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That's interesting . Go on !
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My grand grandfather was a merchant who ran a small business . He couldn't afford to send my grand father to school .
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My grand grandfather was a merchant who ran a small business . He couldn't afford to send my grand father to school .
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So he became a self-taught man ?
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So he became a self-taught man ?
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Right . Later he was a soldier and a fireman in the village . When he was middle aged , he became a great man , quite famous .
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Right . Later he was a soldier and a fireman in the village . When he was middle aged , he became a great man , quite famous .
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In what field ?
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In what field ?
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As a leader of police officers in charge of the whole country .
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As a leader of police officers in charge of the whole country .
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Is he still in that that type of work .
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Is he still in that that type of work .
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No . He retired from that . He is a senator now .
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No . He retired from that . He is a senator now .
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Would you want to be a senator ?
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Would you want to be a senator ?
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Well , maybe when I get old . But first I'll be a lawyer .
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Excuse me . I think I have got lost in the Art Gallery . Can you tell me the way to the exit .
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Sure . Go back and take the third turning on the left .
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Sure . Go back and take the third turning on the left .
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Thank you very much . I have been wondering here for almost half an hour .
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Thank you very much . I have been wondering here for almost half an hour .
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It is really like a labyrinth .
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Do you know anything about health food ?
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It is so popular among people to preserve health now , so I read some books about health food .
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It is so popular among people to preserve health now , so I read some books about health food .
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Can you give me some examples ?
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Can you give me some examples ?
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Drinking warm and fresh water in the morning on wakening up is one of ways to keep healthy .
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Drinking warm and fresh water in the morning on wakening up is one of ways to keep healthy .
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Really ? Why we must have warm and fresh water ?
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Really ? Why we must have warm and fresh water ?
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Warm water can be good for your stomach , which is empty at that moment . And freshness can keep the water active to clean your digest system .
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Warm water can be good for your stomach , which is empty at that moment . And freshness can keep the water active to clean your digest system .
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Anything else ?
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Anything else ?
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Yogurt , because it has protein , vitamins and it is acidic . If you drink it everyday , your stomach will be more comfortable .
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I really want to take a nap . I feel very sleepy today .
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What β s the matter ? Didn β t you get enough sleep last night ?
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What β s the matter ? Didn β t you get enough sleep last night ?
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I fell asleep very late . It was almost two o β clock in the morning when I finally fell asleep .
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I fell asleep very late . It was almost two o β clock in the morning when I finally fell asleep .
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Are you worried about something ? Why couldn β t you sleep ?
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Are you worried about something ? Why couldn β t you sleep ?
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You know how it is when you β re in a strange country . Everything is new , and you get tired and nervous sometimes . Then you worry about your family , about conditions back home , about your courses , about your money , about everything . I tried to fall asleep but I just had too much on my mind .
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You know how it is when you β re in a strange country . Everything is new , and you get tired and nervous sometimes . Then you worry about your family , about conditions back home , about your courses , about your money , about everything . I tried to fall asleep but I just had too much on my mind .
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Well , take it easy . Things will look better tomorrow . Maybe you should try exercising or a hot bath to help you relax .
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Well , take it easy . Things will look better tomorrow . Maybe you should try exercising or a hot bath to help you relax .
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Anything is worth a try . But right now I really just want to find a quiet place to take a nap .
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Hi , Mark ! Long time no see !
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Hi , Alex !
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Hi , Alex !
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Where have you been ?
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Where have you been ?
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I just got back from London .
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I just got back from London .
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How was your flight ?
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How was your flight ?
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It was OK . There was a lot of turbulence , though .
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It was OK . There was a lot of turbulence , though .
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That β s too bad . how long was the flight ?
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That β s too bad . how long was the flight ?
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It was 10 hours .
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It was 10 hours .
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Did you have a layover ?
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Did you have a layover ?
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Yes , in paris , France .
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Yes , in paris , France .
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Did you buy anything in the duty-free stores ?
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Did you buy anything in the duty-free stores ?
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Yes . I bought two boxed of chocolate ? one for me and one for you !
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Yes . I bought two boxed of chocolate ? one for me and one for you !
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Oh , you didn β t have to ...
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Oh , you didn β t have to ...
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It was nothing .
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Hello , this is Dr Cook's clinic.May I speak to Mr.Smith ?
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This is he .
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This is he .
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Dr Cook won't be able to see you at the time suggested.Could you make it a quarter to two ?
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Dr Cook won't be able to see you at the time suggested.Could you make it a quarter to two ?
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All right .
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Whoa ! This is a massive flea market !
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You're telling me ! There are thousands of people here .
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You're telling me ! There are thousands of people here .
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And hundreds of booths-all filled with different kinds of stuff .
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And hundreds of booths-all filled with different kinds of stuff .
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This is almost like a Taiwanese night market ! I can't believe it !
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This is almost like a Taiwanese night market ! I can't believe it !
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You can't buy much more , Wei ! You already have enough to fill two boxes to send back to Taiwan .
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You can't buy much more , Wei ! You already have enough to fill two boxes to send back to Taiwan .
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Oh , yeah . OK . I'll just buy smallthings !
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Could you please wait for a minute ? I'll buy the tickets
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All right .
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All right .
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Here is your ticket .
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Here is your ticket .
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Thank you .
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Thank you .
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The park will close soon . We Should better go in right now .
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The park will close soon . We Should better go in right now .
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Really ?
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Really ?
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Yes , let's go in .
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Yes , let's go in .
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It is a new park , isn't it ?
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It is a new park , isn't it ?
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Yes , how do you know ?
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Yes , how do you know ?
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I guessed it .
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I guessed it .
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Well , generally speaking , the park is a window on the world history , a window on the world civilization and a window on the world's tourist attractions as well .
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Well , generally speaking , the park is a window on the world history , a window on the world civilization and a window on the world's tourist attractions as well .
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Oh , how wonderful !
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Good evening , Mr . Wu .
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Good evening , Mr . Smith .
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Good evening , Mr . Smith .
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Have you met my wife , Mary ?
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Have you met my wife , Mary ?
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No . I haven β t had the pleasure .
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No . I haven β t had the pleasure .
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Mary , this is Mr . Wu , my new Chinese friend .
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Mary , this is Mr . Wu , my new Chinese friend .
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How do you do , Mr . Wu ? Welcome .
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How do you do , Mr . Wu ? Welcome .
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How do you do ?
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How do you do ?
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Have a glass of wine , Mr . Wu ? And let me introduce you to some of my guests .
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Do you know how late it is ?
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My fault . I didn't realize what time it was .
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My fault . I didn't realize what time it was .
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I hope you don't think that excuse lets you off the hook .
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I hope you don't think that excuse lets you off the hook .
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Not really . I'm telling the truth .
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Not really . I'm telling the truth .
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Haven't I asked you to call if you're going to be home late ?
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Haven't I asked you to call if you're going to be home late ?
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This is true , but it must've slipped my mind .
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This is true , but it must've slipped my mind .
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Regardless , all you had to do was give a call .
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Regardless , all you had to do was give a call .
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I know . I should've called .
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I know . I should've called .
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Come home late one more time , and you'll find your stuff outside .
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Come home late one more time , and you'll find your stuff outside .
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You want to throw me out over this ?
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You want to throw me out over this ?
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That's right , maybe then you'll respect my rules .
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That's right , maybe then you'll respect my rules .
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That's fine , because if I leave , then your rules won't matter .
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It's time for desserts ! Are you still hungry ?
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I've always got room for something sweet !
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I've always got room for something sweet !
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what are you going to try first ?
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what are you going to try first ?
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I've never tried traditional Greek yogurt , so I want to try that first .
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I've never tried traditional Greek yogurt , so I want to try that first .
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do they serve the yogurt with anything ?
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do they serve the yogurt with anything ?
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I believe they add locally produced honey to it .
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I believe they add locally produced honey to it .
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that sounds good . I'm going to start with an Italian tiramisu .
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that sounds good . I'm going to start with an Italian tiramisu .
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do you want to try some of my yogurt . It's a favorite everyday dessert in Greece .
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do you want to try some of my yogurt . It's a favorite everyday dessert in Greece .
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ok . Mmm .
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ok . Mmm .
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what do you think ? How does it taste ?
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what do you think ? How does it taste ?
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it's nice , but it's rather plain . Do you want to try my tiramisu ?
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it's nice , but it's rather plain . Do you want to try my tiramisu ?
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sure . I'll just have a bite .
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sure . I'll just have a bite .
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what do you think ? Does it taste good ?
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what do you think ? Does it taste good ?
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it's absolutely delicious ! That is the best tiramisu I've ever had !
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it's absolutely delicious ! That is the best tiramisu I've ever had !
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I'm glad you like it . I don't care for it . Why don't you finish my tiramisu so that I can try one of those fried bananas ?
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I'm glad you like it . I don't care for it . Why don't you finish my tiramisu so that I can try one of those fried bananas ?
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ok . I've had one of those before . They're really sweet and crunchy .
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ok . I've had one of those before . They're really sweet and crunchy .
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do you know where they are from .
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do you know where they are from .
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I believe they are a local delicacy in the South .
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I believe they are a local delicacy in the South .
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do you want me to get you one , too ?
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do you want me to get you one , too ?
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yeah , why not ? We've already pigged out as it is !
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yeah , why not ? We've already pigged out as it is !
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ok , I'll be back with two fried bananas in a few minutes . Wait for me here !
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Can I make a reservation ?
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Yes , sir . For what time ?
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Yes , sir . For what time ?
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7 o'clock tonight and there will be 5 persons .
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7 o'clock tonight and there will be 5 persons .
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OK , sir . Five persons at 7:00 .
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OK , sir . Five persons at 7:00 .
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Do you have a VIP room ?
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Do you have a VIP room ?
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Sorry , sir . We have only tables in the main dinning room left .
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