Conversation:
A: Now please tell me something about your past work achievements .
B:  All right , madam . When I was sales manager at the Beijing Friendship Store . I succeeded in raising the yearly sales volume by 25 percent and profit margins from 50 percent to 80 percent .
A: That is quite an achievement ! Do you consider it your most rewarding work experience ?
B: I don't think so . I'll create further achievement in the future .
A: Have you received any honors ?
B: Yes . I got the title of Advance Worker in 2006 .
A: Do you have any publications ?
B: Yes . I wrote a thesis entitled On Interpersonal Relations in the Socialist Market Economy and it was published in China Daily .
Assumption: B wrote thesis in Chinese language


Conversation:
A: I believe that you called me ?
Assumption: A has a missed call


Conversation:
A: I believe that you called me ?
B:  Oh , hi . Thanks for getting back to me quickly .
Assumption: B is obliged by the reponse


Conversation:
A: I believe that you called me ?
B:  Oh , hi . Thanks for getting back to me quickly .
A: Why did you call me ?
B: I was calling about your son .
Assumption: A 's son has caused a nuisance


Conversation:
A: I believe that you called me ?
B:  Oh , hi . Thanks for getting back to me quickly .
A: Why did you call me ?
B: I was calling about your son .
A: Did he do something wrong ?
Assumption: A has anxiety syndrome


Conversation:
A: I believe that you called me ?
B:  Oh , hi . Thanks for getting back to me quickly .
A: Why did you call me ?
B: I was calling about your son .
A: Did he do something wrong ?
B: Your son was acting up in class .
Assumption: B is a school teacher.


Conversation:
A: I believe that you called me ?
B:  Oh , hi . Thanks for getting back to me quickly .
A: Why did you call me ?
B: I was calling about your son .
A: Did he do something wrong ?
B: Your son was acting up in class .
A: What do you mean ?
B: He was talking and causing a disturbance during class .
Assumption: B is unable to control the class.


Conversation:
A: I believe that you called me ?
B:  Oh , hi . Thanks for getting back to me quickly .
A: Why did you call me ?
B: I was calling about your son .
A: Did he do something wrong ?
B: Your son was acting up in class .
A: What do you mean ?
B: He was talking and causing a disturbance during class .
A: That's really not like him .
B:  If you could just talk to him , I would greatly appreciate it .
Assumption: B has no right to punish a student.


Conversation:
A: I believe that you called me ?
B:  Oh , hi . Thanks for getting back to me quickly .
A: Why did you call me ?
B: I was calling about your son .
A: Did he do something wrong ?
B: Your son was acting up in class .
A: What do you mean ?
B: He was talking and causing a disturbance during class .
A: That's really not like him .
B:  If you could just talk to him , I would greatly appreciate it .
A:  I apologize , and I'll make sure he doesn't do that again .
Assumption: A is guilty.


Conversation:
A: I believe that you called me ?
B:  Oh , hi . Thanks for getting back to me quickly .
A: Why did you call me ?
B: I was calling about your son .
A: Did he do something wrong ?
B: Your son was acting up in class .
A: What do you mean ?
B: He was talking and causing a disturbance during class .
A: That's really not like him .
B:  If you could just talk to him , I would greatly appreciate it .
A:  I apologize , and I'll make sure he doesn't do that again .
B:  Don't worry about it , but thank you very much .
Assumption: B is relieved


Conversation:
A: Catherine , have you ever seen the movie Fast Food Nation ?
Assumption: A is a movie buff.


Conversation:
A: Catherine , have you ever seen the movie Fast Food Nation ?
B:  Yes , I remember it was inspired by a New York Times best-seller of the same name .
Assumption: B has a liking for very few movies


Conversation:
A: Catherine , have you ever seen the movie Fast Food Nation ?
B:  Yes , I remember it was inspired by a New York Times best-seller of the same name .
A:  It's very thought-provoking , isn't it ?
Assumption: A finds it poignant.


Conversation:
A: Catherine , have you ever seen the movie Fast Food Nation ?
B:  Yes , I remember it was inspired by a New York Times best-seller of the same name .
A:  It's very thought-provoking , isn't it ?
B: Exactly . It reveals the dark side of the all-American meal .
Assumption: B is alien to American culture


Conversation:
A: Catherine , have you ever seen the movie Fast Food Nation ?
B:  Yes , I remember it was inspired by a New York Times best-seller of the same name .
A:  It's very thought-provoking , isn't it ?
B: Exactly . It reveals the dark side of the all-American meal .
A: So what do you think of the American fast food culture ?
Assumption: A is fond of fast food.


Conversation:
A: Catherine , have you ever seen the movie Fast Food Nation ?
B:  Yes , I remember it was inspired by a New York Times best-seller of the same name .
A:  It's very thought-provoking , isn't it ?
B: Exactly . It reveals the dark side of the all-American meal .
A: So what do you think of the American fast food culture ?
B:  I think America really deserves the name of " fast food nation - as people can find McDonald ' s , KFC and Pizza Hut almost all over the States .
Assumption: B  runs pizza centre


Conversation:
A: Catherine , have you ever seen the movie Fast Food Nation ?
B:  Yes , I remember it was inspired by a New York Times best-seller of the same name .
A:  It's very thought-provoking , isn't it ?
B: Exactly . It reveals the dark side of the all-American meal .
A: So what do you think of the American fast food culture ?
B:  I think America really deserves the name of " fast food nation - as people can find McDonald ' s , KFC and Pizza Hut almost all over the States .
A:  And everyone knows that Americans ' favorite food is the hamburger , isn't it ?
Assumption: Hamburger is American staple food.


Conversation:
A: Catherine , have you ever seen the movie Fast Food Nation ?
B:  Yes , I remember it was inspired by a New York Times best-seller of the same name .
A:  It's very thought-provoking , isn't it ?
B: Exactly . It reveals the dark side of the all-American meal .
A: So what do you think of the American fast food culture ?
B:  I think America really deserves the name of " fast food nation - as people can find McDonald ' s , KFC and Pizza Hut almost all over the States .
A:  And everyone knows that Americans ' favorite food is the hamburger , isn't it ?
B:  Sure . You see , Tom , fast food is a lifestyle that craves convenience . People just don't care whether it is healthy or not .
Assumption: B prefer pack and pick food in routine.


Conversation:
A: Catherine , have you ever seen the movie Fast Food Nation ?
B:  Yes , I remember it was inspired by a New York Times best-seller of the same name .
A:  It's very thought-provoking , isn't it ?
B: Exactly . It reveals the dark side of the all-American meal .
A: So what do you think of the American fast food culture ?
B:  I think America really deserves the name of " fast food nation - as people can find McDonald ' s , KFC and Pizza Hut almost all over the States .
A:  And everyone knows that Americans ' favorite food is the hamburger , isn't it ?
B:  Sure . You see , Tom , fast food is a lifestyle that craves convenience . People just don't care whether it is healthy or not .
A: But I think some healthy menu options are also served at fast food restaurants ..
Assumption: A  is on diet.


Conversation:
A: Catherine , have you ever seen the movie Fast Food Nation ?
B:  Yes , I remember it was inspired by a New York Times best-seller of the same name .
A:  It's very thought-provoking , isn't it ?
B: Exactly . It reveals the dark side of the all-American meal .
A: So what do you think of the American fast food culture ?
B:  I think America really deserves the name of " fast food nation - as people can find McDonald ' s , KFC and Pizza Hut almost all over the States .
A:  And everyone knows that Americans ' favorite food is the hamburger , isn't it ?
B:  Sure . You see , Tom , fast food is a lifestyle that craves convenience . People just don't care whether it is healthy or not .
A: But I think some healthy menu options are also served at fast food restaurants ..
B: What are they ?
A:  Such as fat-free milk , whole-wheat rolls and fish sandwich .
Assumption: A prefers traditional food.


Conversation:
A: Catherine , have you ever seen the movie Fast Food Nation ?
B:  Yes , I remember it was inspired by a New York Times best-seller of the same name .
A:  It's very thought-provoking , isn't it ?
B: Exactly . It reveals the dark side of the all-American meal .
A: So what do you think of the American fast food culture ?
B:  I think America really deserves the name of " fast food nation - as people can find McDonald ' s , KFC and Pizza Hut almost all over the States .
A:  And everyone knows that Americans ' favorite food is the hamburger , isn't it ?
B:  Sure . You see , Tom , fast food is a lifestyle that craves convenience . People just don't care whether it is healthy or not .
A: But I think some healthy menu options are also served at fast food restaurants ..
B: What are they ?
A:  Such as fat-free milk , whole-wheat rolls and fish sandwich .
B: They're much better
A: But I'm not sure if they're well-rcceived .
B: That's the point . People usually don't have much time to think about it when they have a on-the-go meal .
Assumption: Traditional food takes a lot of time to cook


Conversation:
A: Catherine , have you ever seen the movie Fast Food Nation ?
B:  Yes , I remember it was inspired by a New York Times best-seller of the same name .
A:  It's very thought-provoking , isn't it ?
B: Exactly . It reveals the dark side of the all-American meal .
A: So what do you think of the American fast food culture ?
B:  I think America really deserves the name of " fast food nation - as people can find McDonald ' s , KFC and Pizza Hut almost all over the States .
A:  And everyone knows that Americans ' favorite food is the hamburger , isn't it ?
B:  Sure . You see , Tom , fast food is a lifestyle that craves convenience . People just don't care whether it is healthy or not .
A: But I think some healthy menu options are also served at fast food restaurants ..
B: What are they ?
A:  Such as fat-free milk , whole-wheat rolls and fish sandwich .
B: They're much better
A: But I'm not sure if they're well-rcceived .
B: That's the point . People usually don't have much time to think about it when they have a on-the-go meal .
A:  Well , Americans may need to find a way to make the most of their fast foods .
Assumption: A has a wish to curb fast food in the society


Conversation:
A: You ran into my car .
Assumption: A met with an accident


Conversation:
A: You ran into my car .
B: That was my fault . I'm sorry .
Assumption: B is guilty


Conversation:
A: You ran into my car .
B: That was my fault . I'm sorry .
A: You messed up my car .
Assumption: A is shattered


Conversation:
A: You ran into my car .
B: That was my fault . I'm sorry .
A: You messed up my car .
B: I don't see any damage .
Assumption: B doesn't agree with A


Conversation:
A: You ran into my car .
B: That was my fault . I'm sorry .
A: You messed up my car .
B: I don't see any damage .
A: My rear bumper is messed up .
Assumption: A has his bum kicked.


Conversation:
A: You ran into my car .
B: That was my fault . I'm sorry .
A: You messed up my car .
B: I don't see any damage .
A: My rear bumper is messed up .
B: I don't see anything wrong with it .
Assumption: B finds it fine.


Conversation:
A: You ran into my car .
B: That was my fault . I'm sorry .
A: You messed up my car .
B: I don't see any damage .
A: My rear bumper is messed up .
B: I don't see anything wrong with it .
A: It's smashed in .
Assumption: A  expects compensation.


Conversation:
A: You ran into my car .
B: That was my fault . I'm sorry .
A: You messed up my car .
B: I don't see any damage .
A: My rear bumper is messed up .
B: I don't see anything wrong with it .
A: It's smashed in .
B: That's not my fault .
Assumption: B feigns innocent.


Conversation:
A: You ran into my car .
B: That was my fault . I'm sorry .
A: You messed up my car .
B: I don't see any damage .
A: My rear bumper is messed up .
B: I don't see anything wrong with it .
A: It's smashed in .
B: That's not my fault .
A: The same thing is wrong with your bumper .
Assumption: A hits B


Conversation:
A: You ran into my car .
B: That was my fault . I'm sorry .
A: You messed up my car .
B: I don't see any damage .
A: My rear bumper is messed up .
B: I don't see anything wrong with it .
A: It's smashed in .
B: That's not my fault .
A: The same thing is wrong with your bumper .
B: I'll take care of everything . I just need your phone number and insurance .
Assumption: B has Ann insurance policy.


Conversation:
A: You ran into my car .
B: That was my fault . I'm sorry .
A: You messed up my car .
B: I don't see any damage .
A: My rear bumper is messed up .
B: I don't see anything wrong with it .
A: It's smashed in .
B: That's not my fault .
A: The same thing is wrong with your bumper .
B: I'll take care of everything . I just need your phone number and insurance .
A: I need your information too .
Assumption: A wants to file a case.


Conversation:
A: Good morning . How can I help you ?
B: I want to apply for a passport here .
Assumption: B has to travel abroad.


Conversation:
A: Good morning . How can I help you ?
B: I want to apply for a passport here .
A: OK . Please fill in these forms and take them back when you are done .
Assumption: A is an employee.


Conversation:
A: Good morning . How can I help you ?
B: I want to apply for a passport here .
A: OK . Please fill in these forms and take them back when you are done .
B: ( 10 minutes later . ) Hi . Here are completed forms .
Assumption: B has to fulfill formalities


Conversation:
A: Good morning . How can I help you ?
B: I want to apply for a passport here .
A: OK . Please fill in these forms and take them back when you are done .
B: ( 10 minutes later . ) Hi . Here are completed forms .
A: OK . Can I have your original ID card and tw0 2 - inch photos ?
Assumption: A has to submit the proofs


Conversation:
A: Good morning . How can I help you ?
B: I want to apply for a passport here .
A: OK . Please fill in these forms and take them back when you are done .
B: ( 10 minutes later . ) Hi . Here are completed forms .
A: OK . Can I have your original ID card and tw0 2 - inch photos ?
B:  Here you are , But I forgot my photos .
A:  That is OK . We have photo taking service here . You may pay your fee , take a photo there and take it back here .
Assumption: A is also a photographer


Conversation:
A: Hello , I bought the pendant in your shop , just before .
Assumption: The person is fond of gold


Conversation:
A: Hello , I bought the pendant in your shop , just before .
B: Yes.Thank you very much .
A:  Now I come back to the hotel and try to show it to my friend , the pendant is broken , I'm afraid .
Assumption: Friend has broken the pendant


Conversation:
A: Hello , I bought the pendant in your shop , just before .
B: Yes.Thank you very much .
A:  Now I come back to the hotel and try to show it to my friend , the pendant is broken , I'm afraid .
B:  Oh , is it ?
A: Would you change it to a new one ?
Assumption: The person wants to return the item


Conversation:
A: Hello , I bought the pendant in your shop , just before .
B: Yes.Thank you very much .
A:  Now I come back to the hotel and try to show it to my friend , the pendant is broken , I'm afraid .
B:  Oh , is it ?
A: Would you change it to a new one ?
B:  Yes , certainly.You have the receipt ?
Assumption: B needs proof


Conversation:
A: Hello , I bought the pendant in your shop , just before .
B: Yes.Thank you very much .
A:  Now I come back to the hotel and try to show it to my friend , the pendant is broken , I'm afraid .
B:  Oh , is it ?
A: Would you change it to a new one ?
B:  Yes , certainly.You have the receipt ?
A:  Yes , I do .
B: Then would you kindly come to our shop with the receipt by 10 o'clock ? We will replace it .
Assumption: The person is busy ; The person has given him an appointment


Conversation:
A: Hello , may I help you ?
B:  Yes , I need some more cash for my visit in China . May I cash a traveler ’ s check here ?
Assumption: B is exploring the world


Conversation:
A: Hello , may I help you ?
B:  Yes , I need some more cash for my visit in China . May I cash a traveler ’ s check here ?
A: Of course . We would be happy to cash it for you .
Assumption: A is a cashier.


Conversation:
A: Hello , may I help you ?
B:  Yes , I need some more cash for my visit in China . May I cash a traveler ’ s check here ?
A: Of course . We would be happy to cash it for you .
B:  I was going to cash it at the hotel , but one of my friends said that banks always give better exchange rates .
Assumption: B  follows his friend's guidance


Conversation:
A: Hello , may I help you ?
B:  Yes , I need some more cash for my visit in China . May I cash a traveler ’ s check here ?
A: Of course . We would be happy to cash it for you .
B:  I was going to cash it at the hotel , but one of my friends said that banks always give better exchange rates .
A:  Well , any bank will cash it at our present traveler's check buying rate , for which we ’ re somewhere cheaper than hotels because of the service charge . You see , hotels really aren ’ t in the money exchange business although they will cash traveler ’ s check for their guest .
Assumption: A does the work as social service


Conversation:
A: Hello , may I help you ?
B:  Yes , I need some more cash for my visit in China . May I cash a traveler ’ s check here ?
A: Of course . We would be happy to cash it for you .
B:  I was going to cash it at the hotel , but one of my friends said that banks always give better exchange rates .
A:  Well , any bank will cash it at our present traveler's check buying rate , for which we ’ re somewhere cheaper than hotels because of the service charge . You see , hotels really aren ’ t in the money exchange business although they will cash traveler ’ s check for their guest .
B: You mean there is really not that much of a difference .
Assumption: B finds it difficulty to get it done in the hotel


Conversation:
A: Hello , may I help you ?
B:  Yes , I need some more cash for my visit in China . May I cash a traveler ’ s check here ?
A: Of course . We would be happy to cash it for you .
B:  I was going to cash it at the hotel , but one of my friends said that banks always give better exchange rates .
A:  Well , any bank will cash it at our present traveler's check buying rate , for which we ’ re somewhere cheaper than hotels because of the service charge . You see , hotels really aren ’ t in the money exchange business although they will cash traveler ’ s check for their guest .
B: You mean there is really not that much of a difference .
A:  No , madam . Not very much .
B:  Well , may I cash these three checks for 100 dollars each ? I think that will be enough .
Assumption: B has lot of money


Conversation:
A: Hello , may I help you ?
B:  Yes , I need some more cash for my visit in China . May I cash a traveler ’ s check here ?
A: Of course . We would be happy to cash it for you .
B:  I was going to cash it at the hotel , but one of my friends said that banks always give better exchange rates .
A:  Well , any bank will cash it at our present traveler's check buying rate , for which we ’ re somewhere cheaper than hotels because of the service charge . You see , hotels really aren ’ t in the money exchange business although they will cash traveler ’ s check for their guest .
B: You mean there is really not that much of a difference .
A:  No , madam . Not very much .
B:  Well , may I cash these three checks for 100 dollars each ? I think that will be enough .
A:  Yes , I'll be happy to cash these for you . Would you please countersign them here ?
Assumption: A needs an authorisation letter


Conversation:
A: Hello .
B:  Hello , Claire . This is Mick .
A: Mick ! Nice to hear from you again . How are you ?
B:  Fine , thanks . And you ?
A:  Oh , not so bad . I've been very busy , but I'm going away on holiday soon .
Assumption: A is tired


Conversation:
A: Hello .
B:  Hello , Claire . This is Mick .
A: Mick ! Nice to hear from you again . How are you ?
B:  Fine , thanks . And you ?
A:  Oh , not so bad . I've been very busy , but I'm going away on holiday soon .
B: Good . Listen . I'm phoning because I want to invite you to a party . At our Newhouse . And . .
Assumption: B has a social gathering


Conversation:
A: Hello .
B:  Hello , Claire . This is Mick .
A: Mick ! Nice to hear from you again . How are you ?
B:  Fine , thanks . And you ?
A:  Oh , not so bad . I've been very busy , but I'm going away on holiday soon .
B: Good . Listen . I'm phoning because I want to invite you to a party . At our Newhouse . And . .
A: New house ? Really ?
B: Yes . We've moved . That's why we're giving the party . Can you come ?
Assumption: B has two buildings


Conversation:
A: Hello .
B:  Hello , Claire . This is Mick .
A: Mick ! Nice to hear from you again . How are you ?
B:  Fine , thanks . And you ?
A:  Oh , not so bad . I've been very busy , but I'm going away on holiday soon .
B: Good . Listen . I'm phoning because I want to invite you to a party . At our Newhouse . And . .
A: New house ? Really ?
B: Yes . We've moved . That's why we're giving the party . Can you come ?
A:  Well , that depends . When is it ?
B: This Saturday evening .
Assumption: A is engaged all the time


Conversation:
A: Hello .
B:  Hello , Claire . This is Mick .
A: Mick ! Nice to hear from you again . How are you ?
B:  Fine , thanks . And you ?
A:  Oh , not so bad . I've been very busy , but I'm going away on holiday soon .
B: Good . Listen . I'm phoning because I want to invite you to a party . At our Newhouse . And . .
A: New house ? Really ?
B: Yes . We've moved . That's why we're giving the party . Can you come ?
A:  Well , that depends . When is it ?
B: This Saturday evening .
A: Well . . . I'm going away on Sunday morning . Very early . Will the party go Convery late ?
Assumption: A has an appointment


Conversation:
A: Hello .
B:  Hello , Claire . This is Mick .
A: Mick ! Nice to hear from you again . How are you ?
B:  Fine , thanks . And you ?
A:  Oh , not so bad . I've been very busy , but I'm going away on holiday soon .
B: Good . Listen . I'm phoning because I want to invite you to a party . At our Newhouse . And . .
A: New house ? Really ?
B: Yes . We've moved . That's why we're giving the party . Can you come ?
A:  Well , that depends . When is it ?
B: This Saturday evening .
A: Well . . . I'm going away on Sunday morning . Very early . Will the party go Convery late ?
B: Until two in the morning . But you don't have to stay that long.Well ? What about it ?
Assumption: B  can abandon  the party.


Conversation:
A: Hello .
B:  Hello , Claire . This is Mick .
A: Mick ! Nice to hear from you again . How are you ?
B:  Fine , thanks . And you ?
A:  Oh , not so bad . I've been very busy , but I'm going away on holiday soon .
B: Good . Listen . I'm phoning because I want to invite you to a party . At our Newhouse . And . .
A: New house ? Really ?
B: Yes . We've moved . That's why we're giving the party . Can you come ?
A:  Well , that depends . When is it ?
B: This Saturday evening .
A: Well . . . I'm going away on Sunday morning . Very early . Will the party go Convery late ?
B: Until two in the morning . But you don't have to stay that long.Well ? What about it ?
A: All right . I'll come . But I'd like to bring a present Something for your new house.What would you like ?
Assumption: A runs a gift shop


Conversation:
A: Hello .
B:  Hello , Claire . This is Mick .
A: Mick ! Nice to hear from you again . How are you ?
B:  Fine , thanks . And you ?
A:  Oh , not so bad . I've been very busy , but I'm going away on holiday soon .
B: Good . Listen . I'm phoning because I want to invite you to a party . At our Newhouse . And . .
A: New house ? Really ?
B: Yes . We've moved . That's why we're giving the party . Can you come ?
A:  Well , that depends . When is it ?
B: This Saturday evening .
A: Well . . . I'm going away on Sunday morning . Very early . Will the party go Convery late ?
B: Until two in the morning . But you don't have to stay that long.Well ? What about it ?
A: All right . I'll come . But I'd like to bring a present Something for your new house.What would you like ?
B:  Nothing . I mean , don't bring anything . It isn't necessary .
Assumption: B has got a well furnished house.


Conversation:
A: Hello .
B:  Hello , Claire . This is Mick .
A: Mick ! Nice to hear from you again . How are you ?
B:  Fine , thanks . And you ?
A:  Oh , not so bad . I've been very busy , but I'm going away on holiday soon .
B: Good . Listen . I'm phoning because I want to invite you to a party . At our Newhouse . And . .
A: New house ? Really ?
B: Yes . We've moved . That's why we're giving the party . Can you come ?
A:  Well , that depends . When is it ?
B: This Saturday evening .
A: Well . . . I'm going away on Sunday morning . Very early . Will the party go Convery late ?
B: Until two in the morning . But you don't have to stay that long.Well ? What about it ?
A: All right . I'll come . But I'd like to bring a present Something for your new house.What would you like ?
B:  Nothing . I mean , don't bring anything . It isn't necessary .
A: But I'd still like ...
B: Just bring yourself ! I'm looking forward to seeingyou again . It's been a long time !
Assumption: B loves to socialise.


Conversation:
A: Hello .
B:  Hello , Claire . This is Mick .
A: Mick ! Nice to hear from you again . How are you ?
B:  Fine , thanks . And you ?
A:  Oh , not so bad . I've been very busy , but I'm going away on holiday soon .
B: Good . Listen . I'm phoning because I want to invite you to a party . At our Newhouse . And . .
A: New house ? Really ?
B: Yes . We've moved . That's why we're giving the party . Can you come ?
A:  Well , that depends . When is it ?
B: This Saturday evening .
A: Well . . . I'm going away on Sunday morning . Very early . Will the party go Convery late ?
B: Until two in the morning . But you don't have to stay that long.Well ? What about it ?
A: All right . I'll come . But I'd like to bring a present Something for your new house.What would you like ?
B:  Nothing . I mean , don't bring anything . It isn't necessary .
A: But I'd still like ...
B: Just bring yourself ! I'm looking forward to seeingyou again . It's been a long time !
A:  Yes , it has . I'm looking forward to seeing you . too . and your new house . Uh . . . when does the party start ?
Assumption: A  doesn't own a house.


Conversation:
A: Hello .
B:  Hello , Claire . This is Mick .
A: Mick ! Nice to hear from you again . How are you ?
B:  Fine , thanks . And you ?
A:  Oh , not so bad . I've been very busy , but I'm going away on holiday soon .
B: Good . Listen . I'm phoning because I want to invite you to a party . At our Newhouse . And . .
A: New house ? Really ?
B: Yes . We've moved . That's why we're giving the party . Can you come ?
A:  Well , that depends . When is it ?
B: This Saturday evening .
A: Well . . . I'm going away on Sunday morning . Very early . Will the party go Convery late ?
B: Until two in the morning . But you don't have to stay that long.Well ? What about it ?
A: All right . I'll come . But I'd like to bring a present Something for your new house.What would you like ?
B:  Nothing . I mean , don't bring anything . It isn't necessary .
A: But I'd still like ...
B: Just bring yourself ! I'm looking forward to seeingyou again . It's been a long time !
A:  Yes , it has . I'm looking forward to seeing you . too . and your new house . Uh . . . when does the party start ?
B: Come any time after eight . All right ? .
A: Yes . Oh . by the W ..
B: Bye ! See you on Saturday evening .
A:  Wait a moment , Mick . You haven't . . . Mick ? Are you still there ? You haven'tgiven me your new address . Hello ? Mick ? Hello ?
Assumption: B has indirectly denied his entry to the party.


Conversation:
A: Which services offered by your band do you use most ?
Assumption: A is a surveyor


Conversation:
A: Which services offered by your band do you use most ?
B:  I use several services . Of course , I deposit and withdraw money quite often . I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account . I use my bank to exchange money form once currency t
Assumption: B is a regular customer.


Conversation:
A: Which services offered by your band do you use most ?
B:  I use several services . Of course , I deposit and withdraw money quite often . I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account . I use my bank to exchange money form once currency t
A: Do you ever ask you bank for traveller's cheques ? They are much safer than carrying lots of cash around .
Assumption: A is a promoter of travel agency


Conversation:
A: Which services offered by your band do you use most ?
B:  I use several services . Of course , I deposit and withdraw money quite often . I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account . I use my bank to exchange money form once currency t
A: Do you ever ask you bank for traveller's cheques ? They are much safer than carrying lots of cash around .
B:  I sometimes use traveller's cheques , but sometimes I travel to countries where they are hard to exchange for cash .
Assumption: B travels mostly to  remote areas


Conversation:
A: Which services offered by your band do you use most ?
B:  I use several services . Of course , I deposit and withdraw money quite often . I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account . I use my bank to exchange money form once currency t
A: Do you ever ask you bank for traveller's cheques ? They are much safer than carrying lots of cash around .
B:  I sometimes use traveller's cheques , but sometimes I travel to countries where they are hard to exchange for cash .
A: Do you use your bank to pay your utility bills ? I use direct debit .
Assumption: A hardly visits a bank.


Conversation:
A: Which services offered by your band do you use most ?
B:  I use several services . Of course , I deposit and withdraw money quite often . I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account . I use my bank to exchange money form once currency t
A: Do you ever ask you bank for traveller's cheques ? They are much safer than carrying lots of cash around .
B:  I sometimes use traveller's cheques , but sometimes I travel to countries where they are hard to exchange for cash .
A: Do you use your bank to pay your utility bills ? I use direct debit .
B:  Yes , I do . It saves me a lot of time . I also have standing orders for my subscriptions to magazines .
Assumption: B has too many errands


Conversation:
A: Which services offered by your band do you use most ?
B:  I use several services . Of course , I deposit and withdraw money quite often . I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account . I use my bank to exchange money form once currency t
A: Do you ever ask you bank for traveller's cheques ? They are much safer than carrying lots of cash around .
B:  I sometimes use traveller's cheques , but sometimes I travel to countries where they are hard to exchange for cash .
A: Do you use your bank to pay your utility bills ? I use direct debit .
B:  Yes , I do . It saves me a lot of time . I also have standing orders for my subscriptions to magazines .
A: That ’ s good idea . You don ’ t need to worry about missing an issue of a magazine if you do that . I suppose you have a mortgage too .
Assumption: B is an avid reader.


Conversation:
A: Which services offered by your band do you use most ?
B:  I use several services . Of course , I deposit and withdraw money quite often . I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account . I use my bank to exchange money form once currency t
A: Do you ever ask you bank for traveller's cheques ? They are much safer than carrying lots of cash around .
B:  I sometimes use traveller's cheques , but sometimes I travel to countries where they are hard to exchange for cash .
A: Do you use your bank to pay your utility bills ? I use direct debit .
B:  Yes , I do . It saves me a lot of time . I also have standing orders for my subscriptions to magazines .
A: That ’ s good idea . You don ’ t need to worry about missing an issue of a magazine if you do that . I suppose you have a mortgage too .
B: Yes . My bank offers very good terms and conditions on mortgage . There ’ s a lot of competition between banks nowadays . Each one is trying to offer better conditions and services than the others .
Assumption: B is unable to decide the bank to reach out.


Conversation:
A: Which services offered by your band do you use most ?
B:  I use several services . Of course , I deposit and withdraw money quite often . I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account . I use my bank to exchange money form once currency t
A: Do you ever ask you bank for traveller's cheques ? They are much safer than carrying lots of cash around .
B:  I sometimes use traveller's cheques , but sometimes I travel to countries where they are hard to exchange for cash .
A: Do you use your bank to pay your utility bills ? I use direct debit .
B:  Yes , I do . It saves me a lot of time . I also have standing orders for my subscriptions to magazines .
A: That ’ s good idea . You don ’ t need to worry about missing an issue of a magazine if you do that . I suppose you have a mortgage too .
B: Yes . My bank offers very good terms and conditions on mortgage . There ’ s a lot of competition between banks nowadays . Each one is trying to offer better conditions and services than the others .
A:  I have a deposit account with my bank . There are some restrictions on withdrawing money , but the interest rate is much higher .
Assumption: A depends on interest for his expenses.


Conversation:
A: Which services offered by your band do you use most ?
B:  I use several services . Of course , I deposit and withdraw money quite often . I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account . I use my bank to exchange money form once currency t
A: Do you ever ask you bank for traveller's cheques ? They are much safer than carrying lots of cash around .
B:  I sometimes use traveller's cheques , but sometimes I travel to countries where they are hard to exchange for cash .
A: Do you use your bank to pay your utility bills ? I use direct debit .
B:  Yes , I do . It saves me a lot of time . I also have standing orders for my subscriptions to magazines .
A: That ’ s good idea . You don ’ t need to worry about missing an issue of a magazine if you do that . I suppose you have a mortgage too .
B: Yes . My bank offers very good terms and conditions on mortgage . There ’ s a lot of competition between banks nowadays . Each one is trying to offer better conditions and services than the others .
A:  I have a deposit account with my bank . There are some restrictions on withdrawing money , but the interest rate is much higher .
B: I don ’ t have one . I prefer to buy shares . My bank also provides a share trading service . It ’ s cheap and easy to use .
Assumption: B  works in a stock exchange.


Conversation:
A: Which services offered by your band do you use most ?
B:  I use several services . Of course , I deposit and withdraw money quite often . I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account . I use my bank to exchange money form once currency t
A: Do you ever ask you bank for traveller's cheques ? They are much safer than carrying lots of cash around .
B:  I sometimes use traveller's cheques , but sometimes I travel to countries where they are hard to exchange for cash .
A: Do you use your bank to pay your utility bills ? I use direct debit .
B:  Yes , I do . It saves me a lot of time . I also have standing orders for my subscriptions to magazines .
A: That ’ s good idea . You don ’ t need to worry about missing an issue of a magazine if you do that . I suppose you have a mortgage too .
B: Yes . My bank offers very good terms and conditions on mortgage . There ’ s a lot of competition between banks nowadays . Each one is trying to offer better conditions and services than the others .
A:  I have a deposit account with my bank . There are some restrictions on withdrawing money , but the interest rate is much higher .
B: I don ’ t have one . I prefer to buy shares . My bank also provides a share trading service . It ’ s cheap and easy to use .
A: That ’ s great . But I prefer to put my money somewhere where the returns are more certain .
Assumption: A is a investor and is searching for a party.


Conversation:
A: Rose , is this you ?
B:  Yes , what is up ?
A: This is Susan . Would you mind taking charge of decorating the office for our Christmas party ?
Assumption: A is event manager; A is engaged in some other work; A is unwell


Conversation:
A: Rose , is this you ?
B:  Yes , what is up ?
A: This is Susan . Would you mind taking charge of decorating the office for our Christmas party ?
B: Sure .
A: You can get your supplies upstairs from Mrs . Horn .
Assumption: A has not yet ordered the required things


Conversation:
A: Rose , is this you ?
B:  Yes , what is up ?
A: This is Susan . Would you mind taking charge of decorating the office for our Christmas party ?
B: Sure .
A: You can get your supplies upstairs from Mrs . Horn .
B: Will I be getting any help ?
Assumption: B is new to the job; B cannot handle things all alone.


Conversation:
A: Rose , is this you ?
B:  Yes , what is up ?
A: This is Susan . Would you mind taking charge of decorating the office for our Christmas party ?
B: Sure .
A: You can get your supplies upstairs from Mrs . Horn .
B: Will I be getting any help ?
A: You can ask Frank and Cathy to help you .
Assumption: A has many people working under her.


Conversation:
A: Where are you going , Tony ?
Assumption: A is inquisitive.


Conversation:
A: Where are you going , Tony ?
B: It's none of your business .
Assumption: B is on a secret mission; B doesn't like interference.


Conversation:
A: Where are you going , Tony ?
B: It's none of your business .
A: Mom said you couldn't go out .
Assumption: A is a governess


Conversation:
A: Where are you going , Tony ?
B: It's none of your business .
A: Mom said you couldn't go out .
B: I'm going out anyway . Get out of my way .
Assumption: B haas a strong dislike towards the speaker.


Conversation:
A: I would like to buy some beef .
Assumption: A  has to cook for guest.


Conversation:
A: I would like to buy some beef .
B: What kind do you want ?
Assumption: B sells different brands.


Conversation:
A: I would like to buy some beef .
B: What kind do you want ?
A: I need to get ground beef .
Assumption: A is very particular.


Conversation:
A: I would like to buy some beef .
B: What kind do you want ?
A: I need to get ground beef .
B: How many pounds would you like me to get you ?
Assumption: B is a whole Daler.


Conversation:
A: I would like to buy some beef .
B: What kind do you want ?
A: I need to get ground beef .
B: How many pounds would you like me to get you ?
A: I need about four pounds .
Assumption: A is a retailer


Conversation:
A: I would like to buy some beef .
B: What kind do you want ?
A: I need to get ground beef .
B: How many pounds would you like me to get you ?
A: I need about four pounds .
B: Exactly what type of ground beef do you want ?
A: Extra lean .
Assumption: A is diet consciuos.


Conversation:
A: I would like to buy some beef .
B: What kind do you want ?
A: I need to get ground beef .
B: How many pounds would you like me to get you ?
A: I need about four pounds .
B: Exactly what type of ground beef do you want ?
A: Extra lean .
B: I'll get that for you right now .
Assumption: B has to get it from other source.


Conversation:
A: Excuse me , sir , the toilet in my room doesn't flush .
Assumption: A is  in a Hotel


Conversation:
A: Excuse me , sir , the toilet in my room doesn't flush .
B:  I am sorry , sir . Can you tell me your room number ?
Assumption: B is a plumber.


Conversation:
A: Excuse me , sir , the toilet in my room doesn't flush .
B:  I am sorry , sir . Can you tell me your room number ?
A: 812 .
B: Is there anything else I can do for you ?
Assumption: B is expecting many complaints.


Conversation:
A: Excuse me , sir , the toilet in my room doesn't flush .
B:  I am sorry , sir . Can you tell me your room number ?
A: 812 .
B: Is there anything else I can do for you ?
A: The tap is always driving . I can't sleep well .
Assumption: A regrets for checking in.


Conversation:
A: It's so earlier this morning , Mr . Li ! You just came back yesterday , you should have rest much more .
Assumption: B was in hospital: A is too concerned.


Conversation:
A: It's so earlier this morning , Mr . Li ! You just came back yesterday , you should have rest much more .
B:  I'd like to have rest , but I have many things to do .
Assumption: B has a project dead line.


Conversation:
A: It's so earlier this morning , Mr . Li ! You just came back yesterday , you should have rest much more .
B:  I'd like to have rest , but I have many things to do .
A: How about this post-trip ?
B:  It's very good , and the result isn't too bad .
A: Really ?
B:  Of course . I will write a report about this post-trip , and then you'd better type it at the moment , OK ?
Assumption: B was on a trip and need to give a feedback.


Conversation:
A: It's so earlier this morning , Mr . Li ! You just came back yesterday , you should have rest much more .
B:  I'd like to have rest , but I have many things to do .
A: How about this post-trip ?
B:  It's very good , and the result isn't too bad .
A: Really ?
B:  Of course . I will write a report about this post-trip , and then you'd better type it at the moment , OK ?
A:  OK , it's no problem .
B: ( Afternoon ) Miss Liu . Are you typing my report ?
Assumption: B is a typist.


Conversation:
A: It's so earlier this morning , Mr . Li ! You just came back yesterday , you should have rest much more .
B:  I'd like to have rest , but I have many things to do .
A: How about this post-trip ?
B:  It's very good , and the result isn't too bad .
A: Really ?
B:  Of course . I will write a report about this post-trip , and then you'd better type it at the moment , OK ?
A:  OK , it's no problem .
B: ( Afternoon ) Miss Liu . Are you typing my report ?
A:  Yes , what can I do for you ?
B:  Nothing . I just tell you take care of it when you type , especially the address and telephone number of those new guests . You should make sure that it's no mistaken .
Assumption: B is a data analysist.


Conversation:
A: It's so earlier this morning , Mr . Li ! You just came back yesterday , you should have rest much more .
B:  I'd like to have rest , but I have many things to do .
A: How about this post-trip ?
B:  It's very good , and the result isn't too bad .
A: Really ?
B:  Of course . I will write a report about this post-trip , and then you'd better type it at the moment , OK ?
A:  OK , it's no problem .
B: ( Afternoon ) Miss Liu . Are you typing my report ?
A:  Yes , what can I do for you ?
B:  Nothing . I just tell you take care of it when you type , especially the address and telephone number of those new guests . You should make sure that it's no mistaken .
A:  OK , please don't worry about it . You should set your mind at rest .
Assumption: A needs mental peace.


Conversation:
A: It's so earlier this morning , Mr . Li ! You just came back yesterday , you should have rest much more .
B:  I'd like to have rest , but I have many things to do .
A: How about this post-trip ?
B:  It's very good , and the result isn't too bad .
A: Really ?
B:  Of course . I will write a report about this post-trip , and then you'd better type it at the moment , OK ?
A:  OK , it's no problem .
B: ( Afternoon ) Miss Liu . Are you typing my report ?
A:  Yes , what can I do for you ?
B:  Nothing . I just tell you take care of it when you type , especially the address and telephone number of those new guests . You should make sure that it's no mistaken .
A:  OK , please don't worry about it . You should set your mind at rest .
B:  Ha , I know you are great secretary .
Assumption: B is a perfectionist.


Conversation:
A: I'm pleased to meet you again , Mrs . King .
Assumption: A attends a program


Conversation:
A: I'm pleased to meet you again , Mrs . King .
B:  Pleased to see you , too , Mr . Brown .
Assumption: B is hosting the program.


Conversation:
A: I'm pleased to meet you again , Mrs . King .
B:  Pleased to see you , too , Mr . Brown .
A:  You've had a good trip , I hope .
Assumption: B went on a vacation


Conversation:
A: I'm pleased to meet you again , Mrs . King .
B:  Pleased to see you , too , Mr . Brown .
A:  You've had a good trip , I hope .
B:  Yes , a very pleasant journey , thank you .
A: It's been a full two years since we last saw each other .
Assumption: A has no contact address.


Conversation:
A: I'm pleased to meet you again , Mrs . King .
B:  Pleased to see you , too , Mr . Brown .
A:  You've had a good trip , I hope .
B:  Yes , a very pleasant journey , thank you .
A: It's been a full two years since we last saw each other .
B:  So it is , I've come again to renew our sole agency agreement for another 2 years .
Assumption: B has come to fix a deal.


Conversation:
A: I'm pleased to meet you again , Mrs . King .
B:  Pleased to see you , too , Mr . Brown .
A:  You've had a good trip , I hope .
B:  Yes , a very pleasant journey , thank you .
A: It's been a full two years since we last saw each other .
B:  So it is , I've come again to renew our sole agency agreement for another 2 years .
A: We shall be pleased to talk the matter over with you . You've done very well in fulfilling the agreement .
Assumption: A has no objection against the deal.


Conversation:
A: I'm pleased to meet you again , Mrs . King .
B:  Pleased to see you , too , Mr . Brown .
A:  You've had a good trip , I hope .
B:  Yes , a very pleasant journey , thank you .
A: It's been a full two years since we last saw each other .
B:  So it is , I've come again to renew our sole agency agreement for another 2 years .
A: We shall be pleased to talk the matter over with you . You've done very well in fulfilling the agreement .
B: I'm glad you're satisfied with our work . I can assure you we've spared no effort and spent quite a sum of money in pushing the sales of your products .
Assumption: B has been declared as the best employee.


Conversation:
A: I'm pleased to meet you again , Mrs . King .
B:  Pleased to see you , too , Mr . Brown .
A:  You've had a good trip , I hope .
B:  Yes , a very pleasant journey , thank you .
A: It's been a full two years since we last saw each other .
B:  So it is , I've come again to renew our sole agency agreement for another 2 years .
A: We shall be pleased to talk the matter over with you . You've done very well in fulfilling the agreement .
B: I'm glad you're satisfied with our work . I can assure you we've spared no effort and spent quite a sum of money in pushing the sales of your products .
A:  Yes , we appreciate your efforts in pushing the sales of our pianos . We can see you are experienced in this particular line .
Assumption: A has an instruments shop.


Conversation:
A: I'm pleased to meet you again , Mrs . King .
B:  Pleased to see you , too , Mr . Brown .
A:  You've had a good trip , I hope .
B:  Yes , a very pleasant journey , thank you .
A: It's been a full two years since we last saw each other .
B:  So it is , I've come again to renew our sole agency agreement for another 2 years .
A: We shall be pleased to talk the matter over with you . You've done very well in fulfilling the agreement .
B: I'm glad you're satisfied with our work . I can assure you we've spared no effort and spent quite a sum of money in pushing the sales of your products .
A:  Yes , we appreciate your efforts in pushing the sales of our pianos . We can see you are experienced in this particular line .
B: Thank you .
A:  But I think the annual sale of 300 pianos for a sole distributorship in Canada is rather conservative . After all , you sold around 400 pieces there last year . You can sell more this year according to the marketing conditions at your end .
Assumption: A sets a target sale .


Conversation:
A: I'm pleased to meet you again , Mrs . King .
B:  Pleased to see you , too , Mr . Brown .
A:  You've had a good trip , I hope .
B:  Yes , a very pleasant journey , thank you .
A: It's been a full two years since we last saw each other .
B:  So it is , I've come again to renew our sole agency agreement for another 2 years .
A: We shall be pleased to talk the matter over with you . You've done very well in fulfilling the agreement .
B: I'm glad you're satisfied with our work . I can assure you we've spared no effort and spent quite a sum of money in pushing the sales of your products .
A:  Yes , we appreciate your efforts in pushing the sales of our pianos . We can see you are experienced in this particular line .
B: Thank you .
A:  But I think the annual sale of 300 pianos for a sole distributorship in Canada is rather conservative . After all , you sold around 400 pieces there last year . You can sell more this year according to the marketing conditions at your end .
B:  That is the result of our hard work . Well , what annual quantity would you suggest for the new agreement then ?
Assumption: B is ready for the new deal.


Conversation:
A: I'm pleased to meet you again , Mrs . King .
B:  Pleased to see you , too , Mr . Brown .
A:  You've had a good trip , I hope .
B:  Yes , a very pleasant journey , thank you .
A: It's been a full two years since we last saw each other .
B:  So it is , I've come again to renew our sole agency agreement for another 2 years .
A: We shall be pleased to talk the matter over with you . You've done very well in fulfilling the agreement .
B: I'm glad you're satisfied with our work . I can assure you we've spared no effort and spent quite a sum of money in pushing the sales of your products .
A:  Yes , we appreciate your efforts in pushing the sales of our pianos . We can see you are experienced in this particular line .
B: Thank you .
A:  But I think the annual sale of 300 pianos for a sole distributorship in Canada is rather conservative . After all , you sold around 400 pieces there last year . You can sell more this year according to the marketing conditions at your end .
B:  That is the result of our hard work . Well , what annual quantity would you suggest for the new agreement then ?
A: 500 pieces .
B:  No , no . That's too big a number to be acceptable . Let's put it at 450 pieces . And we'll strive to sell more , of course . We wish to add another clause . For every 50 pieces sold in excess of the quota , we'll get 1 % more in commission for our efforts .
Assumption: B is the share holder of the company.


Conversation:
A: I'm pleased to meet you again , Mrs . King .
B:  Pleased to see you , too , Mr . Brown .
A:  You've had a good trip , I hope .
B:  Yes , a very pleasant journey , thank you .
A: It's been a full two years since we last saw each other .
B:  So it is , I've come again to renew our sole agency agreement for another 2 years .
A: We shall be pleased to talk the matter over with you . You've done very well in fulfilling the agreement .
B: I'm glad you're satisfied with our work . I can assure you we've spared no effort and spent quite a sum of money in pushing the sales of your products .
A:  Yes , we appreciate your efforts in pushing the sales of our pianos . We can see you are experienced in this particular line .
B: Thank you .
A:  But I think the annual sale of 300 pianos for a sole distributorship in Canada is rather conservative . After all , you sold around 400 pieces there last year . You can sell more this year according to the marketing conditions at your end .
B:  That is the result of our hard work . Well , what annual quantity would you suggest for the new agreement then ?
A: 500 pieces .
B:  No , no . That's too big a number to be acceptable . Let's put it at 450 pieces . And we'll strive to sell more , of course . We wish to add another clause . For every 50 pieces sold in excess of the quota , we'll get 1 % more in commission for our efforts .
A:  All right , let's fix it at 450 pieces then . And for every additional 50 pianos sold , we'll give you 1 % higher commission .
B: I suppose all the other terms remain unchanged .
A:  We would like to make a specific mention of one more point . As our sole distributor , you will neither handle the same or similar products of other origins nor re-export our goods to any other area outside your own .
Assumption: A  makes B write a bond for haldf a year.


Conversation:
A: I'm pleased to meet you again , Mrs . King .
B:  Pleased to see you , too , Mr . Brown .
A:  You've had a good trip , I hope .
B:  Yes , a very pleasant journey , thank you .
A: It's been a full two years since we last saw each other .
B:  So it is , I've come again to renew our sole agency agreement for another 2 years .
A: We shall be pleased to talk the matter over with you . You've done very well in fulfilling the agreement .
B: I'm glad you're satisfied with our work . I can assure you we've spared no effort and spent quite a sum of money in pushing the sales of your products .
A:  Yes , we appreciate your efforts in pushing the sales of our pianos . We can see you are experienced in this particular line .
B: Thank you .
A:  But I think the annual sale of 300 pianos for a sole distributorship in Canada is rather conservative . After all , you sold around 400 pieces there last year . You can sell more this year according to the marketing conditions at your end .
B:  That is the result of our hard work . Well , what annual quantity would you suggest for the new agreement then ?
A: 500 pieces .
B:  No , no . That's too big a number to be acceptable . Let's put it at 450 pieces . And we'll strive to sell more , of course . We wish to add another clause . For every 50 pieces sold in excess of the quota , we'll get 1 % more in commission for our efforts .
A:  All right , let's fix it at 450 pieces then . And for every additional 50 pianos sold , we'll give you 1 % higher commission .
B: I suppose all the other terms remain unchanged .
A:  We would like to make a specific mention of one more point . As our sole distributor , you will neither handle the same or similar products of other origins nor re-export our goods to any other area outside your own .
B:  No , certainly not . That's a reasonable restriction .
Assumption: B is not confident.


Conversation:
A: I'm pleased to meet you again , Mrs . King .
B:  Pleased to see you , too , Mr . Brown .
A:  You've had a good trip , I hope .
B:  Yes , a very pleasant journey , thank you .
A: It's been a full two years since we last saw each other .
B:  So it is , I've come again to renew our sole agency agreement for another 2 years .
A: We shall be pleased to talk the matter over with you . You've done very well in fulfilling the agreement .
B: I'm glad you're satisfied with our work . I can assure you we've spared no effort and spent quite a sum of money in pushing the sales of your products .
A:  Yes , we appreciate your efforts in pushing the sales of our pianos . We can see you are experienced in this particular line .
B: Thank you .
A:  But I think the annual sale of 300 pianos for a sole distributorship in Canada is rather conservative . After all , you sold around 400 pieces there last year . You can sell more this year according to the marketing conditions at your end .
B:  That is the result of our hard work . Well , what annual quantity would you suggest for the new agreement then ?
A: 500 pieces .
B:  No , no . That's too big a number to be acceptable . Let's put it at 450 pieces . And we'll strive to sell more , of course . We wish to add another clause . For every 50 pieces sold in excess of the quota , we'll get 1 % more in commission for our efforts .
A:  All right , let's fix it at 450 pieces then . And for every additional 50 pianos sold , we'll give you 1 % higher commission .
B: I suppose all the other terms remain unchanged .
A:  We would like to make a specific mention of one more point . As our sole distributor , you will neither handle the same or similar products of other origins nor re-export our goods to any other area outside your own .
B:  No , certainly not . That's a reasonable restriction .
A: Another thing is that every six months we would like to receive from you a detailed report on current market conditions and the users comments on our products .
Assumption: B has to give feedback on sale of goods.


Conversation:
A: I'm pleased to meet you again , Mrs . King .
B:  Pleased to see you , too , Mr . Brown .
A:  You've had a good trip , I hope .
B:  Yes , a very pleasant journey , thank you .
A: It's been a full two years since we last saw each other .
B:  So it is , I've come again to renew our sole agency agreement for another 2 years .
A: We shall be pleased to talk the matter over with you . You've done very well in fulfilling the agreement .
B: I'm glad you're satisfied with our work . I can assure you we've spared no effort and spent quite a sum of money in pushing the sales of your products .
A:  Yes , we appreciate your efforts in pushing the sales of our pianos . We can see you are experienced in this particular line .
B: Thank you .
A:  But I think the annual sale of 300 pianos for a sole distributorship in Canada is rather conservative . After all , you sold around 400 pieces there last year . You can sell more this year according to the marketing conditions at your end .
B:  That is the result of our hard work . Well , what annual quantity would you suggest for the new agreement then ?
A: 500 pieces .
B:  No , no . That's too big a number to be acceptable . Let's put it at 450 pieces . And we'll strive to sell more , of course . We wish to add another clause . For every 50 pieces sold in excess of the quota , we'll get 1 % more in commission for our efforts .
A:  All right , let's fix it at 450 pieces then . And for every additional 50 pianos sold , we'll give you 1 % higher commission .
B: I suppose all the other terms remain unchanged .
A:  We would like to make a specific mention of one more point . As our sole distributor , you will neither handle the same or similar products of other origins nor re-export our goods to any other area outside your own .
B:  No , certainly not . That's a reasonable restriction .
A: Another thing is that every six months we would like to receive from you a detailed report on current market conditions and the users comments on our products .
B:  Yes , we've already prepared one . I've brought it with me . I'll put it forward when we talk with the manufacturers tomorrow .
Assumption: B has a good reputation in the market.


Conversation:
A: I think we have had a very pleasant conversation , haven't we ?
Assumption: A had a meeting


Conversation:
A: I think we have had a very pleasant conversation , haven't we ?
B:  Yes , I think so too .
A: Do you have any other questions ?
Assumption: A is giving an interview .


Conversation:
A: I think we have had a very pleasant conversation , haven't we ?
B:  Yes , I think so too .
A: Do you have any other questions ?
B: Let me think ... I want to know if the company can provide free accommodation for a new employee .
Assumption: B has just joined the company.


Conversation:
A: I think we have had a very pleasant conversation , haven't we ?
B:  Yes , I think so too .
A: Do you have any other questions ?
B: Let me think ... I want to know if the company can provide free accommodation for a new employee .
A: I'm sorry we can't now .
Assumption: A has no rights to give .provision


Conversation:
A: I think we have had a very pleasant conversation , haven't we ?
B:  Yes , I think so too .
A: Do you have any other questions ?
B: Let me think ... I want to know if the company can provide free accommodation for a new employee .
A: I'm sorry we can't now .
B: I really hope that your company could provide living places ; otherwise I have to rent a house to live .
Assumption: B wants someone to live with him.


Conversation:
A: I think we have had a very pleasant conversation , haven't we ?
B:  Yes , I think so too .
A: Do you have any other questions ?
B: Let me think ... I want to know if the company can provide free accommodation for a new employee .
A: I'm sorry we can't now .
B: I really hope that your company could provide living places ; otherwise I have to rent a house to live .
A: Maybe the company will build dormitory for the employees in the future .
Assumption: The company has not yet made a  living place for its employees.


Conversation:
A: I think we have had a very pleasant conversation , haven't we ?
B:  Yes , I think so too .
A: Do you have any other questions ?
B: Let me think ... I want to know if the company can provide free accommodation for a new employee .
A: I'm sorry we can't now .
B: I really hope that your company could provide living places ; otherwise I have to rent a house to live .
A: Maybe the company will build dormitory for the employees in the future .
B: That would work too .
A: Anything else ?
B: Some companies will pay part of the phone bills for the employees . Will this company do so ?
Assumption: B has been paying his own bill.


Conversation:
A: I think we have had a very pleasant conversation , haven't we ?
B:  Yes , I think so too .
A: Do you have any other questions ?
B: Let me think ... I want to know if the company can provide free accommodation for a new employee .
A: I'm sorry we can't now .
B: I really hope that your company could provide living places ; otherwise I have to rent a house to live .
A: Maybe the company will build dormitory for the employees in the future .
B: That would work too .
A: Anything else ?
B: Some companies will pay part of the phone bills for the employees . Will this company do so ?
A: I'm sorry we won't do so for a new employee . We only provide this benefit to employees who have made significant contributions to the company .
Assumption: The company has no perks for the employees


Conversation:
A: I think we have had a very pleasant conversation , haven't we ?
B:  Yes , I think so too .
A: Do you have any other questions ?
B: Let me think ... I want to know if the company can provide free accommodation for a new employee .
A: I'm sorry we can't now .
B: I really hope that your company could provide living places ; otherwise I have to rent a house to live .
A: Maybe the company will build dormitory for the employees in the future .
B: That would work too .
A: Anything else ?
B: Some companies will pay part of the phone bills for the employees . Will this company do so ?
A: I'm sorry we won't do so for a new employee . We only provide this benefit to employees who have made significant contributions to the company .
B: I understand . Will the company provide training ?
A:  Yes , we will , and the staff will have a chance to travel every year .
Assumption: B is working as an air-hostess.


Conversation:
A: Can I help you , sir ?
Assumption: A is an organiser of events.


Conversation:
A: Can I help you , sir ?
B:  I'd like a table for two , please .
Assumption: B has a membership in the club.


Conversation:
A: Can I help you , sir ?
B:  I'd like a table for two , please .
A:  Do you have a reservation , sir ?
Assumption: A has no table to provide


Conversation:
A: Can I help you , sir ?
B:  I'd like a table for two , please .
A:  Do you have a reservation , sir ?
B:  No , I'm afraid not . Can I sit over there ? There's a table free by the window .
Assumption: B has to manage with out a table.


Conversation:
A: Can I help you , sir ?
B:  I'd like a table for two , please .
A:  Do you have a reservation , sir ?
B:  No , I'm afraid not . Can I sit over there ? There's a table free by the window .
A:  Sorry , sir . That table has been reserved . This way , please . How about this one , sir ?
Assumption: A puts an extra table.


Conversation:
A: Can I help you , sir ?
B:  I'd like a table for two , please .
A:  Do you have a reservation , sir ?
B:  No , I'm afraid not . Can I sit over there ? There's a table free by the window .
A:  Sorry , sir . That table has been reserved . This way , please . How about this one , sir ?
B: Fine . I'll sit here .
A: Would you like some drinks ?
Assumption: A is working in a bar.


Conversation:
A: Can I help you , sir ?
B:  I'd like a table for two , please .
A:  Do you have a reservation , sir ?
B:  No , I'm afraid not . Can I sit over there ? There's a table free by the window .
A:  Sorry , sir . That table has been reserved . This way , please . How about this one , sir ?
B: Fine . I'll sit here .
A: Would you like some drinks ?
B: I'll have a double whiskey on the rocks .
Assumption: B is addicted to drinks.


Conversation:
A: What ? What ’ s up ?
Assumption: A accidentally met one of his friends.


Conversation:
A: What ? What ’ s up ?
B: Our softball team is in the finals ! We ’ re playing the McGrath office on Saturday .
Assumption: B is a football player.


Conversation:
A: What ? What ’ s up ?
B: Our softball team is in the finals ! We ’ re playing the McGrath office on Saturday .
A: Fantastic ! I ’ ll be there !
Assumption: A wants to join the team.


Conversation:
A: What are the branches of Operations ?
Assumption: A has come to work in a industry.


Conversation:
A: What are the branches of Operations ?
B:  Operations is made up of Manufacturing , Materials , Shipping and Distribution etc .
Assumption:  B explains the working models.


Conversation:
A: What are the branches of Operations ?
B:  Operations is made up of Manufacturing , Materials , Shipping and Distribution etc .
A: It seems that it is a key department for providing materials and transportation .
Assumption: A has a transport agency.


Conversation:
A: So , Emily , how was your day ?
Assumption: Emily is a student.


Conversation:
A: So , Emily , how was your day ?
B: I don't think you really want to hear about it .
Assumption: B hates to respond.


Conversation:
A: So , Emily , how was your day ?
B: I don't think you really want to hear about it .
A: It can't have been that bad . Go on and tell me about it .
Assumption: A is curious to know the details; A is intervening.


Conversation:
A: So , Emily , how was your day ?
B: I don't think you really want to hear about it .
A: It can't have been that bad . Go on and tell me about it .
B:  To be honest , it was horrible ! My manager is such a pain in the neck !
Assumption: B works under a  sadistic person.


Conversation:
A: So , Emily , how was your day ?
B: I don't think you really want to hear about it .
A: It can't have been that bad . Go on and tell me about it .
B:  To be honest , it was horrible ! My manager is such a pain in the neck !
A: Why ? What happened ?
B:  Well , he made quite a few mistakes on the monthly report and when his supervisor found them , my manager blamed them on me !
Assumption: B is trapped in a blame game.


Conversation:
A: So , Emily , how was your day ?
B: I don't think you really want to hear about it .
A: It can't have been that bad . Go on and tell me about it .
B:  To be honest , it was horrible ! My manager is such a pain in the neck !
A: Why ? What happened ?
B:  Well , he made quite a few mistakes on the monthly report and when his supervisor found them , my manager blamed them on me !
A: That's not very fair . What did you do ?
B:  There wasn't really anything that I could do . There's always been a lot of bad blood between my manager and myself . If I had said anything , he would have fired me for sure .
Assumption: B has no security of the job.


Conversation:
A: So , Emily , how was your day ?
B: I don't think you really want to hear about it .
A: It can't have been that bad . Go on and tell me about it .
B:  To be honest , it was horrible ! My manager is such a pain in the neck !
A: Why ? What happened ?
B:  Well , he made quite a few mistakes on the monthly report and when his supervisor found them , my manager blamed them on me !
A: That's not very fair . What did you do ?
B:  There wasn't really anything that I could do . There's always been a lot of bad blood between my manager and myself . If I had said anything , he would have fired me for sure .
A: Does he treat everyone in your department like this ?
Assumption: A is an investigating agent.


Conversation:
A: So , Emily , how was your day ?
B: I don't think you really want to hear about it .
A: It can't have been that bad . Go on and tell me about it .
B:  To be honest , it was horrible ! My manager is such a pain in the neck !
A: Why ? What happened ?
B:  Well , he made quite a few mistakes on the monthly report and when his supervisor found them , my manager blamed them on me !
A: That's not very fair . What did you do ?
B:  There wasn't really anything that I could do . There's always been a lot of bad blood between my manager and myself . If I had said anything , he would have fired me for sure .
A: Does he treat everyone in your department like this ?
B:  He treats everyone pretty badly , but the way he treats me really takes the cake !
Assumption: B is inefficient in completing the work.


Conversation:
A: So , Emily , how was your day ?
B: I don't think you really want to hear about it .
A: It can't have been that bad . Go on and tell me about it .
B:  To be honest , it was horrible ! My manager is such a pain in the neck !
A: Why ? What happened ?
B:  Well , he made quite a few mistakes on the monthly report and when his supervisor found them , my manager blamed them on me !
A: That's not very fair . What did you do ?
B:  There wasn't really anything that I could do . There's always been a lot of bad blood between my manager and myself . If I had said anything , he would have fired me for sure .
A: Does he treat everyone in your department like this ?
B:  He treats everyone pretty badly , but the way he treats me really takes the cake !
A: Do you have any idea why he treats you worse than the others ?
Assumption: A is inquisitive .


Conversation:
A: So , Emily , how was your day ?
B: I don't think you really want to hear about it .
A: It can't have been that bad . Go on and tell me about it .
B:  To be honest , it was horrible ! My manager is such a pain in the neck !
A: Why ? What happened ?
B:  Well , he made quite a few mistakes on the monthly report and when his supervisor found them , my manager blamed them on me !
A: That's not very fair . What did you do ?
B:  There wasn't really anything that I could do . There's always been a lot of bad blood between my manager and myself . If I had said anything , he would have fired me for sure .
A: Does he treat everyone in your department like this ?
B:  He treats everyone pretty badly , but the way he treats me really takes the cake !
A: Do you have any idea why he treats you worse than the others ?
B: I really have no idea . All I know is that the thought of him really curls my hair !
Assumption: B has to give a resignation.


Conversation:
A: So , Emily , how was your day ?
B: I don't think you really want to hear about it .
A: It can't have been that bad . Go on and tell me about it .
B:  To be honest , it was horrible ! My manager is such a pain in the neck !
A: Why ? What happened ?
B:  Well , he made quite a few mistakes on the monthly report and when his supervisor found them , my manager blamed them on me !
A: That's not very fair . What did you do ?
B:  There wasn't really anything that I could do . There's always been a lot of bad blood between my manager and myself . If I had said anything , he would have fired me for sure .
A: Does he treat everyone in your department like this ?
B:  He treats everyone pretty badly , but the way he treats me really takes the cake !
A: Do you have any idea why he treats you worse than the others ?
B: I really have no idea . All I know is that the thought of him really curls my hair !
A: Is there anyone else you can talk to about it at your company ?
Assumption: A has to help B in solving her problem.


Conversation:
A: So , Emily , how was your day ?
B: I don't think you really want to hear about it .
A: It can't have been that bad . Go on and tell me about it .
B:  To be honest , it was horrible ! My manager is such a pain in the neck !
A: Why ? What happened ?
B:  Well , he made quite a few mistakes on the monthly report and when his supervisor found them , my manager blamed them on me !
A: That's not very fair . What did you do ?
B:  There wasn't really anything that I could do . There's always been a lot of bad blood between my manager and myself . If I had said anything , he would have fired me for sure .
A: Does he treat everyone in your department like this ?
B:  He treats everyone pretty badly , but the way he treats me really takes the cake !
A: Do you have any idea why he treats you worse than the others ?
B: I really have no idea . All I know is that the thought of him really curls my hair !
A: Is there anyone else you can talk to about it at your company ?
B: Not really . I'm hoping to live with it for a while until I get a promotion .
Assumption: B has been enlisted in good books of the company.


Conversation:
A: So , Emily , how was your day ?
B: I don't think you really want to hear about it .
A: It can't have been that bad . Go on and tell me about it .
B:  To be honest , it was horrible ! My manager is such a pain in the neck !
A: Why ? What happened ?
B:  Well , he made quite a few mistakes on the monthly report and when his supervisor found them , my manager blamed them on me !
A: That's not very fair . What did you do ?
B:  There wasn't really anything that I could do . There's always been a lot of bad blood between my manager and myself . If I had said anything , he would have fired me for sure .
A: Does he treat everyone in your department like this ?
B:  He treats everyone pretty badly , but the way he treats me really takes the cake !
A: Do you have any idea why he treats you worse than the others ?
B: I really have no idea . All I know is that the thought of him really curls my hair !
A: Is there anyone else you can talk to about it at your company ?
B: Not really . I'm hoping to live with it for a while until I get a promotion .
A: That's very sensible . It sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders .
Assumption: A is enthralled by the positivity.


Conversation:
A: So , Emily , how was your day ?
B: I don't think you really want to hear about it .
A: It can't have been that bad . Go on and tell me about it .
B:  To be honest , it was horrible ! My manager is such a pain in the neck !
A: Why ? What happened ?
B:  Well , he made quite a few mistakes on the monthly report and when his supervisor found them , my manager blamed them on me !
A: That's not very fair . What did you do ?
B:  There wasn't really anything that I could do . There's always been a lot of bad blood between my manager and myself . If I had said anything , he would have fired me for sure .
A: Does he treat everyone in your department like this ?
B:  He treats everyone pretty badly , but the way he treats me really takes the cake !
A: Do you have any idea why he treats you worse than the others ?
B: I really have no idea . All I know is that the thought of him really curls my hair !
A: Is there anyone else you can talk to about it at your company ?
B: Not really . I'm hoping to live with it for a while until I get a promotion .
A: That's very sensible . It sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders .
B:  I try to be sensible about it , but it's not very easy . Sometimes you just have to grin and bear it .
Assumption: B has to take the challenge.


Conversation:
A: So , Emily , how was your day ?
B: I don't think you really want to hear about it .
A: It can't have been that bad . Go on and tell me about it .
B:  To be honest , it was horrible ! My manager is such a pain in the neck !
A: Why ? What happened ?
B:  Well , he made quite a few mistakes on the monthly report and when his supervisor found them , my manager blamed them on me !
A: That's not very fair . What did you do ?
B:  There wasn't really anything that I could do . There's always been a lot of bad blood between my manager and myself . If I had said anything , he would have fired me for sure .
A: Does he treat everyone in your department like this ?
B:  He treats everyone pretty badly , but the way he treats me really takes the cake !
A: Do you have any idea why he treats you worse than the others ?
B: I really have no idea . All I know is that the thought of him really curls my hair !
A: Is there anyone else you can talk to about it at your company ?
B: Not really . I'm hoping to live with it for a while until I get a promotion .
A: That's very sensible . It sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders .
B:  I try to be sensible about it , but it's not very easy . Sometimes you just have to grin and bear it .
A:  That's so true . When you have a taste for success , you can't let dishonest people like your manager get in the way .
Assumption: A is philosophy lecturer.


Conversation:
A: I was wondering if someone in your office could help me with a question I have about my payment .
Assumption: A is at the enquiry counter.


Conversation:
A: I was wondering if someone in your office could help me with a question I have about my payment .
B: I would be happy to answer any questions you might have .
Assumption: B is a councillor.


Conversation:
A: I was wondering if someone in your office could help me with a question I have about my payment .
B: I would be happy to answer any questions you might have .
A: My paycheck seems to be smaller than the one I received last week .
Assumption: The person's money is stolen.


Conversation:
A: I was wondering if someone in your office could help me with a question I have about my payment .
B: I would be happy to answer any questions you might have .
A: My paycheck seems to be smaller than the one I received last week .
B: What about income ? Did you make any money during that period ?
Assumption: B is a cashier.


Conversation:
A: I was wondering if someone in your office could help me with a question I have about my payment .
B: I would be happy to answer any questions you might have .
A: My paycheck seems to be smaller than the one I received last week .
B: What about income ? Did you make any money during that period ?
A: My old employer gave us a couple days of work during that period .
Assumption: A works on contract basis.


Conversation:
A: I was wondering if someone in your office could help me with a question I have about my payment .
B: I would be happy to answer any questions you might have .
A: My paycheck seems to be smaller than the one I received last week .
B: What about income ? Did you make any money during that period ?
A: My old employer gave us a couple days of work during that period .
B:  When you filled out your Continued Claim Form , did you show that income ?
Assumption: A has not submitted documents.


Conversation:
A: I was wondering if someone in your office could help me with a question I have about my payment .
B: I would be happy to answer any questions you might have .
A: My paycheck seems to be smaller than the one I received last week .
B: What about income ? Did you make any money during that period ?
A: My old employer gave us a couple days of work during that period .
B:  When you filled out your Continued Claim Form , did you show that income ?
A: Of course I wrote down the work that I had done on the Continued Claim Form .
Assumption: A has given an authorisation letter.


Conversation:
A: I was wondering if someone in your office could help me with a question I have about my payment .
B: I would be happy to answer any questions you might have .
A: My paycheck seems to be smaller than the one I received last week .
B: What about income ? Did you make any money during that period ?
A: My old employer gave us a couple days of work during that period .
B:  When you filled out your Continued Claim Form , did you show that income ?
A: Of course I wrote down the work that I had done on the Continued Claim Form .
B:  What happens is , when you make money , we take part of your benefits away .
Assumption: B is a share holder.


Conversation:
A: I was wondering if someone in your office could help me with a question I have about my payment .
B: I would be happy to answer any questions you might have .
A: My paycheck seems to be smaller than the one I received last week .
B: What about income ? Did you make any money during that period ?
A: My old employer gave us a couple days of work during that period .
B:  When you filled out your Continued Claim Form , did you show that income ?
A: Of course I wrote down the work that I had done on the Continued Claim Form .
B:  What happens is , when you make money , we take part of your benefits away .
A: I am not going to show any income from now on then .
Assumption: A is disappointed.


Conversation:
A: I was wondering if someone in your office could help me with a question I have about my payment .
B: I would be happy to answer any questions you might have .
A: My paycheck seems to be smaller than the one I received last week .
B: What about income ? Did you make any money during that period ?
A: My old employer gave us a couple days of work during that period .
B:  When you filled out your Continued Claim Form , did you show that income ?
A: Of course I wrote down the work that I had done on the Continued Claim Form .
B:  What happens is , when you make money , we take part of your benefits away .
A: I am not going to show any income from now on then .
B: I wouldn ’ t do that if I were you . There is a severe penalty if you get caught making false statements .
Assumption: B threatens A.


Conversation:
A: Jane ! What an enchanting skirt you have on !
Assumption: A cannot afford to buy one.


Conversation:
A: Jane ! What an enchanting skirt you have on !
B: Thank you ! Guess how much it costs .
Assumption: B has gone to shopping the previous day.


Conversation:
A: Jane ! What an enchanting skirt you have on !
B: Thank you ! Guess how much it costs .
A:  Bright colors , smooth material , exquisite craftsmanship , soft lines ... Darling , it looks elegant on you ! It can't be any cheap stuff . Something around two hundred , I guess .
Assumption: A has good judgement.


Conversation:
A: Jane ! What an enchanting skirt you have on !
B: Thank you ! Guess how much it costs .
A:  Bright colors , smooth material , exquisite craftsmanship , soft lines ... Darling , it looks elegant on you ! It can't be any cheap stuff . Something around two hundred , I guess .
B: Your offer is way off the mark . It set me back only sixty-five .
Assumption: B is good at bargaining.


Conversation:
A: Jane ! What an enchanting skirt you have on !
B: Thank you ! Guess how much it costs .
A:  Bright colors , smooth material , exquisite craftsmanship , soft lines ... Darling , it looks elegant on you ! It can't be any cheap stuff . Something around two hundred , I guess .
B: Your offer is way off the mark . It set me back only sixty-five .
A:  Then you got a windfall ! Was sixty-five the original price , or did you get a special discount ?
Assumption: A has a doubt on market price.


Conversation:
A: Jane ! What an enchanting skirt you have on !
B: Thank you ! Guess how much it costs .
A:  Bright colors , smooth material , exquisite craftsmanship , soft lines ... Darling , it looks elegant on you ! It can't be any cheap stuff . Something around two hundred , I guess .
B: Your offer is way off the mark . It set me back only sixty-five .
A:  Then you got a windfall ! Was sixty-five the original price , or did you get a special discount ?
B: Neither . I drove a hard bargain with the vendor before I got the price down .
Assumption: There is a sale in the market.


Conversation:
A: Jane ! What an enchanting skirt you have on !
B: Thank you ! Guess how much it costs .
A:  Bright colors , smooth material , exquisite craftsmanship , soft lines ... Darling , it looks elegant on you ! It can't be any cheap stuff . Something around two hundred , I guess .
B: Your offer is way off the mark . It set me back only sixty-five .
A:  Then you got a windfall ! Was sixty-five the original price , or did you get a special discount ?
B: Neither . I drove a hard bargain with the vendor before I got the price down .
A: How much did she ask for ?
B:  Three hundred ! That's daylight robbery . How dare she play tricks on an old hand like me ? Without hesitation , I gave my offer---no more than fifty .
Assumption: B is highly disappointed


Conversation:
A: Jane ! What an enchanting skirt you have on !
B: Thank you ! Guess how much it costs .
A:  Bright colors , smooth material , exquisite craftsmanship , soft lines ... Darling , it looks elegant on you ! It can't be any cheap stuff . Something around two hundred , I guess .
B: Your offer is way off the mark . It set me back only sixty-five .
A:  Then you got a windfall ! Was sixty-five the original price , or did you get a special discount ?
B: Neither . I drove a hard bargain with the vendor before I got the price down .
A: How much did she ask for ?
B:  Three hundred ! That's daylight robbery . How dare she play tricks on an old hand like me ? Without hesitation , I gave my offer---no more than fifty .
A:  She must be fuming with anger at such a bid , wasn't she ?
Assumption: A has to sack B


Conversation:
A: Jane ! What an enchanting skirt you have on !
B: Thank you ! Guess how much it costs .
A:  Bright colors , smooth material , exquisite craftsmanship , soft lines ... Darling , it looks elegant on you ! It can't be any cheap stuff . Something around two hundred , I guess .
B: Your offer is way off the mark . It set me back only sixty-five .
A:  Then you got a windfall ! Was sixty-five the original price , or did you get a special discount ?
B: Neither . I drove a hard bargain with the vendor before I got the price down .
A: How much did she ask for ?
B:  Three hundred ! That's daylight robbery . How dare she play tricks on an old hand like me ? Without hesitation , I gave my offer---no more than fifty .
A:  She must be fuming with anger at such a bid , wasn't she ?
B:  Not at all ! She's really been around , and seemed quite accustomed to bargaining like this . That's the trade . She only demanded a higher bid , saying the purchase price was even higher than seventy . She was lying ! Then I inquired , ' May I have it at sixty ? ' she waved her head .
Assumption: B is confident of the bid


Conversation:
A: Jane ! What an enchanting skirt you have on !
B: Thank you ! Guess how much it costs .
A:  Bright colors , smooth material , exquisite craftsmanship , soft lines ... Darling , it looks elegant on you ! It can't be any cheap stuff . Something around two hundred , I guess .
B: Your offer is way off the mark . It set me back only sixty-five .
A:  Then you got a windfall ! Was sixty-five the original price , or did you get a special discount ?
B: Neither . I drove a hard bargain with the vendor before I got the price down .
A: How much did she ask for ?
B:  Three hundred ! That's daylight robbery . How dare she play tricks on an old hand like me ? Without hesitation , I gave my offer---no more than fifty .
A:  She must be fuming with anger at such a bid , wasn't she ?
B:  Not at all ! She's really been around , and seemed quite accustomed to bargaining like this . That's the trade . She only demanded a higher bid , saying the purchase price was even higher than seventy . She was lying ! Then I inquired , ' May I have it at sixty ? ' she waved her head .
A: Then you pretended to go without buying it ?
Assumption: A has caught B red handed.


Conversation:
A: Jane ! What an enchanting skirt you have on !
B: Thank you ! Guess how much it costs .
A:  Bright colors , smooth material , exquisite craftsmanship , soft lines ... Darling , it looks elegant on you ! It can't be any cheap stuff . Something around two hundred , I guess .
B: Your offer is way off the mark . It set me back only sixty-five .
A:  Then you got a windfall ! Was sixty-five the original price , or did you get a special discount ?
B: Neither . I drove a hard bargain with the vendor before I got the price down .
A: How much did she ask for ?
B:  Three hundred ! That's daylight robbery . How dare she play tricks on an old hand like me ? Without hesitation , I gave my offer---no more than fifty .
A:  She must be fuming with anger at such a bid , wasn't she ?
B:  Not at all ! She's really been around , and seemed quite accustomed to bargaining like this . That's the trade . She only demanded a higher bid , saying the purchase price was even higher than seventy . She was lying ! Then I inquired , ' May I have it at sixty ? ' she waved her head .
A: Then you pretended to go without buying it ?
B:  Yeah . I turned around and started to move out . Just then , she yelped behind my back , ' all right , all right ! I may sacrifice a little . Let's fix it sixty-five ! Can't be cheaper . '
Assumption: A has to compromise.


Conversation:
A: How can we avoid the jam ?
Assumption: A is diabetic.


Conversation:
A: How can we avoid the jam ?
B: Let's take a roundabout way .
Assumption: B is a cab driver.


Conversation:
A: How can we avoid the jam ?
B: Let's take a roundabout way .
A: OK .
B:  Look , traffic jam again !
Assumption: B has no choice.


Conversation:
A: Thank you for joining us this evening at Chez Attitude .
Assumption: A is a receptionist.


Conversation:
A: Thank you for joining us this evening at Chez Attitude .
B:  I am Mr . Foster , and we have a 7:00 dinner reservation tonight for four people .
Assumption: B has an appointed meeting.


Conversation:
A: Thank you for joining us this evening at Chez Attitude .
B:  I am Mr . Foster , and we have a 7:00 dinner reservation tonight for four people .
A:  Welcome , Mr . Foster , if you would have a seat in the lounge area , our hostess will be ready to seat you in just a moment .
Assumption: A has to get the information.


Conversation:
A: Thank you for joining us this evening at Chez Attitude .
B:  I am Mr . Foster , and we have a 7:00 dinner reservation tonight for four people .
A:  Welcome , Mr . Foster , if you would have a seat in the lounge area , our hostess will be ready to seat you in just a moment .
B: We are going to have a drink while we are waiting . Please let the hostess know that she can find us there .
Assumption: B is thirsty.


Conversation:
A: Thank you for joining us this evening at Chez Attitude .
B:  I am Mr . Foster , and we have a 7:00 dinner reservation tonight for four people .
A:  Welcome , Mr . Foster , if you would have a seat in the lounge area , our hostess will be ready to seat you in just a moment .
B: We are going to have a drink while we are waiting . Please let the hostess know that she can find us there .
A: She will come and let you know when your table is prepared .
Assumption: A is not ready to take the responsibility.


Conversation:
A: Thank you for joining us this evening at Chez Attitude .
B:  I am Mr . Foster , and we have a 7:00 dinner reservation tonight for four people .
A:  Welcome , Mr . Foster , if you would have a seat in the lounge area , our hostess will be ready to seat you in just a moment .
B: We are going to have a drink while we are waiting . Please let the hostess know that she can find us there .
A: She will come and let you know when your table is prepared .
B:  Those patio tables are new , aren't they ? Would it be possible to be seated out there ?
Assumption: B likes latest and trendy items.


Conversation:
A: Thank you for joining us this evening at Chez Attitude .
B:  I am Mr . Foster , and we have a 7:00 dinner reservation tonight for four people .
A:  Welcome , Mr . Foster , if you would have a seat in the lounge area , our hostess will be ready to seat you in just a moment .
B: We are going to have a drink while we are waiting . Please let the hostess know that she can find us there .
A: She will come and let you know when your table is prepared .
B:  Those patio tables are new , aren't they ? Would it be possible to be seated out there ?
A: An outside table is available right now if you would like to be seated immediately .
Assumption: A has no intention to provide what is asked for.


Conversation:
A: Thank you for joining us this evening at Chez Attitude .
B:  I am Mr . Foster , and we have a 7:00 dinner reservation tonight for four people .
A:  Welcome , Mr . Foster , if you would have a seat in the lounge area , our hostess will be ready to seat you in just a moment .
B: We are going to have a drink while we are waiting . Please let the hostess know that she can find us there .
A: She will come and let you know when your table is prepared .
B:  Those patio tables are new , aren't they ? Would it be possible to be seated out there ?
A: An outside table is available right now if you would like to be seated immediately .
B: We would love to sit outside . Thanks for your help !
A:  Here is your table , and now may I take your drink order while you are considering what to have for dinner ?
Assumption: A  has to engage his customer.


Conversation:
A: Thank you for joining us this evening at Chez Attitude .
B:  I am Mr . Foster , and we have a 7:00 dinner reservation tonight for four people .
A:  Welcome , Mr . Foster , if you would have a seat in the lounge area , our hostess will be ready to seat you in just a moment .
B: We are going to have a drink while we are waiting . Please let the hostess know that she can find us there .
A: She will come and let you know when your table is prepared .
B:  Those patio tables are new , aren't they ? Would it be possible to be seated out there ?
A: An outside table is available right now if you would like to be seated immediately .
B: We would love to sit outside . Thanks for your help !
A:  Here is your table , and now may I take your drink order while you are considering what to have for dinner ?
B:  Yes , could you please bring us a pitcher of margaritas and four glasses while we are figuring out our dinner order ?
Assumption: B has a party of people with him.


Conversation:
A: Thank you for joining us this evening at Chez Attitude .
B:  I am Mr . Foster , and we have a 7:00 dinner reservation tonight for four people .
A:  Welcome , Mr . Foster , if you would have a seat in the lounge area , our hostess will be ready to seat you in just a moment .
B: We are going to have a drink while we are waiting . Please let the hostess know that she can find us there .
A: She will come and let you know when your table is prepared .
B:  Those patio tables are new , aren't they ? Would it be possible to be seated out there ?
A: An outside table is available right now if you would like to be seated immediately .
B: We would love to sit outside . Thanks for your help !
A:  Here is your table , and now may I take your drink order while you are considering what to have for dinner ?
B:  Yes , could you please bring us a pitcher of margaritas and four glasses while we are figuring out our dinner order ?
A: I'll put your drink order in and be right back to get your dinner order .
Assumption: A is efficent in serving the customer.


Conversation:
A: Thank you for joining us this evening at Chez Attitude .
B:  I am Mr . Foster , and we have a 7:00 dinner reservation tonight for four people .
A:  Welcome , Mr . Foster , if you would have a seat in the lounge area , our hostess will be ready to seat you in just a moment .
B: We are going to have a drink while we are waiting . Please let the hostess know that she can find us there .
A: She will come and let you know when your table is prepared .
B:  Those patio tables are new , aren't they ? Would it be possible to be seated out there ?
A: An outside table is available right now if you would like to be seated immediately .
B: We would love to sit outside . Thanks for your help !
A:  Here is your table , and now may I take your drink order while you are considering what to have for dinner ?
B:  Yes , could you please bring us a pitcher of margaritas and four glasses while we are figuring out our dinner order ?
A: I'll put your drink order in and be right back to get your dinner order .
B: We'll be ready to order by the time you get back !
Assumption: B has already planned the menu.


Conversation:
A: Hello , is this Professor Clark ?
Assumption: A is a student.


Conversation:
A: Hello , is this Professor Clark ?
B:  Yes , I am Professor Clark .
Assumption: B works in a research centre.


Conversation:
A: Hello , is this Professor Clark ?
B:  Yes , I am Professor Clark .
A:  Hello , Professor , this is Kalina , and I am in your literature class on Monday mornings .
Assumption: A is one of the many students.


Conversation:
A: Hello , is this Professor Clark ?
B:  Yes , I am Professor Clark .
A:  Hello , Professor , this is Kalina , and I am in your literature class on Monday mornings .
B:  Yes , how are you doing ?
A:  I was partying hard over the weekend , fell down the stairs , and need time to recuperate .
Assumption: A has to go on a sick leave.


Conversation:
A: Hello , is this Professor Clark ?
B:  Yes , I am Professor Clark .
A:  Hello , Professor , this is Kalina , and I am in your literature class on Monday mornings .
B:  Yes , how are you doing ?
A:  I was partying hard over the weekend , fell down the stairs , and need time to recuperate .
B: That sounds painful . Are you going to be OK ?
Assumption: B shows sympathy.


Conversation:
A: Hello , is this Professor Clark ?
B:  Yes , I am Professor Clark .
A:  Hello , Professor , this is Kalina , and I am in your literature class on Monday mornings .
B:  Yes , how are you doing ?
A:  I was partying hard over the weekend , fell down the stairs , and need time to recuperate .
B: That sounds painful . Are you going to be OK ?
A:  I sprained my wrist , but the doctor says it will be fine .
Assumption: A cannot jot down the notes.


Conversation:
A: Hello , is this Professor Clark ?
B:  Yes , I am Professor Clark .
A:  Hello , Professor , this is Kalina , and I am in your literature class on Monday mornings .
B:  Yes , how are you doing ?
A:  I was partying hard over the weekend , fell down the stairs , and need time to recuperate .
B: That sounds painful . Are you going to be OK ?
A:  I sprained my wrist , but the doctor says it will be fine .
B: How many days will you be out of school ?
Assumption: B cannot afford her to miss the class.


Conversation:
A: Hello , is this Professor Clark ?
B:  Yes , I am Professor Clark .
A:  Hello , Professor , this is Kalina , and I am in your literature class on Monday mornings .
B:  Yes , how are you doing ?
A:  I was partying hard over the weekend , fell down the stairs , and need time to recuperate .
B: That sounds painful . Are you going to be OK ?
A:  I sprained my wrist , but the doctor says it will be fine .
B: How many days will you be out of school ?
A: The doctor said I should be good enough to return next week .
Assumption: A has to take leave for a week.