
outlaw: Good to know. Do you like it out here? It sure is lush and green.
mountain lion: Yep I am wild and free can't beat that
outlaw: I think I hear monkeys and thought I saw a tiger on my way in. What a majestic place!
mountain lion: It is but remember always be alert
outlaw: Anything in that I should be especially concerned about?
mountain lion: just watch out for the snakes they pretty shady
outlaw: Eww! Snakes? Are there many?
mountain lion: Not to mainly by the river and never take the crocodile ride across nobody makes it to the other side
outlaw: A crocodile is trying to convince people to go for a ride? That's creative of him!
mountain lion: it works more often then youthink
Summarize the dialogue | mountain lion is outlaw's guide in the forest. |
#Person1#: What are you doing this weekend?
#Person2#: Nothing much. I'm going to the cinema on Friday night but that's all I have planned.
#Person1#: So you're free on Saturday night?
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: Would you like to have dinner with me?
#Person2#: Oh, that would be lovely. Shall we say seven o'clock?
#Person1#: Perfect. I'll pick you up then. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s plan for Friday night. #Person1# invites #Person2# to dinner on Saturday night. |
king: Hello my lovely daughter. Why are you here on the bench today?
princess: i like to walk here, its nice to see you father you look well
king: Of course. I have put 15 beggars in the dungeon today, and raised the taxes to double what they were.
princess: that seems harsh but you know best my dear father
king: I am the King. I hope you are not here waiting for the young man from the stables?
princess: of course not father please do not suggest such a thing
king: Yes my princess. I only jest. You would be waiting along time since it is his blood that feeds my shrubs.
princess: that seems like a very inefficient way to water plants
king: The blood of those that are beneath us is what creates the beauty around us.
princess: that is a strangely beautiful way to look at things
king: Only as beautiful as you, my daughter.
princess: thank you father i love you too
king: I will leave this here. Shall we walk by the lake?
Summarize the dialogue | king and his daughter are walking by the lake. He has put 15 beggars in the dungeon and raised the taxes to double what they were. He raises the taxes because the blood of those beneath us creates the beauty around us. |
criminal: hello
fisherman: What in Earth are you doing here?!
criminal: I am a criminal who lives in the gaol. I sleep on a hard cot on the floor. I like apples and steal them when the shopkeeper isn't looking.
fisherman: Well criminals don't belong here on these docks.
criminal: you dont have a choice but to welcome.
fisherman: Is that right? You are nothing but despicable.
criminal: well...I am here to steal all I can
fisherman: You're not getting away with this!
criminal: of course I am, I will take more...
fisherman: How dare you!
criminal: I will type you up
fisherman: You better run or I'm going to keep attacking you. YOU HEAR ME.
criminal: ok
fisherman: Now scram!
Summarize the dialogue | criminal stole apples from the shopkeeper. He lives in the gaol and sleeps on a hard cot on the floor. He is here to steal more apples. |
maid: Yes your majesty. Will you be making something new today?
queen: I will, something for one of my sons!
maid: That sounds splended.I'm sure he will love it. Just let me know if you need anymore help while I finish cleaning your chambers.
queen: Do you think these could do with a bit of a polish? Good shining lights are essential for good embroidery.
maid: Yes, I will do them now.
queen: Thank you!
maid: I think you could use this for the top of your project. Wouldn't that look nice?
queen: Perhaps. You are full of good ideas and you have to take a few risks !
maid: Thank you, I have always loved the materials in this room. I'm full of inspiration of the work you do.
queen: Yeah. I just want somewhere where the King feels he can be a person and not just a King.
maid: Yes, I understand. It's hard to think of him as anything else. Here, all polished ready to shine!
queen: Thank you. I will put them here.
Summarize the dialogue | maid is cleaning the queen's chambers. The queen will be making something for one of her sons today. Maid will polish the lights for the queen. |
#Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I would like to look at some watch.
#Person1#: May I show you the gold ones?
#Person2#: Pure gold ones, please.
#Person1#: OK. Here they are.
#Person2#: What is the price for this one?
#Person1#: One thousand yuan.
#Person2#: That's quite steep. Can you come down a little bit?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not. The price is very moderate.
#Person2#: It's rather more than I was thinking of paying.
#Person1#: We brought the price down only a few days ago. This is definitely a bargain.
#Person2#: OK. I'll take it. | #Person2# wants to buy a watch but thinks the price is steep so #Person1# bargains with #Person1#. |
Kelly: Did you transfer the money yesterday?
Pete: Yes.
Kelly: Just had a look at my account and it is not there. Can you please check that it's gone out of your account and if so when. Thanks | Pete transfer the money yesterday. Kelly doesn't see the money on her account.. |
Lynne Neagle AM: Thank you If we can go on then to talk about some of the practical uses of the PDG you write in your written paper that the majority of schools are making well thought out and appropriate decisions on how to use it But Estyn reported that only two thirds of primary and secondary schools make effective use of the PDG Given that we have had it now for six years would you not have expected there to be a higher level of schools actually making good use of that funding ?
Kirsty Williams AM: Well to flip it on its head the vast majority of schools as identified by Estyn are using this money to good effect So that is the way I like to see it—that the vast majority of schools are doing well What Estyn has also indicated is the intrinsic link here to leadership within individual schools and as you will be aware leadership improving capacity in leadership and developing leadership talent in the Welsh education system is a key priority for me in our national mission Of course that is being developed in a different work stream I think what is fair to say is that the use of PDG is evolving over time I think we are seeing increasingly more and more schools understanding how best to deploy that money for best effect for students So if we are honest when PDG first started I think in some schools it was spent on investing in tracking of children because they would never thought about tracking these children they did not have systems in place to look at the performance of these children and to have a system in place So we have moved now from spending money on the infrastructure around support for FSM children into actual inputs in terms of teaching and learning We are also seeing from Estyn that actually in terms of money following the evidence of what we know works Estyn says that PDG is probably the best example of schools following tried and tested and evidencebased interventions to deploy the money But clearly we want all of this money to be deployed as well as it can be and again we come back to the decision I have made to appoint regional PDG advisers so that we can get that better consistency of approach We are in the discussions that I have with the regional consortia about how they challenge individual schools on usage looking for very clear evidence of schools using the Sutton Trust toolkit and we could have a discussion about whether that is the right thing because that is on my mind too But we want to see schools demonstrating their evidence base and if they are not if a school is not doing that so demonstrate to us why you have made those decisions and crucially what are you doing as the school to judge whether that decision is actually making a difference for your individual pupils So if you are moving away from tried and tested interventions what we know works if you are doing something different with your money you need to justify that and you need to explain how you are going to demonstrate impact But I think what we are seeing is increasing good practice in this area as the PDG develops and as our understanding of our schooltoschool working in our selfimproving school system also develops I think we are seeing better usage of the money year on year
Lynne Neagle AM: Thank you Llyr on this | As identified by Estyn, most schools are using this money to good effect. When PDG first started,in some schools it was spent on investing in tracking children, because they had never thought about tracking these children, they didn't have systems in place to look at the performance of these children and to have a system in place. Now they have moved from spending money on the infrastructure around support for FSM children into actual inputs in terms of teaching and learning. And they have appointed regional PDG advisers to better deploy the fund. |
stray cat sun-bathing: Hello there. Haven't seen you before?
dragonfly: I usually fly around ponds and swamps
stray cat sun-bathing: What's that like?
dragonfly: I just go there to find mosquitoes to eat.By the way. is that oyur house?
stray cat sun-bathing: I suppose you could call this a home. What do mosquitoes taste like?
dragonfly: I just go there to eat mosquitoes.Is that your house?
stray cat sun-bathing: Oh?
dragonfly: Mosquitoes taste like chicken.You did not answer my question
Summarize the dialogue | dragonfly flies around ponds and swamps to eat mosquitoes. |
a royal: Is there anyone of importance there?
care taker: Just me and those spooky ghosts.
a royal: That sounds ominous!
care taker: Oh that is just a joke. There are many kings over thousands of years buried here.
a royal: Kings you say? Have you ever tried to dig up their treasures?
care taker: No..... I do not want to pay the price of going to prison, if caught. And I will not disturb the dead by digging them up.
a royal: You are probably right to say that... you wouldn't want to disturb them, and bring their ghosts up to haunt us. What was that noise?
care taker: Probably one of those kings or maybe a queen of one of those kings. Don't let it spook you.
a royal: Well then! Enough of that... I need to rest my weary feet.
Summarize the dialogue | The caretaker is the only one in the cemetery. There are many kings buried there. The caretaker has never tried to dig up their treasures. |
Charles: is the boss in
Alex: no
Alex: she's coming in at 11
Charles: great cover for me?
Alex: no prob | Charles and Alex's boss will be there at 11. |
Tom: Hi guys, how are you doing? How is France?
Jimmy: Always good ;) you?
Sammy: Fine, a bit of a mess here recently, but nothing really bad
Tom: I've been following the protests in France recently
Tom: but, honestly, I don't understand very well what it is all about.
Theo: it was motivated by rising fuel prises and high cost of living
Tom: Do you think it's populist?
Tom: That's what they always say in media
Theo: I'm not sure, they're demanding more justice, I can't see populists elements in it
Jimmy: I really don't like the word populism
Jimmy: I don't think it describes anything anymore
Theo: I read a Guardian article about it some times ago, they tried to built a definition of it
Jimmy: and how did they define it?
Theo: <file_other> "Populism is usually described as a strategic approach that frames politics as a battle between the virtuous, “ordinary” masses and a nefarious or corrupt elite".
Jimmy: Yes, but that's actually quite a lib-cons vision, because aren't we in a kind of struggle between an "elite" and ordinary people?
Jimmy: with all the tax evaders, corporations, growing inequalities?
Theo: maybe you're right
Jimmy: it's not surprising that people want a change
Theo: The only stupid thing is that then they vote for Trump, Salvini and Orban
Jimmy: Exactly, so maybe we should call "populism" all the parties, politicians, movements that promise to address the inequalities and problems, but actually make them worse or focus on even less privileged groups (refugees, unemployed, immigrants, minorities) and blame them for the problems... which of course makes problems only worse
Theo: haha, that's a much better definition than that of the guardian, I think
Jimmy: hahah, thanks | Theo explains to Tom that the recent prostests in France were motivated by high fuel prises and costs of living. Jimmy and Theo debate over the nature of the concept of populism. |
#Person1#: Would you like to order anything else?
#Person2#: No, I'm good. All we need now is our check.
#Person1#: Our waitress has been kind of scarce tonight, hasn't she?
#Person2#: I think that is our waitress is over by the bar. Boy, the service has not been good this evening.
#Person1#: She doesn't appear to be headed this way, so I will go get the check.
#Person2#: Good. Just bring it back and we'll total it together.
#Person1#: Our total for dinner is $ 36. 00.
#Person2#: What do you think would be the right amount to tip?
#Person1#: I kind of don't want to leave any tip for the lousy service we received.
#Person2#: I agree that it was bad service, but I heard one of the other waiters mentioning that it was our server's first night on the job.
#Person1#: I believe that 10 % is just about right amount.
#Person2#: I think that a tip of $ 3. 60 will be the right amount to leave. | #Person1# and #Person2# are complaining about the service of the bar. They decide to leave a tip of $3.6 as it is the waitress's first night on the job. |
#Person1#: What arrangement will you make about payment?
#Person2#: We shall open an irrevocable L / C to cover our shipment from Shanghai to Hamburg. Is it at sight or after sight?
#Person1#: At sight of course.
#Person2#: Some customers demand that 80 % of the credit amount be paid at sight, and the rest be paid after the machines are proved satisfactory on trial.
#Person1#: I am afraid that can't be done. We have never done business on such terms.
#Person2#: But such terms are quite common in the machinery trade. Other suppliers are offering better terms. Some even allow payment 60days after sight.
#Person1#: We ask for full payment at sight, because we guarantee 90 % mechanical efficiency for all our products. You don't have the same guarantee from other suppliers. The usual percentage is around 85.
#Person2#: That's true. I'm eager to know if you could send some fitters to ensure good operation.
#Person1#: Yes. We usually send technicians abroad to offer after-sales service to our customers.
#Person2#: If you send fitters along with the machines to ensure that all the machines run properly, and if you provide after-sales service, we agree to make the payment in full.
#Person1#: Thank you. I am glad we have come to an agreement at last. | #Person2#'s customers demand that 80% of the credit amount be paid at sight and the rest be paid after, but #Person1# asks for full payment at sight and sends fitters to ensure machines' efficiency. #Person2# agrees. |
king: I'm not sure I follow, do you care to elaborate?
noble: The food has not been pleasing. Perhaps you could give me authority to deal with this matter, I'm sure I could set them right.
king: Hmm what methods do you have in mind?
noble: Uhhh, I hadn't actually thought that far ahead. Tell them they need to do better?
king: This seems a little too lenient if they are as out of line as you say they are.
noble: Well, certainly we should withhold payment until they improve
king: That can be arranged, but I would like to make sure that the food is as bad as you state it to be.
noble: You have my word, but if that isn't sufficient I can bring you samples from the next meal.
king: That would be ideal, as I can't make this call without proof of their incompetence!
noble: There is one other, minor issue. The villagers seem to be disrespecting me I've been told, I was hoping you'd have some advice on this matter
Summarize the dialogue | noble wants to deal with the poor quality of the food. He will withhold payment until the issue is solved. The villagers are disrespecting him. |
#Person1#: Lisa, I'm so glad to see you. How are you doing?
#Person2#: Fine. I miss you so much, uncle Benjamin.
#Person1#: Me too. We haven't seen each other for years.
#Person2#: It's been 3 years now.
#Person1#: How time flies! Now you are a college student out of a little girl.
#Person2#: How is aunty Shirley?
#Person1#: Couldn't be better.
#Person2#: How has May been?
#Person1#: She's been good. She is in grade one in Joy Chain high school. And she dreams to be a volunteer in 2008. | Lisa and Uncle Benjamin haven't seen each other for years. They meet and greet each other. |
Jennifer: Good morning, I left you some sandwiches in the fridge.
Jennifer: Have a good day.
Tim: Thanks Mom! | Jennifer has left some sandwiches for Tim in the fridge. |
snakes: I heard that perhapss... A great and massssive beassst may have caussed it... Have you heard the ssame?
bird: I think that I would have seen a massive beast. Such a beast here in the bog would leave a trail of footprints, I think.
snakes: But I heard it livess under the earth, and that when it awakess it iss capable of sswallowing the whole Bog.
bird: Oh dear! That is frightening. We had better find your son soon so that he isn't swallowed up with the rest of the bog!
snakes: Do you ssee him perhapss?
bird: I think that .. yes .. down in the water, just beneath the surface. Tadpole are curious about him .. they probably don't see many snake eggs.
snakes: Oh, no! He can't sswim! Can you get him out? Pleasse! Before the beasst comess!
Summarize the dialogue | snakes and a bird are looking for their son who fell into the bog. They are afraid that a massive beast under the bog will swallow him up. |
bird: -flaps around and lets out a poop-
empress: Oh, I do so love to watch the wildlife! I am told that I am a terrible landlady, but as queen profits are the least of my concerns.
bird: Oh do you now?
empress: I will love you to bits!
bird: Don't squeeze too hard!
empress: I will love you forever and ever!
bird: And ever?
empress: And ever! You shall come with me to the palace!
bird: Will there be worms?
empress: Oh yes, I shall have a dozen servants search for and brings you worms each day.
bird: That sounds great, I would love to come.
empress: Here, a bag of the finest bird seed while we travel.
bird: You certainly are a nice lady I would say.
Summarize the dialogue | empress loves watching wildlife and is a terrible landlady. She will take the bird to the palace and have servants bring him worms every day. |
traveler: You are beautiful and can fly...besides the fire...what's not to want?
dragon: I am a very dangerous animal you know. You should be afraid of me... Not seeing me as some pet
traveler: But if we could make a deal you could help me fly to far away places to buy spices and fruits and...
dragon: Hmmnnn... That sounds like an interesting deal. Where are you from?
traveler: I am with a group of merchants from the west...we are traveling east to trade. We are having problems with bandits who keep ambushing us. We are holding them off but we lost one merchant. It would be great to fly above the trouble.
dragon: Great then. Will you hop on and let me give you the ride of your life
traveler: Can the others come too...is there room on your back for more than one?
dragon: Definitely....but at a price.
traveler: What is your price dragon? We have only things to trade with humans...One of the merchants has gems but what use does a dragon have for gems?
dragon: I demand the most priced jewel you possess
Summarize the dialogue | dragon offers to fly a group of merchants to far away places in exchange for a jewel. |
the king: Yes, yes. Get to it then!
maid: Get on with it, you heard our master. I asked you to do this before!
the king: Ah, good! He has been doing nothing all this time! I'm glad someone is taking care of him!
maid: The King has noticed your slacking?? You imbecile, I told you to do the bed and the bath!
the king: Where did this servant come from? Who hired such a man?
maid: Oh uh.... you did your highness. You said he was a beautiful young man but I think you grew tired of him and kept him around for some reason.
the king: Do not tell me such lies! It was likely that idiot of a son of mine! He has no sense of who can do what job!
maid: Please Lord I beg of you!! I surrender!! I swear this person was hired by someone higher to my stance I assumed it was you!!
the king: EVERYONE! Is of higher stance than you! Do you not understand that?
Summarize the dialogue | The servant has been slacking off. The maid asked him to do the bed and the bath. The king is angry with him. |
Aretha: I've put some plants on your terrace this morning. In the shade. All perennials.
Lucia: Thanks a lot! You don't want them any more?
Aretha: They're from Dorothea. I just have no more space. Happy planting!
Lucia: Ta! | Aretha has put some plants from Dorothea on Lucia's terrace this morning. |
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