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train_4200 | #Person1#: I'd like to recommend an extremely efficient work-out machine at this fitness club.
#Person2#: Great! I need your professional advice.
#Person1#: The rowing machine. So many people just ignore it, but it's a full body exercise. It combines strength training with the heart. | #Person1# recommends efficient work-our machines, rowing machines to #Person2#. | training machine |
train_4201 | #Person1#: How are you, Mrs. Brandon?
#Person2#: Pretty good. How are you doing?
#Person1#: Not so good. I just lost my job today.
#Person2#: I'm sorry to hear that.
#Person1#: How are your students doing?
#Person2#: They are very nervous about their final test.
#Person1#: I remember you gave our class a hard final tes... | #Person1# and Mrs. Brandon greet each other. #Person1# remembers the final test given by Brandon helped #Person1# a lot. | school life |
train_4202 | #Person1#: Okay, Mr. Taylor, let's go ahead and begin. First of all, tell me about your last job.
#Person2#: Well, I worked for five years at Hi Tech Computers.
#Person1#: Okay. Hi Tech. How about your website authoring skills? Oh. We are looking for someone to create and manage our company's website.
#Person2#: Umm...... | Mr. Taylor tells #Person1# he worked at Hi Tech. But #Person1# finds he doesn't know how to manage a website or make a flash. | job interview |
train_4203 | #Person1#: I haven't seen you for a long time. Where have you been?
#Person2#: I went to New York to visit my sister and stayed there for two months. Actually, I really went to meet my new nephew.
#Person1#: That's great! How old is he?
#Person2#: Well. He was five months old when I got there. And he could possibly be ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# went to New York to see #Person2#'s new nephew and helped babysit him. | a new baby |
train_4204 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I'm with the airport office. I'm doing a survey. Can I ask you some questions?
#Person2#: Sure. Go ahead.
#Person1#: How do you feel about the arrival area? Were you happy with it?
#Person2#: Yes, but it's a long way from the gate to the Immigration.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry about that. Well, how ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions to do a survey. #Person1# asks #Person2#'s feelings about the arrival area, Immigration, etc. #Person2# then has to go because here comes #Person2#'s suitcase. | airport |
train_4205 | #Person1#: It's well known that Abraham Lincoln was the greatest American, you know.
#Person2#: Yes, many American people do think so, and they feel proud of Lincoln. He rose from the lowest to the highest position in the United States.
#Person1#: DO you know how he was killed?
#Person2#: Yes. It was on April 14, 1865.... | #Person1# and #Person2# think Abraham Lincoln was the greatest American. #Person2# tells #Person1# Lincoln was shot and later died in hospital. | Abraham Lincoln |
train_4206 | #Person1#: You know I've often wondered why people laugh at the picture of a big belly businessman slipping on a banana skin and falling on his bottom. We are to feel sorry for them.
#Person2#: Actually, Laura, I think we laugh because we are glad it didn't happen to us. But of course there is also a kind of humorous s... | #Person1# doesn't like jokes about fat or physically handicapped people but #Person2# thinks people laugh because they're embarrassed. #Person2# explains the custard pie routine means in old films someone gets so outraged that he throws a
custard pie to the other person's face but #Person1# doesn't think it's funny. | laughing points |
train_4207 | #Person1#: Come in and have some coffee, Anna. The kids have just gone out to the mall to hang out with their friends.
#Person2#: I saw a lot of teenagers when Alan and I were there yesterday.
#Person1#: They spend hours there, especially on weekends.
#Person2#: Speaking of that trip, Alan bought a shirt at a depart... | #Person2# says Alan bought a shirt but the sleeves are too long so #Person2# asks #Person1# to introduce a tailor. #Person1# suggests exchanging at the shop and going together. | exchange a shirt |
train_4208 | #Person1#: Can I take your drink order?
#Person2#: Where is your wine list?
#Person1#: The wine choices are posted on the little menu in the middle of the table.
#Person2#: Do you have any mixed drinks available here?
#Person1#: We can make a number of mixed drinks at our bar.
#Person2#: I heard that you are famou... | #Person2# wants mixed drinks and #Person1# recommends Cuervo Gold margarita. #Person2# wants it on the rocks without salt. | drink order |
train_4209 | #Person1#: Excuse me? Is this where I register? I'd like to sign up for my courses for next semester.
#Person2#: Yes, of course. I need your student ID please.
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: Okay, Susan. It says here that you are a business major and you are in your second year. Is this information correct?
#P... | Susan is a business major and she wants to get a minor in psychology. #Person2# helps her register for the courses and reminds her to make a tuition payment. | register courses |
train_4210 | #Person1#: Did you enjoy your meal?
#Person2#: Yes, we really enjoyed it.
#Person1#: May I interest you in some dessert?
#Person2#: Yes, that sounds great.
#Person1#: Well, we have chocolate mousse cake, homemade fresh strawberry shortcake, and a spicy rum apple crisp for our specials.
#Person2#: The apple crisp s... | #Person1# recommends dessert and #Person2# orders apple crisps, a chocolate mousse cake and four coffees. | order dessert |
train_4211 | #Person1#: I think I need a new notebook.
#Person2#: Why? Is there some new, cool computer out on the market?
#Person1#: You bet there is. Feast your eyes on this puppy!
#Person2#: That's a notebook?
#Person1#: Believe it!
#Person2#: It looks more like a toy, or a cool briefcase! | #Person1# shows a cool notebook but #Person2# thinks it's like a briefcase. | buy a notebook |
train_4212 | #Person1#: What can I get for you today?
#Person2#: Could I get a hamburger, please?
#Person1#: Would you like cheese on that?
#Person2#: No, thank you.
#Person1#: Would you like a drink?
#Person2#: Let me have a soda.
#Person1#: What kind of soda would you like?
#Person2#: May I have a Sprite, please?
#Person1... | #Person2# orders a hamburger, a Sprite and chips from #Person1#. | order food |
train_4213 | #Person1#: Welcome to our Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, ma'am. Where would you like to sit?
#Person2#: I'd like to sit in the rear.
#Person1#: All right. Come with me, please. Here is your seat, ma'am. Would you like to order now?
#Person2#: Yes
#Person1#: What would you like for a drink?
#Person2#: Wine, please.
... | #Person1# helps #Person2# sit in the rear and order a drink, Chablis and a burger. | order food |
train_4214 | #Person1#: Actually, you can take advantage of our 'New Millennium Woman' promotion.
#Person2#: Does that include some kind of 'Love, Amy Card'?
#Person1#: Yes. If your 'Love, Amy' purchases amount to 10, 000NT or more, you get a V. I. P. card and a 20 percent discount.
#Person2#: Hmmm. . . I'll have to think about ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# can use 'New Millennium Woman' promotion and #Person2#'ll consider it. | discuss a promotion |
train_4215 | #Person1#: Where will we go on your vacation?
#Person2#: Well, I speak some French so I decided to go to a country where they speak French.
#Person1#: So, you go to France?
#Person2#: Actually no, and I don't go to Spain this time. I'll spend my whole vacation in Morocco.
#Person1#: I'll take the most interesting trip ... | #Person2#'ll go to Spain on vacation. #Person1# wants to go to China and South Korea that #Person2# knows nothing about but #Person1# doesn't have enough time. | travel plan |
train_4216 | #Person1#: Oh, my! I'm bored with this job.
#Person2#: Hey! There's a job that's perfect for you in today's paper. You might be interested in it.
#Person1#: Oh, what is it? What do they want?
#Person2#: Wait a minute. Ah, here it is. The China Trip Agency is looking for a translator from Chinese to English.
#Person1#: ... | #Person1#'s bored with the job and #Person2# recommends a job. #Person2# thinks the job is perfect for #Person1# and tells #Person1# the job's requirements. #Person1# wants the job. | a new job |
train_4217 | #Person1#: Hey, look, I can change the colors in our living room on the computer.
#Person2#: Well, I don't like bright orange walls.
#Person1#: OK, let me try dark brown.
#Person2#: Try a lighter color like light blue.
#Person1#: Yes, great.
#Person2#: Perfect. We can buy the paint now. You'll have time to paint the wa... | #Person2# chooses the color in the living room. #Person1#'ll paint the walls. | wall color |
train_4218 | #Person1#: Good morning, Northwind Airways. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, do you have any afternoon flights to Shanghai on July seventh?
#Person1#: One moment please. Yes, there is a flight at 12:45 PM and one at 4:40 PM.
#Person2#: Either of those would be fine. Can you tell me how much a return flight would cost? I... | #Person1# helps #Person2# book an economy-class round ticket to Shanghai. | ticket booking |
train_4219 | #Person1#: How was your trip?
#Person2#: Berlin was great. David really likes living there. We had a good time hanging out. The 5 days went by fast.
#Person1#: How long has David been there?
#Person2#: 6 months. He seems to have gotten really comfortable there. He knew where all the best restaurants, cafes and nightclu... | #Person2# enjoyed the trip to Berlin with David who has lived there for 6 months. #Person1# thinks German people are serious but #Person2# thinks Berlin people are creative. | discuss Berlin |
train_4220 | #Person1#: Hi, can I speak with the apartment manager, please?
#Person2#: Hello, this is the apartment manager speaking.
#Person1#: I'm calling about the apartment for rent on Main Street.
#Person2#: Would you be interested in seeing the apartment?
#Person1#: I would love to see it.
#Person2#: Are you free today at aro... | #Person1# calls #Person2# to make an appointment to see an apartment for rent at 6 PM today. | see an apartment |
train_4221 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'd like to get this prescription filled.
#Person1#: No problem. Please wait a minute. ( She goes to the back for a few minutes. ) Here is your medicine, sir. Take two tablets after each meal and once before bed.
#Person2#: Thanks. Do you sell aspirin he... | #Person2# gets his prescription filled, buys aspirin and vitamins, and pays for them with the assistance of #Person2#. | buy medicine |
train_4222 | #Person1#: Hi, Alice, what are you doing this sunday?
#Person2#: Nothing really, why, what ' s up?
#Person1#: If you are free, maybe you would like to go to a small party and having for my birthday party. It will be fun, you will get to know lots of people.
#Person2#: Sounds great, I'd very much like to accept your inv... | Alice accepts #Person1#'s birthday invitation. Alice offers to help set up but #Person1# declines her because #Person1# can handle it. | Birthday |
train_4223 | #Person1#: Did you watch the final last night? My favorite singer won!
#Person2#: Oh, I love him too. He not only sings well but also shows perseverance when he encounters difficulties in the contest.
#Person1#: Yeah, he got booted after his initial performance in the audition, but he did not give up. He then tried at ... | #Person1# and #Person1# both love the singer who won. #Person1# and #Person2# agree the singer's perseverance was impressive throughout his struggle to the final. They feel excited about the .winding story of the singer's success. | Singing Contest |
train_4224 | #Person1#: David, why didn't you clean the room?
#Person2#: I'm not in the mood.
#Person1#: Why are you feeling depressed?
#Person2#: I was told my girlfriend was speaking ill of me. That's a real let-down.
#Person1#: I don't think she will do such a thing.
#Person2#: But she did and made me disappointed.
#Person1#: Oh... | David is depressed because his girlfriend spoke ill of him. #Person1# suggests David forgive her. | Mood |
train_4225 | #Person1#: Honey come on! We are going to be late! Honestly, you take longer getting ready than I do!
#Person2#: I was drying my hair and ironing my shirt! Can you come here for a sec? I need your help.
#Person1#: What is it? Why are all these clothes on the bed?
#Person2#: I don't know what to wear! Ok, give me your o... | #Person1# wants #Person2# to hurry up. #Person2# is caught up on what to dress so #Person1# suggests tie and pants. #Person2# then asks for hairstyle advice. | Fashion |
train_4226 | #Person1#: May I help you find something, sir?
#Person2#: I'm looking for an engagement ring for my girlfriend. I have an idea of what she likes, but I want to surprise her with something special, too.
#Person1#: We have all shapes, sizes, qualities and price ranges, do you know about the four Cs of picking a diamond?
... | #Person2# is looking for an engagement ring with marquise cut and between $5000 and $7000. #Person2# shows the rings. | Engagement Ring |
train_4227 | #Person1#: I've heard The Hitchhiker would be on next week. I want to see it.
#Person2#: Is it horror movie?
#Person1#: Yeah, I love horror movies the most. Would you like to go with me next weekend?
#Person2#: No way. I will be scared out of my wits.
#Person1#: Well, What kind of movies do you like?
#Person2#: Er, let... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to watch a horror movie but #Person2# dislikes horror movies.They both like romance and comedy movies so they decide to watch The Terminal. | Movies |
train_4228 | #Person1#: Hi, Lucy!
#Person2#: Hi. It's a wonderful wedding, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, It's very great.
#Person2#: Mary's father is a rich man, isn't he?
#Person1#: You are right, Mary's father is responsible for the entire wedding-arrangement, costs, etc. I think he must spend much money.
#Person2#: Will Mary and her... | #Person1# and #Person2# agree the wedding is great and costs much. #Person2# will try to catch the bride bonquet. | Wedding |
train_4229 | #Person1#: Now, you are to board the plane. We're sorry that we haven't done much to help you when you stayed in China.
#Person2#: I appreciate what you have done for me. Everything I have seen here has left a deep impression on me. I really don't know how to express my thanks to you.
#Person1#: We are ready to help yo... | #Person2# express gratitude to #Person1# and #Person2#'s friends. #Person1# thinks visiting as a great way to promote the friendship between them. #Person2# then leaves to catch the plane. | China |
train_4230 | #Person1#: What's the bonus like at your company?
#Person2#: Well, it's OK, I suppose. We get about the equivalent of six months'salary.
#Person1#: Six months'salary? Are you serious? That's incredible!
#Person2#: Maybe. But you'd be amazed at how little's left after the credit companies have deducted their share from ... | #Person2# can't pay his bills even with a high bonus for #Person1# has bought a home health monitor and missed the credit payment last month. #Person2# persuades #Person1# to return it. | Finance |
train_4231 | #Person1#: How did you enjoy your family party at ' ginger's '? I hear that they have a lovely menu and buffet.
#Person2#: Oh, it was great. We had seafood buffet. They do one every Friday. The waiters and waitresses are very good. They are very attentive, but don't hang around the table.
#Person1#: I like the buffets ... | #Person2# enjoyed the seafood buffet at ginger's, mentions the variety of the wines and seafood. #Person2# doubts the freshness of the oysters but #Person1# says no one got sick from the oysters. #Person2# usually doesn't order starters. | Restaurant |
train_4232 | #Person1#: I watched a very interesting documentary about plants yesterday evening. It was called unusual plants and looked at several species of plants from around the world which have unusual features.
#Person2#: Really? Tell me about some of the plants they showed.
#Person1#: Well. There was one type of plant that c... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about some unusual plants in a documentary, including the plant that eats insects and the plant that provides nectar solely for a particular type of bee. #Person2# is most fascinated by cacti's ability to survive in dry conditions. | Plants |
train_4233 | #Person1#: hello, Jason, there is going to be a screening of Final Destination 3 at our campus cinema tomorrow. I plan to go to see it.
#Person2#: is it a horror movie?
#Person1#: yeah, I love horror movies. Would you like to go with me tomorrow?
#Person2#: no way. I will be scared out of my wits.
#Person1#: that's fun... | #Person1# invites Jason to watch a horror movie but #Person2# dislikes the genre. #Person1# and #Person2# both like romance and comedy movies and decide to watch the Notebook. | Movies |
train_4234 | #Person1#: Susan, can you tell me in a nutshell what the retail market is like in China?
#Person2#: Well, as per capital income goes up and up, the growth sector seems to be in the high-end.
#Person1#: Retail is going upscale here? China is certainly growing more quickly than I had imagined.
#Person2#: Yes. Things cert... | Susan tells #Person1# about the fast-growing retail market in China and thinks the trend will continue. #Person1# is impressed. | Economy |
train_4235 | #Person1#: I come to try my new suit. Here's the receipt.
#Person2#: Yes, please wait a minute. I'll fetch it for you. Here it is. Please try it on and take a look at the mirror. How do you like it?
#Person1#: Aren't the trousers a little too long?
#Person2#: If you think so, we'll shorten the legs a bit. It'll take ab... | #Person1# thinks the trousers are too long after trying the new suit. #Person2# will shorten them. | Suit |
train_4236 | #Person1#: I'd like to buy a fridge. What about the quality of higher products?
#Person2#: I strongly recommend it. As an international enterprise, it produces high quality household appliances.
#Person1#: Is there a warranty?
#Person2#: Yes, all their products have warranties.
#Person1#: How long is it?
#Person2#: The... | #Person1# wants to buy a fridge and knows from #Person2# the quality and warranty of higher products, but #Person1# thinks the best seller is too big. | Fridge |
train_4237 | #Person1#: Hi, Stephanie. I hear you have a new job.
#Person2#: Yes, I'm teaching math at Lincoln High School.
#Person1#: So how do you like it?
#Person2#: Well, the salary is a little low, but the students are nice. How are things with you?
#Person1#: Not bad. You know I'm an air traffic controller now.
#Person2#: Now... | #Person2# finds out Stephanie now teaches maths. #Person2#'s job is an air traffic controller. #Person2# says it's stressful. | Jobs |
train_4238 | #Person1#: What's good today?
#Person2#: The salmon is good toady, it's very fresh.
#Person1#: How is it done?
#Person2#: It's cooked with lemon and savored with rice.
#Person1#: Sound nice, I will try it.
#Person2#: You're meal also include soup and salad.
#Person1#: What's the soup of the day?
#Person2#: French onion... | #Person2# orders salmon, salad and French onion soup with #Person1#'s assistance. | Order |
train_4239 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir! Please know some about our latest products.
#Person2#: These are your products?
#Person1#: They are our products. Please come in and have a look. This is the catalogue for our products.
#Person2#: May I have your name card? I am always concerned about the newest computer.
#Person1#: Of cou... | #Person1# leads #Person2# to have a look at their latest products. #Person1# takes away #Person2#'s name card and leaves #Person1#'s informatioin. #Person2# introduces the new product and design. | Products |
train_4240 | #Person1#: Good evening. Welcome to Mansion Hotel.
#Person2#: I have a reservation. My name is Rodgers.
#Person1#: Last name, Rodgers?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Very well. Welcome, Mr. Rodgers. Would you please fill out the registration card? How are you doing today?
#Person2#: 0h, good. I have a long day and it's goo... | Rodgers checks in at the hotel and pays by credit card with the help of #Person1#. Rodgers asks for a wake-up call tomorrow morning. George will take Rodgers' luggage to the room. | Hotel |
train_4241 | #Person1#: Hello, I need a wake-up call tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: Of course. When would you like the call?
#Person1#: Actually, I need two calls, one at 7 and the other at 7 fifteen.
#Person2#: No problem. We'll give you both calls.
#Person1#: Do you know what, let's change the second call to 7 thirty.
#Person2#: No... | #Person1# schedules two wake-up calls tomorrow morning with #Person2#. | Wake up Call |
train_4242 | #Person1#: Room service. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: This is room 504. The room is so cold.
#Person1#: Have you turned on the air-conditioner?
#Person2#: Yes. of course. I turned it on half an hour ago. I don't think it work at all.
#Person1#: I am sorry, sir. We will send our staff right now. | #Person2# complains that the room is cold so #Person1# will send staff to check. | room is cold |
train_4243 | #Person1#: What sort of experience do you have?
#Person2#: I used to work as a mechanic and I was responsible for the maintenance of all the company vehicles.
#Person1#: Where was your last job?
#Person2#: I worked in Hanson Paper Company.
#Person1#: Why did you quit your last job?
#Person2#: Because the company is far... | #Person1# interviews #Person2# on work experience and the reason #Person2# quited #Person2#'s last job. | Job Interview |
train_4244 | #Person1#: Now, if I look here I see that you completed a BA in English?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. After graduating from high school in New York I attended York University in the UK. My major was English, and my minor was business studies. I completed my BA in 2004.
#Person1#: Yes, I'm pleased to see that you also ... | #Person1# interviews Rebecca. Rebecca talks about her educational background, her traits, and her extracurricular activities at University. After that, #Person1# wants to know her work experience. | Job Interview |
train_4245 | #Person1#: Wow, what a cool car! The styling of this car really appeals to me.
#Person2#: Yes, this is a very popular car.
#Person1#: I want to buy it. How much does this car cost?
#Person2#: The car is beautiful, isn't it? Come on inside and we'll discuss the price.
#Person1#: You can tell me here. I just want to know... | #Person2# want to buy a car from #Person1#. #Person2# bids for 50000 but #Person1# bargains for 30000. They eventually trike a deal at 38000. | Car deal |
train_4246 | #Person1#: You did an excellent job in this project.
#Person2#: Thank you. It was a lot of hard work. But I'm glad I did it.
#Person1#: Congratulations.
#Person2#: When will you give me a raise?
#Person1#: Ha. . . I am not sure.
#Person2#: I feel quite embarrassed for having to request a pay raise so quickly.
#Person1#... | #Person1# praises #Person2#'s excellent performance. #Person2# asks for a raise. #Person1# will think about it carefully. | Raise |
train_4247 | #Person1#: Hi Linda, this is Todd.
#Person2#: Todd, good to hear from you!
#Person1#: I just wanted to tell you what a great time I had with you at the movies last week.
#Person2#: Me too, Todd! Thanks for suggesting that great movie.
#Person1#: I also enjoyed it and was wondering if you would like to go for a hike in ... | Todd invites Linda to hike after having a great time with her at the movies. Linda accepts and they plan to leave at nine. | Date |
train_4248 | #Person1#: Can I help you, Ma'am?
#Person2#: I need a phone card for this new cell phone.
#Person1#: Cool phone. What kind of phone card do you want?
#Person2#: It's for my daughter who is still a senior high school student.
#Person1#: Then the M-Zone will be suitable.
#Person2#: What's special with the service?
#Perso... | #Person2# recommends a phone card for #Person1#'s daughter. #Person1# wants a prepaid one and #Person2# tells her there is a sales promotion. #Person2# decides to get three phone cards. | Phone Card |
train_4249 | #Person1#: Tom, does your throat hurt?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: OK. Do you want to get better?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: OK. We want you to get better, too. You'll have your tonsils out tomorrow, and you won't get so many colds any more.
#Person2#: But if I have my tonsils out tomorrow, I'll miss my birthday party o... | Tom's throat hurts. #Person1# suggests Tom have his tonsils out. #Person1# insists everything will be fine and won't hurt though Tom thinks he will miss his birthday party. | Sore Throat |
train_4250 | #Person1#: Anna just emailed to say that the managers' meeting is put off till next Monday. Will you have everything ready by then, Sabrina? Hey, Sabrina, what's wrong?
#Person2#: I'm so worried. I haven't heard from my sister for two weeks.
#Person1#: How often do you call each other?
#Person2#: Normally at least once... | Sabrina tells Jason that she is worried about her sister because she hasn't heard from her for two weeks. Jasoncomforts her. | Sister's well-being |
train_4251 | #Person1#: I could hardly recognize Sam after he got that new job. He's always in a suit and a tie now.
#Person2#: Yeah, he was never like that at college. Back then he would've run in an old T-shirt and jeans. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss Sam's change after his new job. | Sam's Change |
train_4252 | #Person1#: Excuse me. but I think you made a wrong turn. You are supposed to turn left on Rosen Boulevard.
#Person2#: Oh. I'm sorry. Didn't you say 1323 Willson?
#Person1#: No, 3023. It's OK though. You don't have to take me there, I can walk from here.
#Person2#: Why don't I just make a U turn at the corner?
#Person1#... | #Person1# made a wrong turn and drives into a wrong road so #Person2# decides to walk to the destination. #Person1# proposes several alternatives but #Person2# refuses. | Wrong turn |
train_4253 | #Person1#: Hello, Nancy. I'm sorry, but I just missed the 8:50 bus to the museum. I'm afraid I'll be a little late.
#Person2#: It doesn't matter. The next bus will be coming at 9:00. You can catch that one. The museum opens at 9:30. | Nancy tells #Person1# that #Person1# won't be late if #Person1# catches the next bus. | Bus |
train_4254 | #Person1#: Well, Betty, how was your shopping trip with Susan this afternoon?
#Person2#: Don't ask me.
#Person1#: What do you mean? Did something go wrong?
#Person2#: Susan thought I had said I would meet her at the Department Store at 2:30 when I really said 2 o'clock. Then she thought I had said the main entrance in ... | #Person1# asks about Betty's shopping trip with Susan. Susan mistook the time and the place but they ultimately met by accident. Failing to get a blouse, Betty settled for a skirt. | Shopping trip |
train_4255 | #Person1#: She is, like, mega-intense, isn't she?
#Person2#: Ha, she is unstoppable. I'm learning so much from her.
#Person1#: What's it like to work with her?
#Person2#: She's demanding. But I like that. I mean, I know our timeline is tight.
#Person1#: Tell me about it.
#Person2#: You guys are working around the ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about a hard-working coworker. #Person2# acknowledges that #Person1# is working overtime as well. | Work |
train_4256 | #Person1#: I'm forming a music band.
#Person2#: Do you already know how to play an instrument?
#Person1#: Uh. . . Yeah! I've told you a thousand times that I'm learning to play the drums. Now that I know how to play well, I would like to form a rock band.
#Person2#: Aside from yourself, who are the other members of ... | #Person1# is a drummer and is forming a band. #Person1# invites #Person2# to audition as a singer but #Person2# thinks #Person1# doesn't have enough room. | Band |
train_4257 | #Person1#: Taxi.
#Person2#: Yes. Where would you like to go?
#Person1#: Central Park, please, but can you make a stop at Union Square? I wanna pick up my friend there.
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: How long do you think it will take to get to Union Square.
#Person2#: Well. That depends on traffic, you know. It'... | #Person1# takes a taxi to go to Central Park. #Person1# is in a rush and #Person2# makes it there fast. #Person1# pays and tells #Person2# to keep the change. | Taxi |
train_4258 | #Person1#: Are you going to the cafeteria downstairs?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Could you please get me a takeaway? I have some urgent work to finish. So I don't have enough time to go out for lunch.
#Person2#: No problem. What should I bring?
#Person1#: I am not picky on food. Just bring me the day menu. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to bring a takeaway from the cafeteria downstairs. | Food |
train_4259 | #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 d... | #Person1# wants to order 2000 new business cards. #Person1# needs it faster than scheduled so #Person2# says it will cost more. | Business Cards |
train_4260 | #Person1#: I've got some bad news about the bike you lent me.
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: I fell on the way to school, and your bike got scratched. I'm really sorry.
#Person2#: Don't worry about it. It's not new, it already has a few scratches. Did you get hurt?
#Person1#: No, thank you.
#Person2#: That's t... | #Person1# is sorry to get #Person2#'s new bike scratched. #Person2# tells #Person1# not to worry about it. #Person1# is thankful. | Bike |
train_4261 | #Person1#: What do you think are the most important things to do when running a business?
#Person2#: Well, there are several things. Of course, you must do everything you can to keep costs down and revenues high.
#Person1#: So, do you think workers should be paid as little as possible?
#Person2#: No. if you do that,... | #Person1# asks #Person2# for advice on running a business. #Person1# suggests that costs be kept down and revenues high, potential customers be targeted, and products be priced at the lower end. | Running a Business |
train_4262 | #Person1#: Hi Jenny, are you going to school now?
#Person2#: Yep, I have English at 9:00 in the morning.
#Person1#: Got any plans after the class?
#Person2#: Not really. What about you?
#Person1#: We will have our midterm exams next month. I plan to look for some important books and study at the library. Do you want to... | #Person1# invites Jenny to study together at the library and swim later. Jenny thinks it's a great idea and they plan to meet after Jenny's English class. | Plans |
train_4263 | #Person1#: Is it really all you can eat for only $12.50? That price is not bad.
#Person2#: That's what the sign says, but take your time. Otherwise, you might become ill.
#Person1#: Ill from the food here?
#Person2#: Yes, if you eat too much food too fast, you might start to feel sick.
#Person1#: Wow, I never thought a... | #Person2# warns #Person1# not to eat too fast and recommends the cherry pie, but #Person1# don't like sweets. | Restaurant |
train_4264 | #Person1#: Good morning, Ann.
#Person2#: Good morning, Mr.Jones.
#Person1#: How about a cup of coffee?
#Person2#: I will make it now.
#Person1#: And can you tell me what meetings I have this week?
#Person2#: I will bring the diary. OK, this afternoon you have a meeting with your accountant at 5:00 PM. On Wednesday you ... | Ann makes a cup of coffee for Mr. Jones and tells him the schedule for the meetings this week. | Plans |
train_4265 | #Person1#: What a pretty pictur,e Samantha! That's a cute puppy.
#Person2#: It's not a puppy, Mr.Patterson. It's a dragon.
#Person1#: Oh, of course, and that's the princess in the castle?
#Person2#: No, it's not. That's a train, not a castle, and the lady is buying a ticket.
#Person1#: I see. Of course it's a train. I ... | Samantha tells Mr. Patterson that he mistakes the dragon for a puppy and the train for a castle and that dragons aren't real. | Mistake |
train_4266 | #Person1#: Why don't you sit down? Now there are several questions I must ask you if you don't mind.
#Person2#: Not at all, go ahead.
#Person1#: What is the purpose of your visit to the state?
#Person2#: I'm going to attend a conference on air pollution.
#Person1#: When and where is this conference being held?
#Person2... | #Person1# asks #Person2#'s purpose of visiting and the details of the trip. #Person1# says it shouldn't be difficult for the passport to be ready by mid January. | Visa Interview |
train_4267 | #Person1#: So Sophie, are you going on holiday with your family this summer?
#Person2#: Yeah, we're going to Florida 2 days after the end of the term. We finish this term on June twenty eighth right?
#Person1#: That's right. So who's going?
#Person2#: Mom and dad, obviously, but my sisters, not coming this year. Just m... | Sophie tells #Person1# about her summer plans. She will go to Florida with her family. They will stay in Orlando and the Everglades. | Traveling |
train_4268 | #Person1#: Mary Westin, it's been 100 years. I haven't seen you since we were in high school.
#Person2#: Randy Bedford, Oh my goodness. You look exactly the same. Even your hair is the same, curls everywhere.
#Person1#: Well, you look a lot different. But I mean that in a good way.
#Person2#: Well, I got tired of that ... | Mary and Randy meet after a long time. Mary thinks Randy looks the same and Randy thinks Mary looks better. Mary is a layer in Brookefield and Randy sells insurance. Randy makes decent money but feels bored while Mary feels the opposite. They will have dinner together. | Old Classmates |
train_4269 | #Person1#: Welcome to Al's Bakery. What can I get you?
#Person2#: Hi! Let me get a dozen croissants, four blueberry muffins and a loaf of sourdough bread.
#Person1#: Sure. Would you like to have the loaf sliced?
#Person2#: No, that's OK. Do you have any whole wheat bread?
#Person1#: We are out at the moment. May I sugg... | #Person1# helps #Person2# buy 12 croissants, 4 blueberry muffins, a sourdough, and cheesecake. They cost #Person2# $43.20. | Bakery shopping |
train_4270 | #Person1#: Did you check before you left the shop?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. But when I got home, my son put it on and we found the hole.
#Person1#: Really? Let me have a look at it. Mm. OK. Let me change it for another one.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | #Person1# helps #Person2# change the item which has a hole. | Goods exchange |
train_4271 | #Person1#: Donna! How are you? It's good to hear your voice.
#Person2#: Thank you. Jack, it's always a pleasure doing business with you.
#Person1#: So how are things in the land of the free and the home of brave?
#Person2#: Great! And, how are things in your neck of the woods?
#Person1#: Things are so great here. I alm... | Donna and Jack are doing business. Jack has a sense of humor while talking and he said it was classical sale techniques. Jack will let Donna have the goods at half price. | Business talk |
train_4272 | #Person1#: Did you see the picture of the guy on the front page of the newspaper this morning?
#Person2#: No. I haven't had a chance to read the paper yet.
#Person1#: you've got to see it. It's an unbelievable picture!
#Person2#: What's so interesting about it?
#Person1#: Well, this guy fell asleep on the sofa and when... | #Person1# tells #Person2# there is a guy having half of the face bitten off by his dog when he fell asleep because his dog tried to wake him up but failed. The guy was handsome and now looks frightening. | A half-face guy |
train_4273 | #Person1#: Excuse me, Bill?
#Person2#: Hi, Christine. How ' s it going?
#Person1#: Fine, thanks. Mr. Emory would like to meet with Mr. Macmillan tomorrow afternoon. Can you take a look at his book?
#Person2#: Sure, just a second. All right, what time? | Bill and Christin arrange a meeting. | Meeting arrangement |
train_4274 | #Person1#: How about you and Tom? What time is your wedding?
#Person2#: Don ' t be kidding, OK?
#Person1#: What ' s the matter? So angry. I ' m just playing a joke with you.
#Person2#: Because I have given him up as a bad job. Our relation has been over. | #Person1# asks about #Person2# and Tom's wedding plan but #Person2# says their relationship has been over. | Wedding plan |
train_4275 | #Person1#: Hi, Kenny. Let's go for a drink.
#Person2#: Sounds good. Where are we going?
#Person1#: Somewhere new. It's a great place to pick up chicks.
#Person2#: Need a new. girlfriend, huh?
#Person1#: Yeah, I broke up with Lisa. She blew a gasket over it. Whoa, get a load of that!
#Person2#: Whew! That getup is terri... | #Person1# wants to go for a drink with Kenny since #Person1# broke up with Lisa. Suddenly Kenny sees his ex-girlfriend and decides to go to Sammy's. | have a drink |
train_4276 | #Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me the name of the book you read?
#Person2#: Harry Potter.
#Person1#: Harry Potter? Is that book funny?
#Person2#: Actually, the language itself is not so funny, but you can imagine the scene, that's funny.
#Person1#: Got it.
#Person2#: Have you ever read this book before?
#Person1#: ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is reading Harry Potter and they have the same favorite writer, Jane Austen, but their favorite books are different. | Reading |
train_4277 | #Person1#: Thank god you showed up when you did! He's insane! Do you think we should call the police?
#Person2#: Don't worry about it, I'll call my friend and have him take care of it. I can't believe he was stalking you all these years. What a nut job!
#Person1#: I know! Well. . . he said I'm not pregnant. I'm sorry i... | Steven showed up on time for Veronica when there was a guy stalking Veronica. Steven tells Veronica that he loves her so much and Veronica also expresses her affection to Steven. | Affection expression |
train_4278 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Gao. We appreciate your letting us have the apartment.
#Person2#: My pleasure. You're a sweet couple. Do you have any questions?
#Person1#: The ad said rent was thirty thousand. That includes utilities and phone, I assume.
#Person2#: No, it doesn't. And there's a maintenance fee for each month. It... | Mr. Gao tells #Person1# the rent doesn't include utilities, phone, nor the maintenance. | Renting |
train_4279 | #Person1#: Good morning. My name is Penny White. I'm new here.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you. My name is Tyler Smith. Let's go to your office desk, follow me please.
#Person1#: OK.
#Person2#: Here is your working place. Nancy will come to show you how to set up the telephones. I'm going to call her now so that you can ge... | Tyler greets with Penny and is going to call Nancy to help Penny set up the telephones. | office desk set-up |
train_4280 | #Person1#: Good evening. Do you have a reservation?
#Person2#: No, we don't.
#Person1#: How many people are you together?
#Person2#: Just two people.
#Person1#: Would you like to sit in a smoking section, a non-smoking section or whatever comes open first?
#Person2#: We prefer non-smoking section.
#Person1#: I am awful... | #Person2# and #Person2#'s friend wants to sit in the non-smoking area for dinner so #Person1# asks them to wait about 10 mins for an available table. Then, #Person1# assists #Person2# ordering soups and some drinks. They will order dessert later. | Dine out |
train_4281 | #Person1#: The acting of this film is marvelous. In spite of the thin plot, the acting, the music and the scene have won the Academy Award of this year.
#Person2#: I'm sorry for hero. I dont think there's any excuse for his acting in some parts.
#Person1#: Don't be too critical. We can't expect it to be perfect. | #Person1# thinks the acting of a film is marvelous but #Person2#'s sorry for the hero. | film |
train_4282 | #Person1#: Jack and Mary broke up.
#Person2#: It's so sad. They had been together for only two months. Do you know what the matter was?
#Person1#: Mary said Jack was cheating on her. Jack was seeing a girl from his hometown. One day, May saw them holding hands and ended the relationship immediately.
#Person2#: Really? ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that Jack and Mary broke up because Mary said Jack was cheating on her. #Person2# thinks maybe this is good because Jack and Marry are so different. #Person2# doesn't think they'll get back together. | Gossip |
train_4283 | #Person1#: I hear you're being sent to Madrid for the annual conference. Is that right?
#Person2#: Yes, it would be my first trip overseas. Actually, it's going to be my first time leaving the country.
#Person1#: Are you serious? You haven't even been anywhere on vacation?
#Person2#: No, I have never vacationed anywher... | #Person2# will be sent to Madrid for the annual conference and it'd be #Person2#'s first trip overseas. #Person2# says it wasn't hard to get the visa. #Person1# offers to drive #Person2# to the airport. | Annual conference |
train_4284 | #Person1#: Hi, John! How was your vacation?
#Person2#: We went to Malaysia and Thailand.
#Person1#: That must have been wonderful. Do anything interesting?
#Person2#: Well. We went bungee jumping when we were in Malaysia.
#Person1#: Wow, isn't that dangerous?
#Person2#: A little, but the rush was worth it.
#Person1#: T... | John tells #Person2# they went to Malaysia and Thailand for vacation. They went bungee jumping in Malaysia. | vacation |
train_4285 | #Person1#: Can you speak English?
#Person2#: Yes I can. I speak it very well.
#Person1#: Where did you learn it?
#Person2#: I lived in England when I was a child.
#Person1#: What else can you speak?
#Person2#: Well, I know a little Italian. | #Person2# can speak English well and knows a little Italian. | Casual talk |
train_4286 | #Person1#: I'm sorry, but I can't find the book you lent me. I guess I have lost it.
#Person2#: Don't worry about it.
#Person1#: I really feel bad about it. Let me buy you a new one.
#Person2#: No. Don't be silly. I wouldn't dream of letting you do that. | #Person1# feels sorry for losing #Person2#'s book but #Person2# doesn't mind. | losing borrowed book. |
train_4287 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Sam.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Tina.
#Person1#: What are you going to do tomorrow?
#Person2#: I'm not sure yet. And you?
#Person1#: I would like to go skating. Feel like going with me?
#Person2#: Is skating interesting?
#Person1#: I think so. Fresh air, white snow. It's so comfortable.
#Pers... | Tina invites Sam to go skating with her and she can teach him. | skating |
train_4288 | #Person1#: I heard Rose is pregnant. I hope it'll be a boy this time.
#Person2#: I hope so, too. Rose and her husband have been wanting a boy so much.
#Person1#: After three baby girls in a row, Rose is under a lot of pressure from her in-laws. They want a boy in the worst way now.
#Person2#: But baby girls are just as... | #Person1# tells #Person2# Rose is pregnant and they both hope it'll be a boy this time. | Gossip |
train_4289 | #Person1#: Good evening, Mr. Frank. Bourbon on the rocks?
#Person2#: No. This time I'll try Chinese wine.
#Person1#: What about Mao Tai, one of the most famous liquors in China? It's good indeed. It never goes to the head.
#Person2#: Do people here drink a lot of liquors?
#Person1#: Some do, some don't. Many people in ... | Mr. Frank wants to try Chinese wine, so #Person1# recommends Mao Tai, Wu Liang Ye, and Fen Jim. They talk about 'Tequila Sauta' in Mexico and Mr. Frank asks about Showing wine, which is rice wine. | Alcohol |
train_4290 | #Person1#: Let me get the keys and we'll go to look at it.
#Person2#: Okay.
#Person1#: It's the one you like.
#Person2#: Wow! It's really good for me, especially the living room. It is big enough to put all my stuff there. It's a deal! I'll rent this one.
#Person1#: Okay. Now we need you to fill a form with your person... | #Person2# likes the place and decides to rent it, #Person1# asks #Person2# to fill a form and tells #Person2# they need a $200 deposit. #Person2#'ll be responsible for all the utilities and has to inform them two months before stopping renting. | Renting |
train_4291 | #Person1#: Good evening, sir. What's your pleasure this evening? Your usual?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm going to stay with the same, a beer.
#Person1#: Certainly, a beer. Here you are, sir.
#Person2#: Oh, darn. Look what I've done. ( Spill the drink )
#Person1#: Don't worry. I'll make you another on the house. | #Person1# serves #Person2# a beer and #Person2# spills the drink. | Drink |
train_4292 | #Person1#: David, I am going for an interview tomorrow. It's an American company. Can you give me an idea of what the interviewer will ask?
#Person2#: Well. They may ask you to tell them more about your educational background and your working background.
#Person1#: But they can see my resume. It's all in there.
#Person... | David tells #Person1# the interviewer may ask about educational background and working background, the interviewee's qualification for the job, the reason to hire the interviewee, and the company may simply tell #Person1# what they can offer for the salary. | advice on interview |
train_4293 | #Person1#: Oh, sir. I lost my passport.
#Person2#: Do you remember when and where you last saw it?
#Person1#: I remember I saw when I was dining in the Aidan Restaurant. When I paid the bill, I saw it in my handbag.
#Person2#: Could you please tell me your passport number?
#Person1#: 3448-2691- 6429-34.
#Person2#: And ... | #Person2# helps #Person1# claim a lost passport and asks #Person2# to contact the embassy or consulate. | Lost passport reporting |
train_4294 | #Person1#: Susan? We're having a farewell party for John Anderson today.
#Person2#: What time? I'd like to go, but my calendar is really full today.
#Person1#: We're starting at 12:00 and it'll go on for the rest of the afternoon.
#Person2#: I'll try to make it. I should be able to fit some time in around 3 o'clock. | #Person1# invites Susan to John's farewell party. She'll try to make it. | Farewell party |
train_4295 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I help you?
#Person2#: It's our anniversary today. I am looking for the same flowers as the ones in her wedding bouquet.
#Person1#: What do they look like?
#Person2#: White.
#Person1#: How tall are they?
#Person2#: They are short, I guess. About the same height as those short flowers o... | #Person2# wants lilies of the valley for their anniversary but #Person1# says they are run out of them so #Person2# chooses roses. | Anniversary flowers |
train_4296 | #Person1#: The time has come to say goodbye.
#Person2#: So soon. It seems as if you just got here.
#Person1#: I feel that way, too. But all good things must come to an end, as they say.
#Person2#: It certainly has been a pleasure seeing you again and renewing old memories.
#Person1#: I've had a delightful time and I re... | #Person1# thanks for #Person2#'s time in showing the sights and they had fun. They are expecting to see each other next spring. | Farewell |
train_4297 | #Person1#: What is this eviction notice for?
#Person2#: The notice you received is a 30 - day notice to vacate.
#Person1#: Are you kidding me?
#Person2#: I mentioned to you before that you need to keep up with your rent. This notice to evict is letting you know that I mean business.
#Person1#: You can't just throw me o... | #Person1# got an eviction notice and #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# has 30 days to pay the rent or a sheriff will evict #Person1#. #Person1# pays the rent right now. | Rent payment |
train_4298 | #Person1#: What do you think of this dress? Do you think it suits me?
#Person2#: Sure. Why don't you try it on? The fitting room is over there.
#Person1#: It's just the right size-a perfect fit! Have you seen anything you like?
#Person2#: I'm thinking about buying this sweater. I know it's june now, but it will be perf... | #Person1# tries on a dress and it fits well, #Person2# wants to buy a sweater, a pair of jeans, and a scarf. #Person1# decides to buy the same sweater in a different color and some jeans. #Person2# lets #Person1# use the credit card. | Shopping |
train_4299 | #Person1#: Please pull your vehicle over to the side of the road. Please roll down your window.
#Person2#: What's the matter, sir?
#Person1#: Have you been drinking?
#Person2#: No, I haven't sir.
#Person1#: Really? But I can smell alcohol on your breath. Blow into this breathalyzer, please.
#Person2#: But, sir, I didn'... | #Person2# is pulled over by a policeman and #Person2# doesn't pass a breath test because #Person2#'s BAC exceeds the legal limit. | Breath alcohol test |
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