id stringlengths 7 11 | dialogue stringlengths 190 5.18k | summary stringlengths 31 1.04k | topic stringlengths 2 44 |
|---|---|---|---|
train_3900 | #Person1#: Do you have a boyfriend?
#Person2#: Yes. Why?
#Person1#: Well, I came to know a girl 3 weeks ago and we have so much in common.
#Person2#: So?
#Person1#: So I think I may fall in love with her.
#Person2#: You are attracted to her. That sounds great, but how do you know that it is a crush or it's real love?
#... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# may fall in love with a girl. #Person2# asks #Person1# about #Person1#'s feelings to the girl and thinks #Person1# is in love instead of a crush. #Person1# thinks that falling in love is great, and #Person2# thinks that staying in love in better. | topic of love |
train_3901 | #Person1#: I would like to make a reservation for tomorrow.
#Person2#: I'm sorry but we are fully booked.
#Person1#: Well, how about 4th?
#Person2#: That's fine, but we have only a single room, is that OK?
#Person1#: Yes. Please help me reserve it. | #Person2# helps #Person1# reserve a single room on the 4th. |
hotel room booking |
train_3902 | #Person1#: Can you tell me the best way to see the city?
#Person2#: Sure, I advise the sightseeing buses.
#Person1#: Travel by the buses? That sounds interesting.
#Person2#: Yes of course. You can see the whole city on the bus. It's cheap as well as efficient.
#Person1#: Oh, there comes the bus. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# that the best way to see the city is taking a sightseeing bus. | advice for visiting |
train_3903 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Do you have a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes. My name is Charles.
#Person1#: I see. We have a window table reserved for you.
#Person2#: It's very kind of you.
#Person1#: Would you like to order now or wait for a while?
#Person2#: Bring me the menu, please. | Charles has a table reservation. #Person1# helps Charles order food. | dining at restaurants |
train_3904 | #Person1#: What's going on?
#Person2#: Nothing really. How about you?
#Person1#: A lot, like the party I'm having on Friday.
#Person2#: Well, that's cool.
#Person1#: Will you be able to make it?
#Person2#: I'm busy this Friday. I'm sorry.
#Person1#: What do you have to do?
#Person2#: I'm having dinner with my family
#P... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to #Person1#'s party, but #Person2# will not go because of family dinner. | party invitation |
train_3905 | #Person1#: With tomorrow being Labor Day and all, I think it would be a nice gesture to let all the members of laboring staff leave work an hour early. What do you say?
#Person2#: What! That sounds perfectly ridiculous! Labour Day is a holiday for everyone, not just laboring staff. . . and we get a whole day off tomorr... | #Person1# suggests letting all the laboring staff members leave work an hour early before Labor Day. #Person2# cannot understand the reason, so #Person1# explains to #Person2# the main purpose of Labor Day. | business conversation |
train_3906 | #Person1#: Are there other chores for us to do?
#Person2#: We also have to vacuum the house.
#Person1#: You used to do this by yourself?
#Person2#: You'd better believe it.
#Person1#: I'll do the second floor and you do the first floor.
#Person2#: No. You're going to do the entire house.
#Person1#: What about you?
#Per... | #Person2# asks and #Person1# to vacuum the entire house and #Person2# will mow the lawn. | doing chores |
train_3907 | #Person1#: Which movie is your favorite to watch?
#Person2#: I have to say, my favorite movie is Superbad.
#Person1#: Is that right? Why?
#Person2#: Honestly, it is one of the funniest movies I've seen in a long time.
#Person1#: You're right. That movie is hilarious.
#Person2#: I didn't think you saw that movie.
#Perso... | #Person1# and #Person2# could not stop laughing while watching #Person2#'s favorite movie. #Person1# invites #Person2# to watch it at #Person1#'s house. | favorite movie |
train_3908 | #Person1#: To start with, may I know why you are interested in working for our company?
#Person2#: First, as far as I know, your company has had an impressive growth record. Second, I want to get into the foreign trade business.
#Person1#: Now you are with Quandong Company. What is your chief responsibility there?
#Per... | #Person1# asks #Person2#'s interest in working for #Person1#'s company and #Person2#'s cheif responsibility at Quandong Company. #Person1# assures #Person2# that there are good chances to work overseas in #Person1#'s company. | job interview |
train_3909 | #Person1#: So, you know how to drive, right?
#Person2#: I'm pretty good.
#Person1#: Do you think you can teach me?
#Person2#: Did you get your learner's permit yet?
#Person1#: I have it already.
#Person2#: Do you have any experience driving a car?
#Person1#: I've only done it once.
#Person2#: Do you know all the contro... | #Person1# wants #Person2# to teach #Person1# driving. #Person2# agrees after knowing #Person1#'s former experience in driving a car. | teach driving |
train_3910 | #Person1#: This looks like a nice restaurant.
#Person2#: Yeah, it is. I come here all the time.
#Person1#: Let's sit over there.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Can you pass me a menu please.
#Person2#: Sure. What are you going to have to drink?
#Person1#: I'm going to have a glass of beer. How about you?
#Person2#: I think ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are in a nice restaurant. #Person1# makes recommendations to #Person2#. #Person2# will have the lobster and #Person1# will just have the salad. | dining at restaurants |
train_3911 | #Person1#: My doctor says that I need a blood test.
#Person2#: I can help you with that. Just have a seat and roll up your left sleeve.
#Person1#: What are you taking my blood for?
#Person2#: Your doctor has requested a check of your white blood count.
#Person1#: What information does that give him?
#Person2#: If your ... | #Person1# needs to do a blood test and #Person2# helps take #Person1#'s blood to check #Person1#'s white blood count. #Person1# thinks it hurts to take blood. | hospital inspection |
train_3912 | #Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes, we would like to take a tour to L. A.
#Person1#: Well, that's really a big city. How long do your vacations last?
#Person2#: 2 weeks. Can I have a brochure of the sightseeing tours?
#Person1#: Here you are. Take your time. | #Person2# plans to take a tour to L.A. and #Person1# gives #Person2# a sightseeing brochure. | tourist information |
train_3913 | #Person1#: Mmm. . . it is delicious.
#Person2#: Oh, do you really like it?
#Person1#: Yes. It's superb.
#Person2#: Well, it's kind of you to say so.
#Person1#: In fact, could I ask you for the recipe?
#Person2#: Sure. It's really very easy. First, mix together an egg, two teaspoons of salt, and two pounds of ground bee... | #Person1# asks #Person2# for a recipe and #Person2# tells #Person1# about the ingredients and procedures. | cooking |
train_3914 | #Person1#: Jacob, are you interested in helping me out and going on a blind date with a friend of mine?
#Person2#: That depends. What does she look like?
#Person1#: Well, she's got a beautiful face and long curly red hair.
#Person2#: How tall is she?
#Person1#: She's fairly tall, maybe 2 inches taller than me.
#Person2... | #Person1# asks Jacob to help #Person1# go on a blind date. Jacob asks #Person1# for more information about the girl and Jacob thinks the girl is too good to be true. | before blind date |
train_3915 | #Person1#: Amy, so, how are you doing?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Sam. School is so crazy these days, and when I'm not at school, I'm at work.
#Person1#: Hey, listen. I'm getting together with Sara and Paul tonight, and a few of other friends are going to join us. And we're going out to eat and then watch a movie. Why not come... | Sam invites Amy to eat and watch a movie with some friends but Amy has to study for a test. Sam persuades Amy to join because it's Sara's birthday. | party invitation |
train_3916 | #Person1#: I can't believe you got such great seats to this baseball game!
#Person2#: I'm glad you like them.
#Person1#: We are right by home plate. I can see everything perfectly.
#Person2#: I almost got seats by first base, but I thought you would like these more. | #Person1# is surprised that #Person2# got seats by home plate. | baseball game |
train_3917 | #Person1#: I'm sorry I haven't, Mrs. Smith. I've already finished the exercises, but I can't find my exercise book anywhere now.
#Person2#: Really? I don't understand why you are always forgetting to hand in your exercise book. You are lying.
#Person1#: Mrs. Smith, I'm not lying this time.
#Person2#: I'm really angry w... | Mrs. Smith thinks that #Person1# is lying for not handing in the exercises and #Person1# claims that #Person1#'s parents are in Beijing. Mrs. Smith does not believe it. | teacher-student conversation |
train_3918 | #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 ... | 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. H... | driving rules |
train_3919 | #Person1#: Would you please tell me why you want to work in our kindergarten? You know kids are sometimes so tiresome.
#Person2#: I love children. I can sing to them and teach them how to dance.
#Person1#: Then have you worked in a kindergarten before?
#Person2#: No, but I used to take care of children during summer an... | #Person1# asks Jean the reason why she wants to work in kindergarten, her previous working experience and preference of part-time or full-time. Then #Person1# hires her as a part-time teacher. | job interview |
train_3920 | #Person1#: Dad, what will we have for dinner?
#Person2#: I don't know. Maybe fried fish, chicken soup and...
#Person1#: Oh, no. We've had such things since Mom's gone.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. But that is the only thing I can cook. What do you want to have then?
#Person1#: I'd like to go to McDonald's this time.
#Person2#... | Tom tells his father that he likes to have McDonald instead of the food his father cooks for dinner. Tom finds the seats and his father orders food. | eating out |
train_3921 | #Person1#: Where are you going for your holiday this year, Jane?
#Person2#: Florida.
#Person1#: Great! How long are you going to stay there?
#Person2#: One week. Just for Christmas time.
#Person1#: Have you got any friends there?
#Person2#: No. I have always wanted to go, but I've been too busy. Now I've got a week's h... | Jean tells #Person1# that she will go to Florida and Disneyland for Christmas time. #Person1# introduces Disneyland's sections to Jean and hopes she will enjoy the visit. | vacation plan |
train_3922 | #Person1#: We want to take a train to New York.
#Person2#: Regular or express train?
#Person1#: How much time would I save if we took the express?
#Person2#: About one hour. The next express train arrives in New York at 3:15.
#Person1#: And how much more do I have to pay for the express?
#Person2#: First class is 24 do... | #Person1# buys one second-class ticket on the express train to New York with #Person2#'s assistance. | buying tickets |
train_3923 | #Person1#: Hello. Is that reception?
#Person2#: Yes, madam.
#Person1#: This is Mrs. Bates, Room 504. I sent some clothes to the laundry this morning. But they are not back yet. You see, we are leaving early tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: Just a moment, madam. I'll put you through to the housekeeper. | Mrs. Bates calls the reception to ask about her clothes at the laundry. #Person2# puts her through to the housekeeper. | hotel room call |
train_3924 | #Person1#: Take me to this address, please.
#Person2#: Yes, Ma'am. Here we are.
#Person1#: How much do I owe you, sir?
#Person2#: 30 dollars, Ma'am.
#Person1#: Are you kidding? The meter says 15 dollars, doesn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, but we need some extra charge and some tip too.
#Person1#: I don't get it. I'll go... | #Person2# asks #Person1# to pay 30 dollars and #Person1# is surprised because the meter says 15 dollars. | taking public transport |
train_3925 | #Person1#: What do you think of the novel you just finished reading?
#Person2#: I like it a lot. It has a very funny beginning, I think. It attracts your attention the moment you begin reading it.
#Person1#: What do you like best about it?
#Person2#: I like the plot. It's so full of twists and turns. I also like the... | #Person1# asks #Person2#'s feelings about the novel. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# likes the novel's beginning, plot, and the main character but not the ending. | talking about novels |
train_3926 | #Person1#: Three other people started to bid. One called himself Buddhabuyer, so I knew he meant business. I raised my bid twice, but it kept going up.
#Person2#: How high did the price go?
#Person1#: I don't know. I dropped out at $250.
#Person2#: You didn't watch the end of the auction?
#Person1#: No. It wasn't t... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the price of the auction kept going and #Person1# dropped out because it was not a super bargain. | talking about auction |
train_3927 | #Person1#: What's 'pi'?
#Person2#: That's the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, I think.
#Person1#: I see. What is that ratio exactly?
#Person2#: It's approximately 3. 14, but the number continues forever. What's the diameter of your circle?
#Person1#: It's 10 centimeters, so the circumference... | #Person1# asks #Person2# what is pi, the exchange rate of converting 10000 british pounds into us dollar, what are prime numbers and how many seconds in an hour. #Person2# helped #Person1#with these math questions. | question and answer |
train_3928 | #Person1#: Oh, no. This can't be happening.
#Person2#: I wonder what's going on.
#Person1#: I'm going to ring the alarm. I told them weeks ago to check it. I would have been better off taking the stairs.
#Person2#: Do you mean this has happened before?
#Person1#: Yeah, it was a few weeks ago but I wasn't in here. Oh, i... | #Person1# complains to #Person2# that there are some problems with the elevator and doesn't know what to do here. #Person2# advises #Person1# to calm down and pass the time pleasantly. | elevator problems |
train_3929 | #Person1#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: Hi, I would like to rent a car.
#Person1#: Sure, did you make a reservation?
#Person2#: No, I decided to rent one when I got off the plane just now. Is that OK?
#Person1#: Of course. I was just checking. So how many days do you need the car for?
#Person2#: Can I just do 4 days ... | #Person1# wants to rent a car without a reservation, and #Person2# suggests #Person1# rent a car for 7 days with a discount. | renting a car |
train_3930 | #Person1#: What are some of the good things about being a teenager?
#Person2#: Well, you don't have to go out to work for a start. Another thing is, we don't have to do the housework, which is really boring.
#Person1#: What are the bad things?
#Person2#: The problem is that you never have enough money. We get some mone... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about good and bad things about being a teenager. Then #Person1# asks #Person2#'s ideas of being an adult and #Person2# answers with the example of #Person2#'s mom's responsibilities. | talking about life |
train_3931 | #Person1#: I hear you just got back from Brazil. Did you enjoy yourself?
#Person2#: Yes, I had a wonderful time.
#Person1#: Really? Well, speaking of time, actually, I had a time problem here in the US. I was invited to my professor's house. He said to come at 7:00. I arrived at about 7:10 but I guess it was a little e... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# has a time problem in the US because Americans usually show up about 20 or 30 minutes later than the appointed time. | different time sense |
train_3932 | #Person1#: I'm on the beach to talk to Mel Flynn, an Australian teenager who spends most of her free time underwater. Hello, Mel.
#Person2#: Hi.
#Person1#: How did you become interested in diving?
#Person2#: I grew up near the beach and I liked watching little fish. My parents say they knew I'd work with fish when I go... | #Person1# interviews Mel Flynn and Mel tells #Person1# that Mel is interested in diving and started diving at 10. Mel doesn't feel scared while diving and now helps with scientists' research work as a teenage volunteer. | interview people |
train_3933 | #Person1#: Uncle George, how long have you been a taxi driver?
#Person2#: For nearly 10 years. I usually go to work at 5:30 in the afternoon, and get back home between 2:00 and 3:00 in the morning.
#Person1#: You must be tired all the time. Oh, I heard you were questioned by the police last year, what happened?
#Person... | #Person1# asks Uncle George how long has he been a taxi driver, and Uncle George tells #Person1# about his funny story as a taxi driver that he was questioned by the police because of climbing into a passenger's home. | funny story |
train_3934 | #Person1#: So, Misaki, you're from Japan, right?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm from Akita, the northern Japan.
#Person1#: What is it like?
#Person2#: There are a lot of mountains. And you can actually see colors changing on them in the fall.
#Person1#: Sounds beautiful.
#Person2#: Yeah, in my home, Yashima town, there are only 6... | #Person1# asks about where Misaki is from and what is it like. Misaki speaks highly of her hometown. | talking about hometown |
train_3935 | #Person1#: How much is this piano, please?
#Person2#: $1000.
#Person1#: My god! That's a fortune!
#Person2#: But you must realize that this is the most famous brand.
#Person1#: But it's too dear for me.
#Person2#: That's the best piano hit our store.
#Person1#: I just want to get one for my daughter to learn how to pla... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the price of pianos in #Person2#'s store. #Person1# bargains with #Person2# on a piano made in New York and #Person2# offers with a cheaper price and a free delivery. | shopping |
train_3936 | #Person1#: Good morning, Kate. Long time no see.
#Person2#: Good morning, Vera, Nice to meet you.
#Person1#: Kate, I know you ' Ve been a stewardess for more than one year. And I ' ll have an interview on stewardess tomorrow. Can you tell me some etiquette about the interview?
#Person2#: Of course. First you should do ... | Vera will have an interview on stewardess tomorrow, so Kate tells her some etiquette about the interview, including the hairstyle, make-up, manner, style of conversation, and expression. | stewardess interview |
train_3937 | #Person1#: Hello, ma ' am. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I ' m looking for a sweater.
#Person1#: What size are you looking for?
#Person2#: Well, I ' m looking for size 10 but you don ' t have it.
#Person1#: How about this one? I think it looks terrific on you.
#Person2#: Yes, I like the color. Can I try it on?
#Person1#: ... | #Person2# purchases a red sweater with #Person1#'s assistance. | purchase a sweater |
train_3938 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Wang. I am glad to meet you here at the fair.
#Person2#: Like wise. Take a seat, please. How about a cup of tea?
#Person1#: Sure. Thank you. It seems your business is prosperous. There are many customers here.
#Person2#: Yes, it's not too bad. Our sales are going up year after year. And we still h... | #Person1# meets Mr.Wang and offers to be his agent in Thailand for hand-held tools. Mr.Wang agrees after they discuss the commission rate and ways of payment. Mr.Wang would like to sign an agency agreement with #Person1#. | business talk |
train_3939 | #Person1#: Jim? Jim? ... What are you doing in the kitchen?
#Person2#: Nothing, Mummy. I was hungry so I came here for some milk.
#Person1#: Milk? I thought you didn't like milk.
#Person2#: I don't, but I couldn't find anything to eat in the refrigerator.
#Person1#: Nonsense. There's lots of food in the refrigerator...... | Jim lies to his mother that he's in the kitchen because he's hungry and looking for some milk, but his mother finds out he's looking for milk for a kitty. Jim begs his mother to keep it. His mother at first disagrees but finally gives in. | keep a kitty |
train_3940 | #Person1#: What's wrong with it?
#Person2#: It's broken. I just bought it yesterday, you know, it costs me $ 556.
#Person1#: It sounds too bad. What will you do?
#Person2#: Mike suggests me to return it.
#Person1#: That's what I want to say. | #Person2# bought something yesterday and it's broken. Mike suggests #Person2# return it and #Person1# agrees. | casual talk |
train_3941 | #Person1#: hello, do you remember me? I bought some vases from you yesterday.
#Person2#: yes, you sent them to New York, right?
#Person1#: that's right. I thought I'd come back to buy some more souvenirs.
#Person2#: what did you in mind?
#Person1#: well, first, I'd like to buy a few postcards. My sister used to always ... | #Person1# comes to the store where #Person1# bought some vases yesterday to buy some more souvenirs. With #Person2#'s help, #Person1# purchases some postcards, a green mask, and some chocolate for #Person1#'s girlfriend. | purchase of souvenirs |
train_3942 | #Person1#: Oh, dear! which dress should I choose? I can't make up my mind. Please help me.
#Person2#: You know I don't know anything about fashion.
#Person1#: Which dress do you like best?
#Person2#: Well, they are both all right.
#Person1#: Only all right?
#Person2#: Oh, no. I mean you look very nice in both of them.
... | #Person1# asks Mike for advice about which dress to choose. Mike thinks both dresses are nice. #Person1# still hesitates. | dressing |
train_3943 | #Person1#: I need to order new business cards.
#Person2#: Do you have any idea how many you'd like?
#Person1#: I think 2, 000 would be enough.
#Person2#: Would you fill out this form, please?
#Person1#: I don't want to make any changes to my old card.
#Person2#: If you detect any difference, I'll take you out to dinner... | #Person1# orders 2,000 new business cards with #Person2# assistance. #Person1# wants them sooner. #Person2# tells #Person1# it will cost more. | order business cards |
train_3944 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. I've been told to come in and see someone about my L / C. I just had a message to come in and see someone called Kristy.
#Person1#: I'm Kristy. Can I help?
#Person2#: I received a letter asking me to come in and see you. I'm Mr. Simons from Dalton's Electrics... | Mr. Simons from Dalton's Electrics sees Kristy about his L / C amendment. Kristy tells him the 3rd party does not wish to accept the amendment. Kristy recommends him to go back to the 3rd party and discuss it. | L / C amendment |
train_3945 | #Person1#: Speaking of classical music, we should never forget about the New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic.
#Person2#: Of course not. People all over the world watch it on TV, or listen to it on the radio.
#Person1#: Sure. It's one of the biggest classical music events. Have you ever been to the live show?
... | #Person1# and #Person2# like the New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic. #Person2# went to the concert in 2010 while #Person1# only saw it on TV. | New Year's Concert |
train_3946 | #Person1#: How's your father?
#Person2#: He's fine. He retired last week. It's turning point in his life. Now he can relax and enjoy his retirement.
#Person1#: He can spend more time with his grandchildren.
#Person2#: Oh, I don't think he wants to. He wants to travel to several different countries around the world.
#Pe... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s father retired and he wants to travel around the world. #Person2# probably wants to spend old age in the same way. | retired life |
train_3947 | #Person1#: One of my students told me she was very depressed today.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Her father is dying.
#Person2#: Oh, that's very sad.
#Person1#: Yeah, she's broken up about it, poor kid.
#Person2#: What did you do?
#Person1#: I talked to her for a while, but she's really depressed. So, I made an appointme... | #Person1# tells #Person2# one of #Person1#'s students was depressed because her father was dying. #Person1# made an appointment with the school counselor for her. | a student's problem |
train_3948 | #Person1#: Do you know that John isn't going to come back to our school?
#Person2#: Really? Why?
#Person1#: He had moved and held a party on July 1st.
#Person2#: It's a pity that I was traveling around Europe at that time.
#Person1#: Even he's not coming back to school anymore, you still can call him and meet him on we... | #Person1# tells #Person2# John had moved and won't come back to their school. #Person2# missed his goodbye party but will call John this weekend and meet him. | casual talk |
train_3949 | #Person1#: Hectic. It's always hectic. But how was your windsurfing?
#Person2#: I tried it for a half-hour. It was interesting, but. . . well. . . I couldn't really do it.
#Person1#: See? I told you. It's very hard.
#Person2#: I couldn't even stand on it and hold the sail. I probably fell down fifty times.
#Person1#: F... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# fell down fifty times when practicing windsurfing and the rent was fifty dollars for a half-hour. #Person1# thinks it's worth the rent. | windsurfing |
train_3950 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to check in.
#Person1#: Do you have a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes, my name is Carol Tiang. That's spelled J - I - A - N - G.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, Ma'am. I can't find anything under that name. Do you have your confirmation number?
#Person2#: No, I don't have it wi... | Carol Tiang wants to check in and tells #Person1# her husband Lin reserved a room for her. #Person1# tries several times but doesn't find a Carol or a Lin in the computer. | check |
train_3951 | #Person1#: Who was the best teacher that you ever had?
#Person2#: That would have to be Miss Baymler, my fourth grade teacher.
#Person1#: What was she like?
#Person2#: She was patient, kind, fun, smart, caring, and yet strict, too. I really learned a lot from her.
#Person1#: What kind of things did you learn?
#Person2#... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the best teacher #Person2# ever had is Miss Baymler. #Person2# describes what she was like, how she taught students, and tells #Person1# Miss Baymler is now writing children's books. #Person2#'ll bring one to #Person1# next time. | the best teacher |
train_3952 | #Person1#: I have a problem with my credit card.
#Person2#: What's wrong with it?
#Person1#: There is a charge on my card that I didn't make.
#Person2#: Can you tell me what the charge was?
#Person1#: It's for a purse that cost $ 350.
#Person2#: Are you positive that you didn't buy the purse?
#Person1#: I can't even af... | #Person1# claims that there's a charge on #Person1#'s card that #Person1# didn't make. #Person2# asks about the details and will investigate. | credit card |
train_3953 | #Person1#: Why don't we get ourselves a new car? The old one's falling apart.
#Person2#: What a good idea!
#Person1#: What kind shall we get?
#Person2#: We could go to more places this time, if you liked.
#Person1#: Yes, fine.
#Person2#: When shall we go and look?
#Person1#: Why not sometime next week?
#Person2#: No, l... | #Person1# suggests getting a new car. #Person2# agrees. They decide to try the garage Martin recommended on Saturday. | get a new car |
train_3954 | #Person1#: Do I have to deposit my handbag at the checkroom?
#Person2#: No, you do not have to. The handbag can be taken with you. There is the cart at the entrance.
#Person1#: Thank you. I'd tike to buy some milk powder for my baby. Is there anything that you can recommend for me?
#Person2#: Well, how old is your baby... | #Person1# purchases Wyeth brand milk powder for #Person1#'s baby who's no more than three with #Person2#'s assistance and recommendation. | buy milk powder |
train_3955 | #Person1#: How are things with you?
#Person2#: I'm fine. Thank you.
#Person1#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: I need to make a deposit.
#Person1#: Will you be depositing cash or a check?
#Person2#: I will be depositing cash.
#Person1#: How much would you like to deposit?
#Person2#: It's going to be $ 300.
#Person1#: Wh... | #Person2# deposits $ 300 in cash into #Person2#'s stock account with #Person1#'s assistance. | deposit |
train_3956 | #Person1#: What would you like for dessert, sir? We have a choice of cake or ice cream.
#Person2#: No, thank you. I don't need any. You see, I'm on a diet.
#Person1#: oh, well, perhaps you'd like a cup of coffee or tea instead.
#Person2#: Yes, coffee, please. | #Person2#'s on a diet so he refuses dessert. #Person1# suggests coffee or tea instead and #Person2# orders coffee. | order drinks |
train_3957 | #Person1#: Good morning! Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, let me see some of your hats, please.
#Person1#: OK, come this way, please. How does this one fit you?
#Person2#: It's a little bit tight.
#Person1#: Let me stretch it for you. How is that now?
#Person2#: Yes, it fits all right now. I'll take it. Please put it in... | #Person2# gets a hat and pays thirty-five yuan for it with #Person1#'s assistance. | buy a hat |
train_3958 | #Person1#: Egg, this bathroom is a pigsty!
#Person2#: Helen, why do you keep flushing the toilet? What's wrong?
#Person1#: I just can't stand it. It's really gross in here! There's a stain on the toilet seat, and the floor was wet and slippery. So I cleaned it!
#Person2#: You did what? Helen, I know it's gross, but I'v... | Helen cannot stand the mess of the public bathroom and keeps cleaning it. Egg tries to stop her but Helen won't listen. | public bathroom |
train_3959 | #Person1#: Hello, I am Richard from the Brooks Head-hunter company. Can I have a private talk with you?
#Person2#: Er? I am driving right now. Can you call back in 30 minutes?
#Person1#: Sure.
#Person2#: Hi, Monica, Richard again. Have you ever heard about our company? It is an international one with good reputation. W... | Richard from the Brooks Head-hunter company phones Monica to invite her to a job interview. Monica politely refuses because she's preparing for an interview of another company. Richard asks her to call him when she changes her mind. | headhunter |
train_3960 | #Person1#: We're supposed to check in at the air-china's counter. Thirty minutes before take off, Joe.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. The boarding time on the ticket says 17 o'clock.'
#Person1#: Do we need to show our ID cards when checking in.
#Person2#: Yes, It's essential.
#Person1#: What about our luggage?
#Person2#: We c... | Joe tells #Person1# they will show ID cards and check luggage when checking in at the air china's counter. | check in |
train_3961 | #Person1#: So, are we all ready to go?
#Person2#: Yup, I think so. The car's packed, we have munchies and music, and the map's in the car.
#Person1#: Did you get the camera?
#Person2#: Got it! Did you fill up the tank?
#Person1#: Yup, it's all set.
#Person2#: You're sure we're not forgetting anything?
#Person1#: I'm su... | #Person1# and #Person2# checks and think they've prepared everything for road trips, but soon #Person1# asks #Person2# to make a pit stop as #Person1# forgot to go to the bathroom before leaving. | road trips |
train_3962 | #Person1#: OK. I just saw a Versace for thirty dollars. This stuff can't be real!
#Person2#: Most of it is. You should sign up.
#Person1#: I'm not sure I'd want to give these people my credit card number.
#Person2#: Didn't you read about Paypal and Bidpai? They are very safe.
#Person1#: Sure, but it's so complicated. T... | #Person1#'s paying by credit card and worries about its safety. #Person2# assures #Person1# of the security and tells #Person1# what to do. | credit card |
train_3963 | #Person1#: A Westerner said to his Chinese friend. ' Chinese people slurp when drinking soup. It's disgusting. ' The Chinese friend replied, ' Westerners make a lot of noise licking their fingers when eating. It's even worse. '
#Person2#: Everyone has his own habits, but these habits are not very good. The noise often ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about western and Chinese table manners. #Person2# thinks the Chinese table manners are less complicated but #Person1# finds the table arrangements and serving order for a social party are equally complicated and takes serving the fish for example. Then #Person1# tells #Person2# more... | table manners |
train_3964 | #Person1#: An interesting meeting, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, very. I thought the last speaker was especially good.
#Person1#: Let me introduce myself, by the way, my name is Dick Brown.
#Person2#: How do you do? I'm Mary Green.
#Person1#: Sorry, what was your last name again?
#Person2#: Green, G-R-E-E-N, but just call ... | Dick Brown and Mary Green meet at a meeting and introduce themselves to each other. | social meeting |
train_3965 | #Person1#: Can you recognize that woman, Betty?
#Person2#: I think I can, Henry. It must be Jenny Brown, the actress.
#Person1#: I thought so. She is beautiful, isn't she?
#Person2#: Yes, she is. She doesn't look old at all.
#Person1#: I read she's twenty-nine, but she must be at least forty.
#Person2#: I'm sure she is... | Betty and Henry recognize Jenny Brown and think she looks much younger than her real age. | an actress |
train_3966 | #Person1#: Dad, what will we have for dinner?
#Person2#: I don't know. Maybe fried fish, chicken soup and...
#Person1#: Oh, no, I'm tired of such things now.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. But that is the only thing I can cook. What do you want to have then?
#Person1#: I do wish Mom were at home. Why don't we go and eat out for... | Jill's mom isn't home. Jill doesn't want fried fish and chicken soup her father plans to cook for dinner, so she and her father go to McDonald's and they talk about what to eat. | dinner |
train_3967 | #Person1#: You know the weather's been awful so far this summer.
#Person2#: I know. This is very unusual for Japan. Usually by now, it's really hot and humid. I'm not sure why, but this summer we've had very little rain and surprisingly cool temperatures.
#Person1#: Well, either way I love it. I remember last summer. O... | This summer there's very little rain and surprisingly cool temperatures in Japan and #Person1# loves it because #Person1# had a tough time with the heat last year. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the weather in Seattle where there's little humidity and nice offshore breeze. | weather |
train_3968 | #Person1#: Hey, I'm a little bit upset about that television you people sold me. I got it home and the thing doesn't work! The lines.., the... there're lines all over the picture! I'm just not satisfied. I'd like to have my money back, or give me a new television.
#Person2#: Well, it's not my fault! What did you do wit... | The television #Person1# bought at #Person2#'s store doesn't work. #Person2# promises to have a look at it and tells #Person1# it's a second-hand TV so there's only a two-day warranty. #Person1#'s angry because #Person1# wasn't informed of that. | a second-hand TV |
train_3969 | #Person1#: Hey. John. This looks a great party. [Yeah!] Thanks for inviting me.
#Person2#: No problem. Glad you could make it. Hey. Have you met any of the famous guests so far?
#Person1#: Uh, no. Who exactly?
#Person2#: Well, there is Gregorio Zuttlemisterburger ... [Who?]. Ah. They call him the 'Grip' for short.
#Per... | #Person1# comes to John's party. John tells #Person1# about the famous guests at the party including the world-famous snake trainer Gregorio Zuttlemisterburger, the world's greatest arm wrestler Georgina and the captain of the national Yo-Yo team. | famous guests |
train_3970 | #Person1#: Hello. Is this Ann?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. Kelly?
#Person1#: Yes, it's me.
#Person2#: Do you have a cold?
#Person1#: No. Worse than that. I have a flu. I'm in bed with a fever.
#Person2#: Oh, no! What about your presentation today?
#Person1#: I'd like to do it, of course. But I just can't. I'm afraid I... | Kelly phones Ann and tells Ann she has a flu so she will miss her presentation today. Ann offers to tell Mr.Morley Keely's sick but Kelly decides to ring him herself. Kelly will call Ann in the afternoon to tell Ann if her appointments for tomorrow should be canceled. | phone call |
train_3971 | #Person1#: Good morning. Mrs. Smith.
#Person2#: Good morning! Can you help me, please? I'm looking for some books for my mother.
#Person1#: Well, what kind of books does she like?
#Person2#: She's very fond of detective stories?
#Person1#: I see. Has she read any detective stories?
#Person2#: Oh, yes!
#Person1#: ... | Mrs. Smith's looking for some books for her mother who has a bad memory and likes detective stories. #Person1# suggests one book and Mrs. Smith thinks it's good. | buy books |
train_3972 | #Person1#: And the cover is great! The colors are brilliant!
#Person2#: Give me a break. You don't care about the colors. You just like the hot babe on the cover.
#Person1#: OK, you got me. So, do you have a subscription?
#Person2#: Of course. I'm currently the subscriber of 10 different fashion magazines.
#Person1... | #Person1# likes the cover of #Person2#'s fashion magazine. #Person2# plans to lend the out-dated issues magazines to #Person1#. | fashion magazines |
train_3973 | #Person1#: How's it going?
#Person2#: I'm doing well. How about you?
#Person1#: Never better, thanks.
#Person2#: So how have you been lately?
#Person1#: I've actually been pretty good. You?
#Person2#: I'm actually in school right now.
#Person1#: Which school do you attend?
#Person2#: I'm attending PCC right now.... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s attending PCC right now. #Person1# wishes #Person2# good luck. | daily casual talk |
train_3974 | #Person1#: I'm going to have to do some shopping today.
#Person2#: Oh yeah? What do you need to go shopping for?
#Person1#: I want to find a new bedroom set.
#Person2#: Do you know where you're going to find your bedroom set?
#Person1#: I have no clue.
#Person2#: There's no particular place that you want to look a... | #Person1# wants a new bedroom set. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# got #Person2#'s from IKEA and they are worth the price. | buy furniture |
train_3975 | #Person1#: Could you just hold this for me?
#Person2#: What are you doing? Is anything wrong?
#Person1#: Yes, but I've nearly fixed it . Just take it , will you?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, of course. I'm sorry-I wasn't thinking. . . . . | #Person1# requests #Person2# to hold something while #Person1# fixes it. | request |
train_3976 | #Person1#: I'm exhausted. My new exercise is so hard.
#Person2#: I think it is easy. I could work in your calss with no problem.
#Person1#: You thing so?
#Person2#: Oh, without doubt. When is the next calss?
#Person1#: Tomorrw morning. Try it.
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: Are you going to this calss this mor... | #Person1#'s exhausted after exercise class but #Person2# thinks it's easy. #Person2#'ll attend the next class and bets #Person2# won't feel a thing. | exercise class |
train_3977 | #Person1#: Have you been to Shanghai before?
#Person2#: Yes I have. I've been there three times in the past year.
#Person1#: That sounds great. Have you been to the top of the Pearl Tower?
#Person2#: No I haven't. I haven't visited the Bund either. I've always had too much work to do.
#Person1#: So you haven't done... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has been to Shanghai three times but have not done much besides eating. | visit Shanghai |
train_3978 | #Person1#: Can you go faster, sir? I have a meeting in 15 minutes.
#Person2#: The traffic near the stadium is bad because of the pop concert.
#Person1#: Should I get out and walk?
#Person2#: No, don't worry. I know a short-cut that will get you there in 5 minutes. | #Person1# has a meeting in 15 minutes, so #Person2# will take a short-cut which will take only 5 minutes to avoid traffic. | take a taxi |
train_3979 | #Person1#: Todd, I heard you are from San Francisco. How is the weather there?
#Person2#: Well, the best time of the year is probably in September, it rains a lot from November to March next year.
#Person1#: So how's the living there?
#Person2#: It's really expensive. Because there are lots of really big rich companies... | Todd tells #Person1# the weather is rainy in San Francisco and living there is expensive. | San Francisco |
train_3980 | #Person1#: Hi, did you see the football match on TV this afternoon?
#Person2#: What's the good news? You look very excited! Has our football team won the match?
#Person1#: Of course they have! 5 to 0.
#Person2#: You're kidding! No, wait a moment, you're fooling me! You know, I can't stand anymore of our team losing the... | #Person1# excitedly tells #Person2# their football team won the match. #Person2# at first doesn't believe it but later gets excited. They'll go to school and tell classmates the good news. | good news |
train_3981 | #Person1#: Well, here we are in LA. Where shall we go first? Let's look at the map.
#Person2#: I hear the Grand Canyon is the most beautiful place on Earth. In the Colorado River goes right through it.
#Person1#: OK, let's go there. Can we camp near there or do we have to find a hotel?
#Person2#: I guess there are no v... | #Person1# and #Person2# arrive in LA. They decide to go to the Grand Canyon first, stay one night in Salt Lake City on the way, and go horseback riding and fishing on Lake Yellowstone in the Yellowstone National Park. | a wild trip |
train_3982 | #Person1#: Peter, hi, how are you? I haven't seen you for ages.
#Person2#: Hello, Marry. Wow, it must be at least 5 years. What are you doing here?
#Person1#: I came for a meeting. Business trip, you know. Anyway, how are you?
#Person2#: I'm good, thanks. I still work in a school. What about you?
#Person1#: I have a ne... | Peter and Marry haven't met for years. They tell each other what they've been doing and decide to go for a coffee. | social meeting |
train_3983 | #Person1#: Your bedrooms looking quite good now, Sam. I'm glad we were able to buy that carpet in the sales. It looks perfect on your floor.
#Person2#: Yeah, I'm not sure the lamp is right from my desk, though. It's too big, could we see if there's anything I like better when we next go shopping?
#Person1#: Well, we ca... | #Person1# thinks the carpet in Sam's room is a good bargain. #Person1# and Sam will go to the city center tomorrow to buy a lamp and a blanket. | room decoration |
train_3984 | #Person1#: Hello!
#Person2#: Hello, Is that Stefan?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but I'm afraid you've dialed the wrong number. There is no Stefan here.
#Person2#: Really? Are you sure? I called before and he was there.
#Person1#: Yes. I'm sure. You have the wrong number. I have used this number for more than 20 years.
#Perso... | #Person2# calls to find Stefan, but #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2# has dialed the wrong number. | wrong number |
train_3985 | #Person1#: What do you think about all the different diets people go on?
#Person2#: I don't think dieting is good for you. It's much better to eat a balanced diet and to never get overweight to begin with!
#Person1#: But what do you think about people who are obese? What should they do to lose weight?
#Person2#: They n... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that it's much better to eat a balanced diet. Obese people need to eat healthy food and do more exercise, and they don't have to cut out fattening foods. Many people gain weight by drinking far too much soda. Vitamins are good as a supplement. | dieting |
train_3986 | #Person1#: What is your strongest trait?
#Person2#: Adaptability and sense of humor.
#Person1#: How would your friends or colleagues describe you?
#Person2#: ( Pause a few seconds ) They say Mr. Chen is an honest, hardworking and responsible man who deeply cares for his family and friends.
#Person1#: What personality t... | During the interview, #Person1# asks Mr. Chen several questions, such as his strongest traits, the personality traits he admires, leadership qualities he developed, ways to handle criticism and conflicts, and so on. | interview |
train_3987 | #Person1#: Is Alice available?
#Person2#: You're talking to her.
#Person1#: I've called you a hundred times today.
#Person2#: I was busy doing something. I apologize.
#Person1#: No problem.
#Person2#: Did you need something?
#Person1#: Did you want to do something tomorrow?
#Person2#: Is there somewhere special you wan... | #Person1# calls Alice to invite her to watch a movie together tomorrow. | movie |
train_3988 | #Person1#: I heard that you went to the concert the day before? How did you like it?
#Person2#: It was terrific. The concert was really a hit. The symphony orchestra was so good that I was completely absorbed in their performance.
#Person1#: Who was the conductor?
#Person2#: Oh, speaking of the conductor, he is indeed ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that the concert was terrific and the conductor Menuhin is indeed a genius who is also a legendary violinist. | concert |
train_3989 | #Person1#: Hey, That's a really nice outfit you have on.
#Person2#: Why, thank you. I wasn't sure if it looked okay or not. I can't believe all the words the salesgirl said.
#Person1#: Oh, you look stunning. Your dress really goes well with your shoes.
#Person2#: I'm glad that you think so. I thought it might be a bit ... | #Person1# praises #Person2# for #Person2#'s nice outfit. #Person2# recommends #Person1# to go to the sale down at the department store where they have clothes of both casual and formal styles. They will go to a party tonight dressing casually. | clothes |
train_3990 | #Person1#: What is that you have there?
#Person2#: Aah! Close your eyes. You aren't supposed to see this.
#Person1#: Ah ha! I caught you. Just let me peek. I won't tell anyone.
#Person2#: You can't peek! This is a surprise.
#Person1#: How about one little hint?
#Person2#: Here's one little hint. If you don't go out rig... | #Person1# wants to know the surprise #Person2# is preparing. #Person2# gives #Person1# a hint. | surprise |
train_3991 | #Person1#: Hi Wei, what are you going to do this weekend?
#Person2#: I think I'll stay in on Saturday and rest.
#Person1#: Oh right. . . How about Sunday?
#Person2#: Ah, I'm going to the pub to watch the football.
#Person1#: Oh really? I'll come along with you if that's ok.
#Person2#: Sure, you're more than welcome. I'... | #Person1# will go along with Wei to the pub to watch the football on Sunday. | weekend |
train_3992 | #Person1#: It's amazing to me how international business has become. Take my store for example. On any given day, you will find imported items from more than 20 different countries on our shelves.
#Person2#: How many different varieties of products do you import from China?
#Person1#: China provides the bulk of our pro... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that people will find imported items from more than 20 different countries on their shelves with more than 40 different items from China. Food items are difficult to import with the short shelf life. | international business |
train_3993 | #Person1#: Looks like a good party, I probably know about half the people.
#Person2#: Who's that boy?
#Person1#: Where?
#Person2#: The one next to the telephone.
#Person1#: I don't know. Never saw him before. Why?
#Person2#: I think he's the boy who just moved into my apartment building. | #Person2# thinks the boy next to the telephone at the party is the one who just moved into #Person2#'s apartment building. | party |
train_3994 | #Person1#: I wonder if I can ask you a question.
#Person2#: Ask me a question? What do you want to know?
#Person1#: Well. . . er. . . it is just. . . just that I. . .
#Person2#: Just what? Stop beating around the bush. Tell me what you want to know.
#Person1#: I. . . er. . . I just want to know if you could lend me a f... | #Person1# wants to borrow a few bucks from #Person2#, but #Person2# refuses. | borrow money |
train_3995 | #Person1#: Hey, Taxi. Over here!
#Person2#: Did you call for a car service
#Person1#: Yes, are you engaged
#Person2#: Not at the moment. Where would you like me to take you
#Person1#: I am going to the airport, and I have to catch the 930 flight to New York.
#Person2#: Well, it's a long way and there is roadwork near B... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to take #Person1# to the airport and catch the 930 flight to New York in half an hour. The traffic is not heavy today so they arrive on time. | taxi |
train_3996 | #Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: I'm planning a trip to Europe.
#Person1#: Have you decided which city you want to go?
#Person2#: Well, what's the price of this route?
#Person1#: That's $ 400 and we will visit 4 cities. | #Person2# is asking #Person1# about the price of a trip to Europe. | trip to Europe |
train_3997 | #Person1#: Can I take your order please?
#Person2#: Can I get a burger and a large fries?
#Person1#: Sure. Anything to drink with that?
#Person2#: A large coke, please.
#Person1#: Eating here or to go?
#Person2#: Eating here, please.
#Person1#: That's 7 dollars and 25 cents. You can get free refills with your coke. | #Person2# orders a burger, a large fries and a large coke. | order food |
train_3998 | #Person1#: Mr. Crabby, I'm pleased to see you.
#Person2#: I'Ve looked over your resume, Ms. Jane. I see you'Ve already have quite a lot of experience in secretary work, could you tell me something about your talent with that company?
#Person1#: Oh, yes, I worked there for two years, just graduated from college.
#Person... | Mr. Crabby is interviewing Ms. Jane and asks her about her talent with the previous company. Jane says she left the company because she must accept the new challenge. | interview |
train_3999 | #Person1#: Would you please mail these letters, Lucy?
#Person2#: Yes, Sir.
#Person1#: These two are urgent letters and should be sent by registered express airmail. Others are ordinary letters.
#Person2#: All right, who should I send them to?
#Person1#: It's sent to Mr. Charles. I believe he is in London.
#Person2#: Ok... | #Person1# is asking Lucy to mail the letters to Mr. Charles in London. | letters |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.