Instructive Dialogue Summarization with Query Aggregations
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train_1 | Doctor Hawkins: Hi, Mr. Smith. I'm Doctor Hawkins. Why are you here today?
Mr. Smith: I found it would be a good idea to get a check-up.
Doctor Hawkins: Yes, well, you haven't had one for 5 years. You should have one every year.
Mr. Smith: I know. I figure as long as there is nothing wrong, why go see the doctor?
Docto... | Mr. Smith's getting a check-up, and Doctor Hawkins advises him to have one every year. Hawkins'll give some information about their classes and medications to help Mr. Smith quit smoking. |
train_2 | Dr. Peters: Hello Mrs. Parker, how have you been?
Mrs. Parker: Hello Dr. Peters. Just fine thank you. Ricky and I are here for his vaccines.
Dr. Peters: Very well. Let's see, according to his vaccination record, Ricky has received his Polio, Tetanus and Hepatitis B shots. He is 14 months old, so he is due for Hepatitis... | Mrs Parker takes Ricky for his vaccines. Dr. Peters checks the record and then gives Ricky a vaccine. |
train_3 | Srinivas: Excuse me, did you see a set of keys?
Virge: What kind of keys?
Srinivas: Five keys and a small foot ornament.
Virge: What a shame! I didn't see them.
Srinivas: Well, can you help me look for it? That's my first time here.
Virge: Sure. It's my pleasure. I'd like to help you look for the missing keys.
Srinivas... | Srinivas's looking for a set of keys and asks for Virge's help to find them. |
train_4 | Janetta: Why didn't you tell me you had a girlfriend?
Wilson: Sorry, I thought you knew.
Janetta: But you should tell me you were in love with her.
Wilson: Didn't I?
Janetta: You know you didn't.
Wilson: Well, I am telling you now.
Janetta: Yes, but you might have told me before.
Wilson: I didn't think you would be int... | Janetta's angry because Wilson didn't tell Janetta that Wilson had a girlfriend and would marry her. |
train_5 | Malik: Watsup, ladies! Y'll looking'fine tonight. May I have this dance?
Wen: He's cute! He looks like Tiger Woods! But, I can't dance. . .
Malik: It's all good. I'll show you all the right moves. My name's Malik.
Wen: Nice to meet you. I'm Wen, and this is Nikki.
Malik: How you feeling', vista? Mind if I take your fri... | Malik invites Nikki to dance. Nikki agrees if Malik doesn't mind getting his feet stepped on. |
train_6 | Lisa: Happy birthday, Aims!
Aims: Thank you, Lisa.
Lisa: Here is a present for you. I hope you like it.
Aims: Oh, great! I love it! You know I've been expecting this for a long time.
Lisa: I'm very glad to hear that.
Aims: Come here ; let me introduce some friends to you. | Lisa gives Aims a birthday present and Aims loves it. |
train_7 | Tome: Here we come.
Odessa: Thank you. What's the fare?
Tome: $ 10.
Odessa: How can it be?
Tome: Well, the rate is two dollars for the first two kilometers and twenty cents for each additional two hundred meters.
Odessa: I see. Thanks for your drive. | Tome tells Odessa the fare of taking a taxi. |
train_8 | Joelle: Can I help you?
Judy Liao: Yes. I sent in my resume at the end of last week. I'm applying for the accounts assistant position.
Joelle: May I have your name please?
Judy Liao: My name is Judy Liao. That's spelled L I A O.
Joelle: Alright. . . And did you have some specific questions about your application?
Judy ... | Judy Liao's applying for the accounts assistant position. She asks Joelle whether they have received her resume, and Joelle helps her check. Joelle tells Judy there's nothing else she should send, and after a week or two they may start calling applicants. |
train_9 | Stefan: This is a good basic computer package. It's got a good CPU, 256 megabytes of RAM, and a DVD player.
Rachael: Does it come with a modem?
Stefan: Yes, it has a built-in modem. You just plug a phone line into the back of the computer.
Rachael: How about the monitor?
Stefan: A 15 - inch monitor is included in the d... | Stefan shows a basic computer package to Rachael. Rachael thinks it's good and will take it. |
train_10 | Shayla: Excuse me, do you know where the visa office is?
Phyllida: Yes, I do. I'll walk you there.
Shayla: Thanks.
Phyllida: Are you applying to study or work abroad?
Shayla: I want to study abroad.
Phyllida: What do you want to study?
Shayla: I hope to study English Literature.
Phyllida: Have you got your visa yet?
Sh... | Shayla has an interview with a visa official. Shayla asks Phyllida the way to the visa office. |
train_11 | Weslie: Could you do me a favor?
Janelle: Sure. What is it?
Weslie: Could you run over to the store? We need a few things.
Janelle: All right. What do you want me to get?
Weslie: Well, could you pick up some sugar?
Janelle: Okay. How much?
Weslie: A small bag. I guess we also need a few oranges.
Janelle: How many?
Wesl... | Weslie asks Janelle to do a favor. Janelle agrees and helps buy a small bag of sugar, six oranges, and a half-gallon of milk. |
train_12 | Mom: Look! This picture of Mom in her cap and gown.
Les: Isn't it lovely! That's when she got her Master's Degree from Miami University.
Mom: Yes, we are very proud of her.
Les: Oh, that's a nice one of all of you together. Do you have the negative? May I have a copy?
Mom: Surely, I'll have one made for you. You want a... | Les thinks the picture is lovely and asks Mom to give a slide and a wallet-size print. |
train_13 | Kellen: Did Bean send these dirty jokes to you, too? Look!
Madlen: What a creep! Phony good luck e-mails are one thing, but sexual harassment is crossing the line.
Kellen: No wonder he asked for my address first-he just wants to harass me!
Madlen: You could try using a spam filter to reject stuff that's obviously porno... | Madlen suggests Kellen use a spam filter to reject Bean's pornographic stuff. |
train_14 | Ambrose: How old is Keith?
Jermaine: He's 21. how old is James?
Ambrose: He's a year older than Keith, but he looks younger.
Jermaine: How's your father?
Ambrose: He's fine. He retired last week. It's turning going in his life. Now he can relax and enjoy his retirement.
Jermaine: He can spend more time with his grandch... | Ambrose and Jermaine are talking about their families' ages. Jermaine's father wants to travel around the world after retirement. |
train_15 | Margarette: What kind of music do you like listening to?
Tad: I like music that has a fast beat and is lively, like dance music. You know, I go to a disco almost every week. Sometimes it's too loud though. You prefer classical music, don't you?
Margarette: Yes, I do. I find it very relaxing. I often listen to Mozart or... | Tad likes dance music while Margarette prefers classical music. Margarette suggests Tad listen to more classical music because it can make the brain more active and reduce stress. Tad tells Margarette classical music makes Tad clever, but dance makes Margarette livelier and happier. |
train_16 | Loren: I am confused by what he said.
Ludvig: Why do you say that?
Loren: I don't know what he wants to do. Does he want help me or just scold me?
Ludvig: Think a little. I think he means well at the bottom of his heart. | Loren tells Ludvig Loren's confused by the man's words. |
train_17 | Dorelia: Tell me something about your Valentine's Day.
Nev: Ok, on that day, boys usually give roses to the sweet hearts and girls give them chocolate in return.
Dorelia: So romantic. young people must have lot of fun.
Nev: Yeah, that is what the holiday is for, isn't it? | Nev tells Dorelia their Valentine's Day. Dorelia feels it's romantic. |
train_18 | Eolande: Are these your triplets? They're beautiful! I'Ve seen other babies who were nothing but skin and bones at their age. You know, they're absolutely identical of you and John! Are you planning on having any more?
Sheila: Bite your tongue! I'm already at the end of my rope. Some nights I don't sleep at all. John m... | Eolande asks Sheila whether she plans on having more babies. Sheila refuses because Sheila even has no time to sleep when they're screaming. |
train_19 | Britni: Whoa, look at all those ice cream choices!
Hersh: Yes, that is a lot of choices. What is your favorite?
Britni: I love anything with chocolate the best.
Hersh: I like chocolate myself.
Britni: Is there any kind of ice cream you don't like?
Hersh: I really don't like any ice cream with nuts in it.
Britni: I have... | Britni and Hersh are talking about different choices of ice cream. They decide to choose regular ones. |
train_20 | Tiebout: So will you come to work with us?
Dave: Can I use my green pad again to write you admiring notes?
Tiebout: We'll have to negotiate that. It's a possibility.
Dave: You miss me, don't you?
Tiebout: Don't push your luck, Dave.
Dave: OK, I'm in. When do I start?
Tiebout: As soon as you can get here. We'll be waiti... | Tiebout invites Dave to work together, and Dave agrees. |
train_21 | Larisa: How do you put this seat back? I know there is a lever somewhere.
Caldwell: What are you doing?
Larisa: I'm getting dressed, what does it look like?
Caldwell: It looks like you are about to get dressed. Did you forget we are in a car on the road?
Larisa: I'm good at this. Nobody will see anything.
Caldwell: Are... | Larisa's getting dressed in the car, and Caldwell warns her not. Larisa'll get dressed at the service station. |
train_22 | Joe: We're supposed to check in at the Air China's counter 30 minutes before take-off, Joe.
Amaleta: Yes, I know. The boarding time on the ticket says 17:05, and now it's 16:15. I guess we have plenty of time.
Joe: Do we need to show our ID cards when checking in?
Amaleta: Yes. It's essential.
Joe: What about our lugga... | Joe asks Amaleta what they need to do when they check in at the Air China's counter. |
train_23 | Katrine: I've heard that you provide very good service, so when I need a mover, I call you guys first.
Jotham: Thanks a lot for calling us. Could you tell me more about what you need us to do?
Katrine: Oh, you see, we are on the 8th floor, and moving into the 6th floor in another building. It is about 15 kilometers to ... | Katrine calls Jotham because Katrine needs a mover. Katrine tells Jotham what needs them to do and asks for the cost. Jotham shows the contract and explains the cost and compensation. |
train_24 | Dore: Hi, Mike. Haven't seen you for a while. How's Cathy?
Mike: We are not seeing each other any more.
Dore: What happened? Did you break up?
Mike: Yeah. I got sick and tired of her nagging all the time.
Dore: Oh, I am sorry. Maybe you were just emotional at that moment. Do you think you guys can get back together?
Mi... | Mike broke up with Cathy. Dore feels sorry, but Mike doesn't want to get back. |
train_25 | Minda: Out of every movie that you've seen, which one is your favorite?
Stacey: I'm going to have to say that Superbad is the best movie ever.
Minda: You think so, how come?
Stacey: Well, Superbad is super funny.
Minda: You're not lying, I found that movie absolutely hilarious.
Stacey: I didn't know that you saw Superb... | Both Minda and Stacey think Superbad is funny. They can't stop laughing when they watch it. Minda invites Stacey to see it together. |
train_26 | Erica: What's all the security check about, Jimmy? Does it mean the bar may be a dangerous place?
Jimmy: No, of course not. Just in case. Nothing to worry about. Don't you also do this in China?
Erica: I don't know. Maybe the same. Actually, this is my first time being in a bar.
Jimmy: Oh, then it's my honor to be here... | It is the first time for Erica to come to the bar. Erica loves the tasteful decoration. Jimmy asks Erica to give him the ticket so that he can get a free drink for Erica. |
train_27 | Dalton: Excuse me, do you go to the Central Park?
Lazaro: Yes, this is the right bus.
Dalton: Could you please tell me when I get to the Central Park?
Lazaro: Don't worry. I'll call out the stops.
Dalton: ( A few minutes later. ) Should I get off at the next stop?
Lazaro: No, don't worry. I'll get you off when you get ... | Dalton takes a bus to Central Park. Lazaro tells Dalton when to get off. |
train_28 | Jessica: Mr. White, I would like to give you notice that I will be leaving the company. It will be effective at the beginning of the next month.
Mr. White: Jessica, I am very sorry to hear that. Why are you leaving?
Jessica: I've been offered another job with higher salary. And it also gives me the opportunity of promo... | Jessica tells Mr. White she'll be leaving because she's been offered another job. Mr. White feels sorry but is willing to write a recommendation letter for her. |
train_29 | Deane: Have you had any experience with sales work?
Zacharias: Yes, I have. In fact, I had worked for a foreign trade company for nearly two years, where I established business ties with several firms.
Deane: What exactly did you do at that company?
Zacharias: Visit customers, dispatch consignments and things like that... | Deane is interviewing Zacharias and asks Zacharias several questions, including experience with sales work, the work at the previous company, and why Zacharias left there. |
train_30 | Arly: It's Sunday today.
Dorie: Yes, I know.
Arly: I think we should have a house cleaning today. What's your opinion?
Dorie: Oh, no. We just did it last week.
Arly: Come on. What do you want to do? Washing clothes or cleaning the house?
Dorie: I'd rather wash the clothes.
Arly: Okay. Here is the laundry.
Dorie: Oh, My... | Arly suggests having a house cleaning, and Dorie chooses to wash clothes. |
train_31 | Rawley: May I take your order?
Robb: We haven't decided yet. Could you give us a little longer?
Rawley: Yes, take your time, please.
Robb: Can we get something to drink? We want two bottles of beer.
Rawley: Fine.
Robb: Could you tell us your specials today?
Rawley: The special today is steak.
Robb: We'll take this stea... | Rawley serves Robb to order two bottles of beer, a steak dinner, and ice cream. |
train_32 | Doroteya: Can I help you?
Janine: I want a leather jacket.
Doroteya: What size, please?
Janine: Size 40.
Doroteya: What color would you prefer?
Janine: Let me see. Do you think a brown one will do?
Doroteya: Well, the brown one is beautiful indeed, but I think the black one will suit you better.
Janine: Really? Please ... | Janine buys a leather jacket and a dress made of pure silk with Doroteya's recommendation. |
train_33 | Floris: The place I've heard so much about is Los Angeles. The climate is pretty good. Year-round flowers, Year-round swimming. How do like it?
Tabatha: Well, the beaches are beautiful. But people there are terribly annoyed by the dirty air. I mean, the combination of fog, smoke and automobile exhaust. There is not eno... | Tabatha tells Floris people are annoyed by the dirty air in Los Angeles. |
train_34 | Averill: Sir, you've been using the online catalogue for quite a while. Is there anything I can do to help you?
Sir: Well, I've got to write a paper about Hollywood in the 30s and 40s, and I'm really struggling. There are hundreds of books, and I just don't know where to begin.
Averill: Your topic sounds pretty big. Wh... | Sir is struggling to choose the books about Hollywood in the 30s and 40s. Averill suggests he narrow the topic down by listing the specific years he wants. Averill tells Sir he can look up magazine articles. |
train_35 | Mel: So, how was your vacation? You went to Paris, didn't you?
Conchita: Yeah, with my parents. We just got back on Saturday. It was wonderful!
Mel: What sights did you visit?
Conchita: Well, we saw all the most famous places, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral... They were so interesting.
Mel: Did you take any tou... | Mel asks Conchita what Conchita did during the vocation to Paris. Conchita saw all the most famous places and enjoyed sitting in cafes most. Mel's looking forward to a vacation. |
train_36 | Anette: I'm tired of watching television. Let's go to cinema to- night.
Jenny: All right. Do you want to go downtown? Or is there a good movie in the neighborhood?
Anette: I'd rather not spend a lot of money. What does the pa- per say about neighborhood theaters?
Jenny: Here's the list on page... Column 6. Here it is. ... | Anette's tired of watching television, so Anette and Jenny search on the paper to choose a movie to watch. But they don't decide a suitable one. Anette finds there will be a baseball game tonight, so they decide to stay at home. |
train_37 | Lisa: Say, Lisa, what are you watching?
Meredithe: A Japanese film. I'm going to spend all next year in Japan, and I'd better get to know more about its culture.
Lisa: You mean you are accepted into the program?
Meredithe: Sure.
Lisa: That's wonderful. You must be excited.
Meredithe: Excited and nervous. You know I mus... | Lisa's accepted into the program and will go to Japan next year. She encourages Lisa to have a program that doesn't require the mastery of a foreign language. |
train_38 | Gabbie: Morning, Sue. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country?
Sue: Yes, thanks. We had a great time. And some friends went with us.
Gabbie: Where did you stay? In a hotel?
Sue: No. We camped in the mountains, near Snowdon. We cooked all our meals over an open fire.
Gabbie: Sounds wonderful. Was the weather good?
Sue... | Sue had a great holiday in the country, and the weather was good. Gabbie just stayed at home at the weekend because of the terrible weather. |
train_39 | Sharleen: Why didn't you tell me you had a girlfriend?
Davin: Sorry, I thought you knew.
Sharleen: But you should have told me you were in love with her.
Davin: Didn't I?
Sharleen: You know you didn't.
Davin: Well, I'm telling you now.
Sharleen: Yes, but you might have told me before.
Davin: I didn't think you'd... | Sharleen is angry because Davin didn't tell Sharleen that Davin had a girlfriend and would marry her. |
train_40 | Armand: Please make yourselves at home. Let me take your coats. Dinner is almost ready. I hope you brought your appetite
Ellen: Your house is lovely, Armand! Very interesting decor. . . very. . . Gothic.
Sherilyn: I think it's amazing! You have such good taste, Armand. I'm thinking of re-decorating my house. maybe yo... | Ellen and Sherilyn visit Armand's house, and they have dinner together. The glass of wine provided by Armand is a bit bitter for Ellen, and she passes out. |
train_41 | Roselyn: I just bought a new dress. What do you think of it?
Aurel: You look really great in it. So are you going to a job interview or a party?
Roselyn: No, I was invited to give a talk in my school.
Aurel: So how much did you pay for it?
Roselyn: I pay just $70 for it. I saved $30.
Aurel: That's really a bargain.
Ros... | While Roselyn made a bargain to buy a new dress, Aurel watched TV, read a boring book, and took a shower at home. |
train_42 | Harris: Hi, is Olivia there, please?
Olivia: I'm sorry. She's out for lunch. Do you want to leave a message?
Harris: Yes. This is Harris. Could you tell Olivia that I'll wait for her at the box office of the cinema at 7:10?
Olivia: Sure, Harris. You'll wait for her at the box office at 10.
Harris: No, at 7:10.
Olivia: ... | Harris calls Olivia, but Olivia's out. Olivia asks him to leave a message. |
train_43 | Jim White: Hello, is this doctor, Smith's office?
Kris: Yes, it is. May I help you?
Jim White: Yes, I'd like to speak to doctor Smith, please?
Kris: Doctor Smith went home this afternoon. May I ask who is calling?
Jim White: This is Jim White.
Kris: Oh yes, mister White. Doctor Smith asked me to give you his home phone... | Jim calls Doctor Smith, but he isn't available. Kris asks Jim for his number. |
train_44 | Karisa: Why are you so excited, Edward? Is there anything happy?
Edward: Of course. Not only happy, but also meaningful. I took the subway to school this morning. Iin the subway station, I saw one novel lying on a seat there and another near the elevator.
Karisa: Really? They must have been put there by someone for sha... | Edward is excited because he thinks it's a good way to put books on the subway for people to kill time. |
train_45 | Caren: Next week is your birthday party. How exciting! What do you want for your birthday?
Neddy: Well, a car like yours would be fantastic.
Caren: Hmm...Maybe not a car just yet. You're only turning 9, you know? How about a doll?
Neddy: Mom, I'm a boy. Boys don't play with stupid dolls, but a machine gun would be OK, ... | Neddy wants a cool birthday present, but his mom wants to give him a sissy present. |
train_46 | Ilyssa: Are you still watching the soap opera, Nancy?
Nancy: Yeah. I can't take my eyes off that when it is on.
Ilyssa: Is it that appealing?
Nancy: Well, the cast of the opera isn't very strong and the story isn't so impressive, but the main actor's acting is really outstanding, who is handsome, too.
Ilyssa: Shall we ... | Nancy's watching a soap opera, but Ilyssa wants to watch a football match. Nancy refuses to have a break, so Ilyssa says she is selfish. |
train_47 | Donella: Mister Ewing said we should show up at the conference center at 4 o'clock, right?
Nicole: Yes, he specially asked us not to be late. Some of the people from our East York branch office are coming and he wants to make a good impression on them. How are you getting there?
Donella: I was thinking of taking my car... | To get to the conference centre early, Donella and Nicole decide to take the underground, and Nicole proposes to go there together. |
train_48 | Carla: What's the accommodation like in London Ahmed?
Ahmed: Well, it's a bit difficult. There are thousands of overseas students here, you know.
Carla: Would it be better to stay in a hotel, to share a flat, or to stay with a family?
Ahmed: It would probably be better to stay with a family to begin with, Carla.
Carla:... | Ahmed recommends Carla to stay with a family because living in a flat will take much time to cook and clean. |
train_49 | Suzi: Excuse me where is the airport?
Winne: Um, it's pretty far away. I can show you on the map on my smart phone.
Suzi: Oh, sorry, and what I meant is how can I get there?
Winne: Well, that depends. Do you want to get there quickly or cheaply?
Suzi: Probably the latter would be better.
Winne: All right. If you go dow... | Suzi asks Winne a cheap way to get to the airport. Winne guides Suzi to take the subway and then transfer to the airport express's train. |
train_50 | Devin: Were you a leader when you were in college?
Thaxter: Yes. I was Propaganda department minister of our university.
Devin: Did you get any honors or awards at your university?
Thaxter: No. It ' s a pity about it.
Devin: Were you involved in any club activities at your university?
Thaxter: Yes. I was a member of th... | Thaxter tells Devin Thaxter was Propaganda department minister and played basketball in college. |
train_51 | Natalie: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to have an attorney present during questioning. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you. Do you understand?
James: Yes.
Natalie: What's your name?
James: My name ... | Natalie stabbed the victim because he beat Natalie first and tried to grab Natalie's bag. Natalie says he didn't kill him on purpose. |
train_52 | Huntington: What kind of job do you intend to do?
Emmye: I want to do some management job since I have three-year's work history.
Huntington: What are your plans if you were hired?
Emmye: I would apply my specialty and experience to my job and gradually move up to the management level in this company. | Emmye tells Huntington Emmye's ideal job and the job plan if hired. |
train_53 | Lucie Jing: Hello, this is Lucie Jing calling from Lincoln Bank. May I speak to Mr. Was, please?
Mr. Was: Speaking.
Lucie Jing: Ah, hello, Mr. Was. I'm just calling about your new credit card. It has arrived with us, so you can either come to collect it, or we can send it on to you.
Mr. Was: Sending it won't be necessa... | Lucie Jing phones for Mr. Was to talk about his new credit card. Mr. Was wants to collect it himself, and Lucie recommends him to read through the documents again before signing the card. |
train_54 | Piotr: Thank you for lending me the book.
Suzanna: Sure. But it's a very difficult one, you need to have a dictionary at your elbow.
Piotr: But I'm not used to looking up every new word when I'm reading a novel. I only look up the most necessary ones. | Piotr borrows a book from Suzanna and will only look up the most necessary words. |
train_55 | Brandea: Let's start out to discuss the question of payment terms.
Jodi: I suppose you know very well that we require irrevocable letters of credit payable against presentation of shipping documents.
Brandea: I fully understand your position. An irrevocable letter of credit ensures that the seller gets paid in time. Bu... | Brandea requests Jodi to give them D / A or D / P but Jodi insists on payment by L / C, so the business isn't done. |
train_56 | Osmund: Hello, what can I do for you?
Jacquelyn: Um. . . Hello, I would like to open an account.
Osmund: OK! What kind of account do you want to open?
Jacquelyn: I want to open a current account.
Osmund: I will open it for you right now.
Jacquelyn: What's the minimum deposit for opening a current account?
Osmund: It's ... | Osmund helps Jacquelyn open a current account, deposit 3,000 yuan, set the passcode and confirm all the information. |
train_57 | Kata: What do you think of the acting of the two main actors in the film?
Nevin: I consider the hero's acting is inferior to that of the heroine's. don't you agree?
Kata: Well, I'm afraid not. I think the hero has much more to be believed in. | Nevin considers the hero's acting inferior to that of the heroine's while Kata thinks the opposite. |
train_58 | Deedee: Why do you want to spend your summer days in a mountain village?
Mel: I think a mountain village is splendid!
Deedee: I don't agree with you. It's too small to live.
Mel: It has fresh air, and it is nicer than a big town.
Deedee: I disagree, a big town is more lively.
Mel: But I like the small mountain village.... | Mel thinks spending summer days in a mountain village is splendid while
Deedee prefers a big town. |
train_59 | Tom: What are we going to do? I can't get the car out of this ditch. I'm stuck!
Libbie: I'm worried, Tom. I haven't seen any other cars for almost an hour.
Tom: I know. This is terrible. What can we do? This snow doesn't stop falling!
Libbie: I told you we should have stayed in town today. The weather report said 100 p... | Tom and Libbie's car is stranded in the ditch in a big snowstorm. They are anxious at first, then Libbie suggests turning the lights off and running the car and the heater once in a while to save energy. Tom will follow Libbie's advice. |
train_60 | Denise: Philip, I was really glad to hear about your award. Congratulations!
Philip: Thanks, Denise. Actually, I was really surprised. I mean, there were a lot of qualified people out there.
Denise: Sure. But the work you did was really exceptional! You definitely deserved it!
Philip: Thanks a lot. I expect to see your... | Denise congratulates Philip on his winning the award and admires his work. Philip thanks Denise and wishes him nominated soon. |
train_61 | Meyer: Jenny, are you having a good time?
Jenny: Yes, of course. This is a really wonderful party with interesting people and great food.
Meyer: I'm glad you are enjoying yourself.
Jenny: Thank you for the invitation.
Meyer: It's my pleasure. Can I get you another glass of champagne?
Jenny: Yes, I'd love another glass.... | Jenny had a good time at Meyer's party and she thanks Meyer. |
train_62 | Nitin: Oh, Linda. You must be so excited about going to study in America.
Linda: Oh yes I am. I have always wanted to go to the States. I love meeting new people and making new friends.
Nitin: Well, I am sure you will.
Linda: Well, there is one thing.
Nitin: What is the matter?
Linda: I am a little worried about my hos... | Linda is excited about studying in America but she's also worried about cooking for her host family. Nitin convinces her that she'll learn quickly. |
train_63 | Sylvan: Would you talk to me about taking one of Dr. Miller's classes?
Gregor: Yes. Have you ever been in one of his classes?
Sylvan: I'm thinking about taking his class next semester.
Gregor: He was a very easy teacher. Are you thinking of taking a class with him?
Sylvan: I'm not sure because I really need to learn so... | Sylvan is considering taking Dr. Miller's class but worries about grades. Gregor tells Sylvan Dr. Miller was an easy and interesting teacher and gaining knowledge is as important as grades. |
train_64 | Richard Clarke: Welcome back movie lovers to another Premier Movie Review. My name is Richard Clarke and I am joined today by the very erudite David Watson.
David Watson: Thank you Dick. Today we are going to talk about the movie Lion King. Tell me Dave, what is your impression of this film?
Richard Clarke: Well, I thi... | Richard Clarke and David Watson discuss Lion King on Premier Movie Review. Richard thinks it's a fine movie as it has strong animation, great score and songs, and an enchanting story, while David thinks the movie lacks a certain originality and was too predictable. |
train_65 | Wake: How about going to dance this evening, Jane? You will find that the night life of this city is very interesting!
Jane: Good idea. There is a good nightclub nearby, isn't it?
Wake: Yes, the dance hall is nice with various styles of music.
Jane: ( In the club ) Look at those people in the dance floor, they are so c... | Wake invites Jane to go dancing this evening. Jane likes slow dance so they wait until it is the waltz, and they enjoy themselves in the nightclub. |
train_66 | Shelbi: Let's move out of here. This apartment is too small.
Alyss: I agree. I'll look in the paper.
Shelbi: A house would be great. I could plant a garden. And you could use the garage for a workshop.
Alyss: Here's an interesting ad
Shelbi: How much is the rent?
Alyss: The ad says $ 325 plus deposit.
Shelbi: When is t... | Shelbi and Alyss plan to move, and they find a satisfying house in the paper. |
train_67 | Hodge: Good morning, Maintenance Department.
Grete: Hello. I'm having a problem with my air conditioner.
Hodge: Which air conditioner?
Grete: The one in the bedroom.
Hodge: What seems to be the problem?
Grete: There's no cold air coming out.
Hodge: May I have your room number, please?
Grete: 512.
Hodge: OK, we'll send ... | Grete phones Maintenance Department because the air conditioner went wrong. Hodge answers the phone and will send the repairmen. |
train_68 | Jim: Look, Jim. That man just fell down over there.
Waite: We better see if he's o. k.
Jim: Sir. . . sir? Are you all right? Sir?
Waite: He's not answering. You'd better check his pulse and breathing.
Jim: Oh, no. He's not breathing, and there's no pulse. Call 911.
Waite: Hello? Yes. Someone has passed out at Connectic... | Jim and Jim find a man who fell and is unconscious. Jim performs CPR and Jim calls 911. |
train_69 | Shawnee: Excuse me. What time does the next train to London leave?
Joslyn: At 10:30.
Shawnee: Is it a direct train to London?
Joslyn: Yes, it is.
Shawnee: OK. Two tickets to London, please.
Joslyn: Single or return?
Shawnee: Single, please. How much in total?
Joslyn: 10 pounds.
Shawnee: Here you are. Which platform sho... | Shawnee buys two train tickets to London with Joslyn's assistance. |
train_70 | Customer Service: Hi. This is the Customer Service. How can I help you?
David Yang: Hi. I bought one of your vacuums from spend-wart. It's broken now.
Customer Service: Is it under warranty?
David Yang: I think so. I bought it four months ago.
Customer Service: Yes, it is still covered by our warranty. Tell me the mode... | David Yang phones the Customer Service because David Yang's vacuum's broken. Customer Service answers the phone, asks for more details, and tells Customer Service the location of the nearest Customer Service Office. |
train_71 | Dmitri: Mrs. Phoebe, let's talk about the delivery arrangement for our goods.
Mrs. Phoebe: Sure. What's your date of delivery?
Dmitri: I informed my company and was told that the first five thousand by the end of this month.
Mrs. Phoebe: What about the balance of the order? Can they also arrive at our company quickly?
... | Dmitri and Mrs. Phoebe talk about the delivery arrangement for the goods. Dmitri offers a 5% discount for a confirmed monthly order and they finally reach an agreement since they have long-time cooperation. |
train_72 | Lovell: Hello, reservation desk. Can I help you?
Ardyth: Yes. I'd like to book a duplex suite.
Lovell: What day would you like to reserve the suite for, sir?
Ardyth: Next Friday.
Lovell: I'm sorry, sir. We can't accept reservations for next Friday due to over booking. May I suggest another hotel, sir?
Ardyth: Oh, thank... | Ardyth phones to book a duplex suite but Lovell's hotel isn't available. Lovell finds Holiday Inn has available rooms and offers its phone number. |
train_73 | Tom: . . . So what I think we need to do is ( XXXXXXXXXX ) finish on time.
Saunderson: Sorry, Tom, can you say that last bit again please? We didn't get that.
Tom: Oh, OK, I said ( XXXXXXXXXX ) on time.
Saunderson: Sorry Tom, We're having problems hearing you here. It's a bit hissy. Can you hear us?
Tom: ( XXXXXXXXXX )... | Tom tells Saunderson to finish something on time. Saunderson can't hear clearly because there's a problem with the line. |
train_74 | Lucy: Hello!
John: Hello, Lucy. This is John. Could you do me a favor? I've tried to phone my wife six times and I can't get through. The line is busy all the time. Could you possibly go next door and give her a message?
Lucy: Sure! What do you want to tell Mary?
John: Could you just say I've met an old friend and I'm ... | John requests Lucy to give a message to his wife because the line's always busy. |
train_75 | Jack: Hello, there. I'm Jack.
Lenny: Hello there. Well. This is it. As you can see, it's fully furnished. You've got your TV...cable TV and broadband Internet is included in the rent. The kitchenette is over there...all fully fitted...nice new fridge and cooker, kettle, toaster, microwave...all your mod-cons. The bathr... | Lenny persuades Jack to rent the house in a good location but Jack thinks 250 a week isn't affordable. Finally, Lenny compromise to 200 and Jack will sign the contract. |
train_76 | Maynard: How is your mother feeling these days?
Paulo: Much better, thanks. She'll be back home in a few days.
Maynard: That's wonderful. When will you be back on your job?
Paulo: I think I need a week to take care of her and do some cleaning for her coming home.
Maynard: Why don't you hire someone to do it? In this ca... | Paulo thinks his mother is much better and refuses to hire someone to take care of her. Maynard admires his kindness and thoughtfulness. |
train_77 | Allissa: Oh, no! I'm supposed to meet her at seven sharp. What time is it now?
Midge: Six thirty.
Allissa: I'd better get ready.
Midge: Where are you going?
Allissa: Haven't made up our minds yet. Maybe to a restaurant, or perhaps to the movies first.
Midge: Why don't you go and see Citizen Kane at the Classic Film Fes... | Allissa's going on a date but hasn't decided where to go. Midge suggests watching Citizen Kane. Allissa and Midge decide to go swimming tomorrow. |
train_78 | Sue-elle: The new baby must be keeping you up at all hours of the night.
Milli: She's been pretty good since my mother moved in, and she's sleeping for a longer time at night. It's my thoughts as a mother that keep me awake at night. | Milli says since her mother moved in, her baby's been pretty good. |
train_79 | Gav: What exactly are you looking for?
Marlo: I am looking for a collection of the 19th century European paintings.
Gav: Is it the book on your left, the one with the yellow cover?
Marlo: Let me see. Yeah, this is what I want. Thanks a lot. | Gav helps Marlo find a collection of the 19th century European paintings. |
train_80 | Bob: Bob, I'm sure you know about second-hand smoke.
Robinetta: Of course, I do.
Bob: But have you heard about third-hand smoke?
Robinetta: Third-hand smoke? I'm afraid not. What is that then?
Bob: Well, it is here in today's paper. Parents may think they are protecting children from second-hand smoke when they smoke o... | Bob tells Bob about the danger of third-hand smoke and concludes smoking parents should never get close to a baby or better give up smoking. |
train_81 | Nellie: Hey, man. What's up?
Emmet: Ah, first of all, I put a buck in the vending machine for a seventy-five cent candy bar, and the thing got stuck here in the machine. Then, I pressed the change button [Ah, man], and nothing happened. [Wow!] Nothing came out. The dumb thing still owes me a quarter.
Nellie: Well, did ... | Emmet tells Nellie he put a buck in the vending machine but the thing got stuck. After hitting the machine, Emmet gets the candy bar. |
train_82 | Paul Adams: I'm Paul Adams, Branch Manager.
Katie Thomas: Katie Thomas. Pleased to meet you.
Paul Adams: I take it you're looking for temporary office work.
Katie Thomas: That's right.
Paul Adams: How old are you, Katie?
Katie Thomas: I'm eighteen.
Paul Adams: That's rather young. What experience have you had?
Katie Th... | Paul Adams interviews Katie Thomas who's looking for temporary office work and he thinks she's qualified for she has learnt keyboard skills and word processing. |
train_83 | Renato: Why did the teacher criticise Myra in front of the whole class?
Myra: Because Myra was cheating on exams, and she spoke back rudely.
Renato: I don't think that Myra should have spoken so rudely to the teacher. I know she was angry, but that's still no excuse for rudeness. | Myra was criticised by the teacher for cheating on exams and talked back rudely. |
train_84 | Aubert: May I have your order now?
Donovan: We'd have your regular dinner. What courses are there, please?
Aubert: The courses for our regular dinner are fish salad for appetizer, steak for main course and chocolate cake for dessert.
Donovan: All right, we'll have it.
Aubert: Today's mutton chop is very good. Would ... | Donovan orders mutton chop, apple pie, and coffee for Donovan's meal instead of regular dinner under Aubert's recommendation. |
train_85 | Elnore: What's the special today?
Anselma: 'All-you-can-eat' dinner special.
Elnore: I don't like to.
Anselma: Do you care for seafood?
Elnore: Yes, I'm very fond of seafood.
Anselma: Which seafood do you prefer?
Elnore: I'd like to have red cooked sea cucumber.
Anselma: Is there anything else you would like to ... | Elnore orders seafood, cold dishes, and champagne with Anselma's assistance. |
train_86 | Jeromy: Hi, taxi. Could you take me to the financial street, please
Martino: Pardon, where to , sir?
Jeromy: I want to go to the financial stree.
Martino: All right. Hop in, please.
Jeromy: Excuse me, how long does it take to get there?
Martino: It usually takes about half an hour.
Jeromy: Oh, does it really a lo... | Jeromy takes a taxi to the financial street. Martino reminds him of the long time due to the distance and the heavy traffic, and the fair varies according to the distance. |
train_87 | Eliott: For tomorrow, read pages 12 to 20. Then do exercises one through ten on page 21.
Allys: Do we have to type out our homework?
Eliott: No. You only do that when you write reports.
Allys: Is there anything else?
Eliott: For those of you who don't have a calculator, get one.
Allys: We are allowed to use a calc... | Eliott gives Allys home assignments and asks students to get a calculator and review today's notes. |
train_88 | Jerrome: Can you tell me about some good deals on produce?
Quincy: The mangoes are on sale today.
Jerrome: What exactly are mangoes?
Quincy: They have yellowish red skin. It's a fruit with one big seed.
Jerrome: Is the seed edible?
Quincy: Maybe if you were a parrot. I wouldn't recommend it.
Jerrome: How much doe... | Quincy tells Jerrome the mangoes are on sale today and then Quincy introduces mangoes to Jerrome in detail. |
train_89 | Maurice: It seems that something is praying heavy on you. What's the matter?
Lydie: I got my father's goat last night.
Maurice: What did you do to get his goat?
Lydie: When I asked him to treat me like he does to my sisters, he jumped down my throat. So I took it out on him by telling him what I thought. | Lydie is unhappy because Lydie got Lydie's father's goat. |
train_90 | Lili: How do you do, Mr. Smith ? This is Lili. I'm calling to thank you for the wonderful dinner we had yesterday . I enjoyed it very much.
Mr. Smith: You're welcome. I'd like you to join us for dinner again sometime.
Lili: Thank you, Mr. Smith. I'm returning to China today.
Mr. Smith: Today?
Lili: Yes. I appreciat... | Lili phones Mr. Smith to tell him she's returning to China today and expresses her gratitude for the dinner and his help. |
train_91 | Daniel: Daniel, have you ever heard about the wildlife sanctuary?
Roze: Is that different from this kind of zoo?
Daniel: Yes, of course.
Roze: So tell me about it!
Daniel: There are a lot of wild animals in that place, and also some special rules while visiting.
Roze: Special rules?
Daniel: There, you only have t... | Daniel tells Daniel about the wildlife sanctuary and the two sole ways to visit wild animals. Daniel gets interested and wants to visit the one in Beijing. |
train_92 | Nancy: Hello, Bob. This is Nancy speaking. I'm so glad I've got hold of you at last.
Bob: Were you trying to get in touch with me? If I'm not at home, you can usually reach me at my club here.
Nancy: That's good to know. Listen, Bob, I've got news for you.
Bob: What is it?
Nancy: My sister Amy is coming back from the s... | Nancy phones Bob to tell him her sister Amy is coming back from the states next weekend. Bob suggests giving a party for Amy. |
train_93 | Barbara: Sunshine Hotel. Good morning, Barbara speaking.
John Griffin: Hello. I'd like to make a booking please. I'm on a business trip, so I need a single room.
Barbara: OK, your name please.
John Griffin: John Griffin. That's JOHNGRIFFIN.
Barbara: OK, I've got that down. Wait a minute. We already have your name. You'... | John Griffin phones Sunshine Hotel to book a single room. Barbara answers the phone, confirms his passport number and takes the reservation. |
train_94 | Rod: Hello, Barbara. Welcome back. You look great.
Barbara: Rod, it's lovely to see you again.
Rod: How was your trip?
Barbara: Fine, but tiring. Milan was interesting. It's bigger than I expected, noisier and dirtier too.
Rod: And Florence? What did you think of Florence?
Barbara: Well, I didn't go there. Have you bee... | Barbara tells Rod her trip to Milan is fine but tiring, and her suitcase is very heavy due to 20 pairs of shoes inside. |
train_95 | Justina: Excuse me, my watch stopped running and I am not sure what's wrong with it.
Ingemar: Well, let me look at it. It seems that it just needs a new battery.
Justina: Oh, really? I got some water on it last week and I was afraid that it might ruin the watch. How much is a new battery?
Ingemar: It's $5 and we not on... | Justina's watch stopped running. Ingemar checks it and tells Justina it needs a new battery. Ingemar introduces their service and Justina'll get the battery here. |
train_96 | Angie: Let's plan, the dinner for the end of the year.
Dorita: I've been talking to some of the other kids in the class and quite a few of them want to go to a pizza restaurant.
Angie: Um, I think I've had enough of pizza. I eat it at least twice a week, it be good to have something different.
Dorita: Well, there's tha... | Angie and Dorita are planning the class dinner for the end of the year. They discuss the place and the cost, and decide to fix the amount first and ask a restaurant to provide a meal for that price. |
train_97 | Lyn: Hello Martin, long time no see. I heard you went to France to study, how was that?
Martin: I was only there for a year, then I took a year off to travel around Europe.
Lyn: Where did you go?
Martin: I went to Switzerland first and then Germany in Austria. I was planning to end my trip in Italy, but it didn't work ... | Martin tells Lyn about his experience in Europe. Martin is back in Beijing to visit his family and will return to France to finish his degree. Lyn and Martin decide to meet tonight. |
train_98 | Rickard: Excuse me, do you have a few minutes? I work for the Star Bookstore, and we are doing a survey about people's reading habits. I want to ask you a couple of questions.
Orelle: Yes, alright. What would you like to know?
Rickard: Well, what kinds of books do you prefer to read?
Orelle: Hmm, I absolutely love adve... | Rickard surveys Orelle about Orelle's reading habits. Orelle loves adventure stories and about 2/3 of Orelle's books are bought from online bookstores. |
train_99 | Brendan: What kind of place shall we rent?
Sheree: It should be close to the university. Neither of us are good at getting up in the mornings and closer it is, the later we can get up.
Brendan: Absolutely. That's the most important thing to take into consideration. I'm not too worried about the size of the flat.
Sheree... | Brendan and Sheree want a place near the university and it's better to be quiet. They decide to go to the estate agent to see the houses. |
train_100 | Adolf: Hello! Can I help you?
Willetta: Today is my wife's birthday, so I want to buy a bouquet for her.
Adolf: What kind of flowers do you want?
Willetta: I have no idea.
Adolf: How about rose? It's the most suitable one for lovers.
Willetta: But rose is too common.
Adolf: Well, what about violet? It means the eternal... | Willetta buys a bouquet of violet for Willetta's wife's birthday according to Adolf's suggestion. |
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This one is a post-processed DialogSum dataset (https://aclanthology.org/2021.findings-acl.449/) (https://huggingface.co/datasets/knkarthick/dialogsum).
It was first released and used in the InstructDS paper (EMNLP 2023 - https://arxiv.org/abs/2310.10981).
It automatically recognizes the speaker's information and recovers it to replace #Person1#, #Person2#, #Person3# in the original dataset.
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