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#Person1#: So how did your end-of-the-year review go?
#Person2#: Oh, it was okay. I had my meeting with Mitch this morning and his bottom line is that he thinks I need to show more initiative. He thinks that I need to start being more creative.
#Person1#: Did he actually say that?
#Person2#: Well, not in so many words. But I know that productivity is a big issue for him. Oh, he said the usual things like ' Keep up the good work ' and ' Thanks for your hard work, ' but he also said that he's thinking about bringing some employees into my department. That, to me, means he's not satisfied with what I've been doing.
#Person1#: Are you sure you're not reading too much into what he said?
#Person2#: No, I Don't. Either I shape up or my job is on the line.
#Person1#: Well, I think you may be overreacting. Mitch likes to give everybody constructive criticism and I think that's what he was doing.
#Person2#: Do you really think so?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. If you ask around, other people will tell you the same thing.
#Person2#: Maybe you're right. Thanks, Don. I feel better.
#Person1#: I'm glad to hear it. | #Person2# is negative about the end-of-the-year review that Mitch gives #Person2# because #Person2# thinks Mitch isn't satisfied with #Person2#'s work. But #Person1# tells #Person2# that Mitch likes giving constructive criticism so #Person2# feels better. |
dog: -woofs while thinking OH YEAH I AM-
maid: I'm so glad you're here to help chase off those nasty rats.
dog: -tilts head to the side while looking at you-
maid: They run all across my toes when I have to fetch more supplies from down here. It gives me the willies.
dog: -begins barking in an attempt to chase the rats away-
maid: Such a brave dog you are! I knew I could depend on you!
dog: -starts running after them-
maid: Now, where were those lye cakes that I was sent to bring up...?
dog: -looks over satisfied after clearing the rats out-
maid: Ah, here they are. Oh! Have you chased away all those pesky rats?
dog: -lets out a sharp bark and looks expectant of a treat-
maid: I see that you have! I knew you could do it. Well come along and we'll see if we can't sneak some scraps from the kitchen.
Summarize the dialogue | dog is here to chase off rats. |
Ricardo: That hotel on Potsdamer Platz looks really nice! Do you want to me to book it?
Agnes: Do we have the budget for that?
Ricardo: I'm working overtime this week. I'll be able to manage.
Agnes: If you're OK with it. I'd prefer somewhere closer to Zoo Station, but it's not a big deal.
Ricardo: Are you sure?
Agnes: Yeah, go ahead.
Ricardo: Alright, I'll take care of it tonight. | Ricardo will book the hotel on Potsdamer Platz tonight. He's working overtime so he'll have the money. Agnes would prefer something else, but she's fine with it anyway. |
Susie: Hi, can I ask you something?
Tom: Sure, go ahead.
Susie: Do you think Prof. Lavender hates me?
Tom: Yeah, I bet she does! Just kidding. :) Why are you asking?!
Susie: She gave me an awful mark today.
Tom: Oh well, that can happen, just make sure you improve on it ASAP.
Susie: But I think she doesn't like me because of the way I dress.
Tom: She's kind of old fashioned but I refuse to believe that she would give you a bad mark because you show too much skin... Don't be paranoid! ;)
Susie: Ok... thank you. :)
Tom: You're welcome! | Susie got a bad mark from Prof. Lavender today. |
beast: A cat! Good eating for a week.
bird: Hey, leave that cat alone.
beast: Who's that? Am I hearing things? Is that bird trying to lecture me?
Summarize the dialogue | beast is hungry and wants to eat a cat. |
Tatiana: soon-to-be-mummy, whatsup? 😊
Sally: shopping
Sally: for a baby shower actually 😊
Tatiana: aww
Sally: look
Sally: <file_photo>
Tatiana: so cute! send me more!
Sally: <file_photo>
Sally: but im here to buy something for grownups 😀
Tatiana: yes, you do that! and i'm packing gifts for you and your baby
Tatiana: prepare to be amazed 😊
Sally: I'm gonna prepare some vegan treats specially for you xx
Tatiana: you're the best friend ever xoxo
Sally: going to the till, see you tomorrow at 7
Tatiana: i will be there on time
Sally: one more thing
Sally: do you have any wine glasses?
Tatiana: I do
Tatiana: yes, just checked, 6 white wine glasses
Tatiana: i can bring them
Sally: that would be lovely 😊
Sally: see you tomorrow then 🙂
Tatiana: see you tomorrow xx | Sally is doing shopping for her baby shower planned for tomorrow at 7 o'clock. She will prepare some vegan snacks for Tatiana. Tatiana will bring wine glasses. |
Denis: Gurls, I've just landed
Marilyn: Perfect, I'm outside waiting for you
Amber: 🎉
Amber: Are you hungry? Mar will bring you to my place
Amber: I'm cooking something you really like
Denis: you're so nice!
Denis: Both of you
Marilyn: Have you left the plane already?
Denis: There is a strange queue, and they are sooooo sloooow
Marilyn: do you have only hand luggage?
Denis: nope, I have to wait for my suitcase at the belts
Marilyn: ok, so it may take some time, I'll be at the "lino" bar
Denis: no problem, I'll find you | Denis landed, he has some luggage to retrieve, Marilyn waits for him at the Lino bar. She will bring him to Amber's. |
god of their pagan religion: What kind of witchcraft is this. I’m losing my mind
no one: Rest assured you are as sane as ever.
god of their pagan religion: Why would you want to hear my thoughts anyways?
no one: No reason. I simply allow people to free their minds without fear of judgment.
god of their pagan religion: I am a god, but I don’t feel like one lately. I have a lot of dark secrets no one knows about.
no one: Oh dear! What dark secrets are troubling you?
god of their pagan religion: I tried killing myself the other day because no one knows the real me. Everyone loves me, but they love the “fake” version that I have to portray of myself. I can’t show any weakness
no one: That sounds so upsetting. Why do you fear letting your true self show?
god of their pagan religion: If I showed my real self... I don’t think people would look up to me as their leader anymore
no one: Don't ever be afraid to be yourself! If others judge you, that is their problem, not yours.
Summarize the dialogue | god of their pagan religion is upset because he has dark secrets. no one allows him to free his mind without fear of judgment. |
acolyte: I understand and the church understands but in such a confined space with so many people. You said plaque and we cannot handle another one of those!
person: I only meant plagued as in bothered. Please let me stay. Perhaps there is a doctor here in one of those gorgeous mahogany pews further up. I know I am lowly, but perhaps you could use your influence to help me.
acolyte: Oh, thank God. I still wake up in cold sweats dreaming of the plaque. Unfortunately I am but a lowly follower as well. I really have no pull but I will ask around for a doctor.
person: I am not wealthy, but I will gladly donate to the church as a gesture of gratitude for your help.
acolyte: What a kind gesture. Only what you can afford. The church does well.
person: I may not be able to afford much more than this lowly church mouse here, but God loves all his creatures. I'm sure he will understand.
Summarize the dialogue | A person is plagued with a disease and wants to stay in the church. Acolyte will ask around for a doctor. The person will donate to the church as a gesture of gratitude. |
raccoon: Tentatively hugging you, making a friendly overture.
ghost: Don't be scared, i won't hurt you
raccoon: Thank you, kind ghostie! Are you the reason that this is known as the Haunted Swamp?
ghost: No, I have other friends that are not as nice i am?
raccoon: That is scary indeed. It is my good fortune to have crossed paths with you first. It's so lovely and smelly here, it smells like the garbage piles at home.
ghost: Not to worry, i'll protect you
raccoon: Thank you ghostie friend! Do any unfriendlies haunt the shack over there? I usually sleep in the bushes near the inn at the fork in the road, but was almost killed there yesterday. I'm looking for a safe place to sleep tonight.
ghost: Yeah, thats
raccoon: I'm sorry, I didn't hear you, ghostie friend.
ghost: I meant that's my place, you're always welcome there
Summarize the dialogue | raccoon is looking for a safe place to sleep tonight. ghost will protect him. |
#Person1#: I can't make out anything, the words are too light. I thought they have already changed the toner cartridge this month.
#Person2#: It seems not or somebody has recently received a large fax. Ok, no problem. We do it ourselves.
#Person1#: Do you know how to do it? I am not so good at machine things. I will have somebody do it as soon as possible.
#Person2#: Check with somebody from the IT department. They are anyway in charge of the office electronic equipment. | #Person1# finds the printed words are too light. #Person1# and #Person2# decide to call someone to fix it. |
Lauren: anyone for skiing tomorrow?
Ann-Li: super i'd love to. Who's coming?
Lauren: right now , i'm on my own
Ann-Li: tomorrow i can't!!!
Lauren: why not?
Ann-Li: i'm waiting for the plumber in the morning..
Lauren: too bad... for me of course
Lauren: and i think that there isn't enough snow.. really too bad
Ann-Li: next time lol! | Ann-Li has a plumber coming tomorrow morning. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. Is anyone in that seat next to you?
#Person2#: No, I don't think so.
#Person1#: Do you mind if I put my jacket there?
#Person2#: No. It's no problem. Are you American?
#Person1#: Yes. And you?
#Person2#: No. I'm from Taiwan. Can't you see?
#Person1#: Well, there are many Chinese Americans, you know. And your English is very good. You sound like an American.
#Person2#: I don't think so. You are flattering me.
#Person1#: No, really. I can only hear a little accent.
#Person2#: Are you flying home?
#Person1#: Well, yes. Actually, I'm going back to visit.
#Person2#: You were visiting Taiwan?
#Person1#: No, I'm going back to America to visit. I'm from America, but I don't live there now. I live in Taichung.
#Person2#: Really! You live in Taiwan!
#Person1#: Yes. Why not?
#Person2#: May I ask what your job is in Taiwan?
#Person1#: Sure. I teach history in a university. Have you heard of Dong-Hai University?
#Person2#: Of course. It's a good school. How long have you lived in Taichung?
#Person1#: I have lived in Taichung for two years now. So this is the second time I am going back to states. I go back once a year to visit my family.
#Person2#: It must be strange for you to live in Taiwan.
#Person1#: No, it isn't strange at all. Many people from Taiwan move to America too, you know. Do you think it is strange for them?
#Person2#: No. Well, I don't know. But Taiwan is so crowded. Don't you miss life in America? | #Person1# takes the seat next to #Person2#. #Person1# compliments on #Person2#'s English. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# lives in Taichung and #Person1# is a history teacher in Dong-Hai university. #Person1# flies back to States once a year to visit #Person1#'s family and #Person1# doesn't feel strange living in Taichung. |
#Person1#: Did you see the new student in Miss Foley's class, Sally? I think she's from a poor family?
#Person2#: Poor? Why would you think that?
#Person1#: She had pieces of cloth on her jeans. I'll bet she has holes in them and she can't afford to buy new ones. Her mom had a so on the pieces of cloth to fix her old jeans.
#Person2#: Rusty, you're a little behind the times, that's the fashion nowadays. Half of our class have pieces sewn on their jeans. If her parents are really poor, we certainly will help her.
#Person1#: That's great, anytime we should help the poor. | Rusty thinks the new student in Miss Foley's class is poor because of the holes in her jeans. Sally tells Rusty it is fashionable. |
Gary: Fuck, I hate this classes
Gary: They’re sooo boring
Lucas: Me too, it’s a fucking misunderstanding that we have to learn all this shit
Gary: <gif>
Lucas: <gif> | Gary and Lucas hate this classes. |
#Person1#: Trina, will you marry me?
#Person2#: Yes! Yes! And yes! Jared , of course I'll marry you!
#Person1#: Oh,Babe, I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you! I can't wait for all the adventures we're going to have, for all the fights and the laughter. I can't wait to grow old and wrinkly with you.
#Person2#: Oh, Jared! I can't wait for our wedding! I hope you don't mind, but I've already chosen a date! Six months from now in the summer! Melissa saw you buying the ring last month so I've had plenty of time to start planning!
#Person1#: She what?
#Person2#: Oh don't worry, sweetie, I didn't know when you were going to propose. It was still a nice surprise! As I was saying, I've got it all planned out. There's almost nothing left to do! I wrote up our guest list and we will have roughly four hundred guests attending.
#Person1#: Four hundred?
#Person2#: No need to sweat it. My parents agreed to pay for most of the wedding, which is going to be low-budget anyway. So roughly four hundred people, which means that the hall at Northwood Heights will be our reception venue. I thought it would be nice if we had the wedding at your parents'church and my uncle of course would be officiating. We'll meet with him soon for some pre-wedding counseling. The music for the wedding ceremony was a no-brainer. My step-sister and her string quartet will take care of that. My cousin will be the official photographer. I thought it would also be nice if his daughter could sing a solo. Did you know that she's going to be a professional opera singer?
#Person1#: Ah. . .
#Person2#: And then of course the ladies at the church would love to be our caterers for the banquet and we'll get the Youth Group to serve us. I was thinking that your friend's band could be our entertainment for the night. though they might have to tone it down a bit. Or we could hire a DJ. Your sister's husband could get us a discount with that company that does the decor at weddings. what's their name again? I was thinking that we could have an island paradise-themed wedding and our theme color would be a soothing blue like Aquamarine. And there will be a huge seashell on the wall behind the podium where we'll make our toasts! What do you think of small packages of drink mixes for our wedding favors? Who else am I missing? Oh, your uncle could be our florist and his wife could make our wedding cake!
#Person1#: Wow.
#Person2#: See? It's going to be wonderful! Oh this wedding is going to be everything I ever dreamed of.
#Person1#: If I survive the next six months. | Jared proposes to Trina. Trina has already chosen a date for their wedding because Melissa saw him buying the ring last month. She wants to have four hundred guests attending and her parents agreed to pay for the wedding. Trina thinks it would be nice if they had the wedding at Jared parents' church and they will meet with her uncle for some pre-wedding counseling. Trina also describes the arrangement of their wedding ceremony in detail. Jared hopes he will survive the next six months. |
fisherman: I have heard that there is treasure aboard that ship and I am looking for a partner to help me steal some of it. I have been a fisherman all my life and I tire of it.
individual: here we use that to load up the riches
fisherman: Good idea. Now keep quiet. If we are discovered we will be dead or in the dungeons by sunrise.
individual: Yes I will barely make a sound
fisherman: See that guard over there? Let's try and get behind him so I can dispatch him quietly with my knife.
individual: let me knocked out for you
fisherman: You're a kinder soul than me. Let's hope he doesn't wake up or we're finished.
individual: He shall not lets hurry
fisherman: Agreed. Let's go see if there really is a treasure and what it is.
individual: yes, here is some gold over there
fisherman: Let's stuff all we can in to this bag. Fill your pockets too! I'll put a few pieces in my coin pouch as well.
Summarize the dialogue | fisherman and individual are going to steal some treasure from a ship. They are going to use a bag to load up the riches. |
#Person1#: Good morning, Lucy. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning, sir. I'd like to talk with you about my studies for a minute, if I may.
#Person1#: Certainly, come in and have a seat.
#Person2#: Thank you. I have a record of my studies for last year. Would you like to see it?
#Person1#: Yes, let me see now. You are studying mathematics, aren't you?.
#Person2#: Yes, I am. But I'd like to apply for admission to the engineering college next year.
#Person1#: I see. Have you asked your parents for their advice about this?
#Person2#: Yes, I have. They think it is a good idea.
#Person1#: Well, your record here has been very good. I don't think you will have much trouble.
#Person2#: I hope not. Anyway, I am going to apply. And I'd like to ask you to write a recommendation for me, if it is not too much trouble.
#Person1#: No trouble at all. I'd be glad to do it. Is there anything else?
#Person2#: No, sir. I think that is all. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: All right, Lucy. Good luck to you.
#Person2#: Thank you, Good-bye. | Lucy is going to apply for the engineering college. She asks #Person1# to see her study record and write a recommendation for her. #Person1# agrees. |
Sidney: Have you heard that Alice's birthday's coming?
Oliver: Yeah. In 2 weeks time.
Sidney: Right. Are we doing something?
Oliver: What do you mean?
Sidney: A birthday party, of course!
Oliver: Oh. I don't know if she'd like that.
Sidney: Y?
Oliver: Well, she tends to keep to herself, so I assume she's not the outgoing type.
Sidney: Maybe you're right.
Oliver: But what can we do except for a party?
Sidney: Well, we can take her to dinner?
Oliver: Not bad. Do you know what food she likes?
Sidney: Not really, no.
Oliver: Me neither. Anything else?
Sidney: Coffee?
Oliver: Nah. That's dumb. Maybe cinema?
Sidney: Anything on at the moment?
Oliver: Don't know. Will check.
Sidney: Okay.
Oliver: There's a horror, a romantic comedy and a bio on now.
Sidney: She's afraid of horrors, recently broke up with Mark and who's bio is it?
Oliver: Winston Churchill...
Sidney: She wouldn't like that...
Oliver: Got a great idea! She's always very artsy and likes to talk about that kind of stuff, right?
Sidney: Yeah. She just can't shut up about it. ;)
Oliver: Let's take her to the impressionist exhibition! They'll be in town next week.
Sidney: That's a great idea!
Oliver: And we can grab some coffee later and listen to her talk about it ;)
Sidney: Yeah, lol, listen to her talk about it! :)
Oliver: So it's settled then! | Alice's birthday is in two weeks. She's not outgoing, so they won't be throwing a party for her, but she likes art so Sidney and Oliver decide to take her to the impressionist exhibition and for a coffee. |
#Person1#: Hi, can you help me? I'm here for a week and I need some ideas for things to do.
#Person2#: I have a few brochures here. What do you want to see here in Los Angeles?
#Person1#: First I want to see some of the famous places like Disneyland Hollywood, that sort of thing.
#Person2#: Of course, and you shouldn't miss Universal Studios.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. What else is there to do?
#Person2#: Hundreds of things. If you like shopping you can visit rodeo drive.
#Person1#: I'm not really interested in that. What's there to do at night?
#Person2#: There are clubs, concerts, plays you name it.
#Person1#: Do you know a good club? I like rock music.
#Person2#: The Hard Rock Cafe is very popular.
#Person1#: Oh yeah, I've heard of that place. Thanks for your help. | #Person2# recommends some famous places and a club that plays rock music to #Person1# in Los Angeles. |
#Person1#: How is your house hunting going?
#Person2#: Not very well. I haven't found anything within my price range yet.
#Person1#: How much are you looking to spend?
#Person2#: I can only afford about 300 pounds a month.
#Person1#: Looks like you're not going to get more than a bedroom in a shared flat with that.
#Person2#: Really? That's a lot of money to pay for one room.
#Person1#: Well, if you want to live in London, you have to pay the price!
#Person2#: Do you know of anyone who needs a roommate?
#Person1#: I can ask around at work. Do you have a preference for makers or non-smokers?
#Person2#: I'd prefer non-smoking roommates, but I guess I'll have to take what I can get!
#Person1#: How long do you want to sign a contract for?
#Person2#: I can sign a contract up to a year. I don't know where I'll be after that.
#Person1#: Do you need a furnished or unfurnished apartment?
#Person2#: I don't have any furniture, so it'd be great if it were furnished.
#Person1#: You know that you'll have to pay utilities on top of the rent, right?
#Person2#: No, I thought that would be included in the rent.
#Person1#: It's not usually included, so you'll have to factor in about 100 pounds more each month for utilities.
#Person2#: I don't think I can afford that.
#Person1#: Don't worry. Sometimes people will give you a discount if you promise to do the cleaning or take care of the children.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. I'll look into finding something like that. | #Person2# finds it hard to rent a room within the price range of 300 pounds in London. #Person1#'ll help ask around at work, looking for someone who needs a roommate, and they go through #Person2#'s preferences. |
Dallas: What happened to that photo you sent me, it's disappeared
Joanna: It's snapchat
Dallas: I know but I still have the first one you sent me
Joanna: I can't see ur photo also. So how can I know? It's good it disappeared :) That's the aim of snapchat
Dallas: Yes I know but why do I still have the first picture you sent me?
Joanna: I don't know
Dallas: Weird
Joanna: Yeah weird u still have that pic, not that the other one disappeared
Dallas: Hmm
Joanna: U mean that photo of my leg? That u can see it? Because I can see it too -.-
Dallas: Yes that one
Joanna: So I don't know why
Dallas: I can only see the one you sent me first
Joanna: That one with my red skin on my knee?
Dallas: Yes
Joanna: Ok. I can't even delete it
Dallas: Seriously?
Joanna: So u see :) I can't trust snap chat. It can still save my pics:)
Dallas: Yeah... :/ true | Snapchat saved Joanna's photo and Joanna and Dallas don't know why. |
#Person1#: I was thinking about cooking dinner tonight.
#Person2#: What do you want to make?
#Person1#: I'm not exactly sure.
#Person2#: I wouldn't mind a Beef Bowl.
#Person1#: How do I make that?
#Person2#: All it has is rice and beef.
#Person1#: That sounds easy. But How do I make it?
#Person2#: First, you need to make some white rice.
#Person1#: Then what do I do?
#Person2#: Then, you need to cut up some beef and mix it with sauce.
#Person1#: Is there anything else I need to do?
#Person2#: Then all you need to do is cook it and enjoy it. | #Person2# suggests having a Beef Bowl for dinner and tells #Person1# how to make it. |
Pia: I just started this horror book, it's called The FIsherman.
Stephan: Horror? not my cup of tea
Pia: I'm really enjoying it, you should give it a try. The translation it a bit weak tho
Stephan: why can't you read normal books?
Pia: fuck you, I'll bring it over to your place later so u can check it out | Pia started reading a horror book called The Fisherman. She thinks the translation a bit weak, but still recommends it to Stephan. He hates horrors, but she will bring it over to his place anyway. |
Project Manager: Oh that It will not does not Maybe we should start with the the technical functions
Industrial Designer: how can I get this on the whiteboard ?
Project Manager: Well it is you dumped the file in the in the sh in the project document folder You have already done that ? Well let us close this one We will just open a new one well Yes Uhoh New thing Oh I have to say something due to some technical problems I have not digitized the last the meeting minutes But I will make sure that happens next time And I will get this one in digital form too
Industrial Designer: Kay we are going to talk about working design the method of the remote control is electrical energy it activates a chip in the remote It is an electrical circuit which compose messages in the form of infrared signals to control the television Mm it is a nowadays very known a known technology the known technology can make a cost very low it is a wild a wide sale of remote controls in the world And and the components are very very cheap diodes bat batteries and LED lights they are needed and they are everywhere available again it is a fair price It is a common technology like I told the circuit board it is the most important part of the remote control we can use for that fibreglass with copper wires it is it is can be made as fast as printing paper It is it is all very they are making it all the time and it is not very specialised technology I have not come to here but I have got some images of remote controls They were not very trendy or just just a remote control like everyone knows So I do not know why I should put it here
Project Manager: But it is the technical side of the remote control
Industrial Designer: Yes but I have not made it because of the time
Project Manager: Oh Well we will we will have to skip that part then But you do not think it is a problem to design the technical part of the remote control ? It is going to be easy ?
User Interface: But nothing restricted for user interface ?
Industrial Designer: no it is it is just a part of a known technology Remote control is nothing special nowadays
Project Manager: R regardless of what type of functions we want to implement Does not really matter
Industrial Designer: I do not think so because of the all the televisions there are a few maybe a couple of televisions with the new functions but is it useful to put them on a on a standard remote ?
Project Manager: Well we will see We will see later on
User Interface: Well the technical functions well I do not know if you got the same pictures as I got but I got these two and I think they are we have to focus on the one hand the expert view or the novice user th I think it is it is very much depending on the user requirements I do not s know who is doing t
Project Manager: Well will there be some user requirements later on ? The ones I I have received from the account manager
User Interface: but it I think that is very important to watch what kind of functions there we want to put in a remote control
Project Manager: Well we will keep this in mind and then discuss it later on
User Interface: well y we can put functions in it when when we get the user requirements and we can update it
Project Manager: Uhhuh but this real this big d distinction between this type of remote we should we should choose one we should not compromise but really choose for expert viewer or novice v ? Well what that is what you want trying to say
User Interface: Well w if you want try a a a huge market if you want to reach a huge market like elderly people and we have to choose for novice user But I do not know It is it is really depending on how how how far the the the remote controls are already in n in use
Project Manager: well some of these Well some of that will but i but it will be more clear when we come to the you some of the new requirements
User Interface: well there are l at least basic functions like just th the channels one till nine on and off switch which must be clear with a red button or something like that most standard have volume of course and a mute function and of course the next and previous channel I think that is just basic what we need And from that on we can user requirements what we need more I just I thought Joost was looking at the trendy the trends in the markets and I do not know if there are any if you put more functions more buttons maybe it is com becoming less trendy or something like that M you can just you can k
Marketing: I have not really found a conclusion like that
User Interface: you can keep it in mind that I do not know I th I thought the the with less buttons you can make a more trendier more trendier design I think I think well that is all I have to say I think
Project Manager: Well then the Marketing expert can tell us something about the current market
Marketing: It is alright Alright I have done some research for functional requirements yes The working method there were hundred w h one hundred people how do you say f watched using remote controls in the usability lab and they also filled out a questionnaire with a few questions I have lined them up here ask whether common remote control looks good or not about willingness to spend money on remote control about zapping behaviour and and stuff like that I have found some interesting things We do we do got a market three out of four people claim m to find remote controls ugly So if we make a trendy design we sure have seventy fi seventy five percent of the market which you can reach three out of four users zaps a lot as I quoted here from the results Zap buttons are used one hundred and sixty eight times per hour That is quite a lot relevant options are of course power buttons Although only used once per hour channel selection volume and buttons for text and the more other functions like audio settings video settings sound settings are not said to be very important and very much used Furthermore fifty percent says they only use ten percent of the buttons on a remote control That does not say we got we can leave ninety percent off But it sure says we should not make it too complicated Fifty percent also claims to have lost a remote control very often in the room And an important thing here the most important customers which is over seventy percent of our market is in the age range of thirty six to sixty five years old And elderly people our market are less interested in nice features but more willingly to spend more money on remote controls So what I was thinking oh wrong side We should not implement too much features on on our remote control because elderly people will get th lost Group features for a higher usability what I was claiming in the previous meeting all the settings about audio settings video settings and channel settings which are not very often used we could group them on one button and make them accessible in one menu button or whatever because they are used very rarely and well it there are a lot of options there so we can really make how do you say we can spare at buttons over there And if you want to implement VCR and DVD options group them in the button not too Small buttons so they will not be very how do you say Yes will not be very present thank you And a trendy look well although seventy percent of the market is consists of elderly people who do not really care for trendy looks or whatever I guess it can do no harm to make it trendy for the other thirty percent That was kind of what I found
Project Manager: Well then we I am going to show you some of the new project requirements and then we going to discuss on what features we find important well some of the new requirements make some of your findings quite irrelevant I think Because s decided to put They have decide to put two additional requirements forward Well now I see four That is kind of strange Well they say tele teletext becomes outdated since the popularity of the internet Well I think that may be so but well we can not just leave the teletext button off It is impossible I think
Marketing: No I agree I agree
Project Manager: So the compromise we could make is just to make one teletext button you know like on and off and do not make a lot of special put a lot of special features on it to make it transparent or You know it is just you want you want to be able to make use of teletext but not to play with it that much So we have to think of that The remote control should only be used for television Otherwise the project becomes more complex which endangers the time t t ma the time to market So maybe we should leave all DVD and VCR related features off completely I do not know I think that that is what they are trying to say our current customers are within the age group of forty plus New products should reach a new market with customers that are younger than forty So you talked about the elderly who were willing to spend more on a remote control and who were interested But well they are not relevant because we are aiming at a younger
Marketing: I do not really agree actually to be honest It is a very small market which we will approach then if we want to reach customers younger than forty It is only like thirty percent of the total market
Project Manager: but it is it is is a dif it is a fact that the th th that bigger market you are talking about we already cover that Our company already sells remote control to the older people but we we also want you know a new customer group That is the one we have not covered yet So I think that is what the problem is We have not got remote controls for
Marketing: Maybe maybe we can compromise a little bit
Project Manager: I think so Maybe if it is
Marketing: Not too much then bu alright
Project Manager: no no but I think we have to just keep in mind what the older age group wants So maybe we can make a remote control that is primarily interesting for the younger group but is not that bad for an older person either our corporate image sh should stay recognisable in our products Our products corporate colour and slogan must be implemented in the new design something else nice to know
User Interface: But what is our slogan ?
Project Manager: Sorry ? you will have to look that up
Marketing: I will have a look
Project Manager: I think it is something about the
Marketing: We put the fashion in electronics
Project Manager: Oh I thought it w might be let us make things better or something but well let us go back to the the agenda So we have now had to the three presentations We know about the new project requirements That means we can well d discuss on the remote control functions Well if I can make a start I think it is becoming more clear what kind of remote control it is going to be and I already talked about the maybe you have a f familiar with the rem remote control that has the the can opener underneath it I think we are we are looking for some we we are looking for a really simple remote control with only basic TV functions Y well that
Marketing: Well to be honest if our aim group is till forty not older than forty maybe that is not very we do not really need to have a simple remote control I think we can implement more functions then because basically the younger people are more able to adapt to new technology and therefore will be a more
Project Manager: M that is why well a lot of the use the requirements the the account manager sent me I think they are are c are contradicting each other because they want a simpler design and no other s functions than just TV but they s do aim at a younger
User Interface: but you sai you said that that a lot of functions are not used So why should j we put this function in ? I think more I think people younger people are more looking for just a trendy look than more functions
Project Manager: But I think you we can make some discuss distinctions in what kin in the know th th in functions you have Y Well you have different kind of equipment in your room like a t TV and a DVD player You can know you you can make very d you can put very detailed functions regarding the TV set on your remote control with the with the you know audio settings and v screen settings We do not want that I think that was that became clear We do not want But w maybe we should put some func I know that the younger people will most likely have a DVD player they want to you know they want to
User Interface: d but th the functions are not in the remote control we are making
Project Manager: No th th the user requirements of the the The new project requirements told us not to But maybe w I think we maybe should well we should put some functions for other maybe for other equipment on it But just the basic functions Maybe like rewind and wind or n what d what do you guys think ?
Industrial Designer: But you can put them under the same button
Marketing: Not much more than that
Project Manager: if as far as possible
Marketing: Yep Or we can you you we could put them behind the flipflap or whatever
Project Manager: But what do you think ? Do th should we implement features that or functions that to control other devices ? No you do not think so ?
User Interface: No new requirements say no
Project Manager: the new requirements say so
Industrial Designer: But you can put a play and stop and and rewind
Project Manager: maybe there there there is something th m most of the time these functions do not support the particular device as well as their their own remote control You know a lot of DVD players have some tricky settings with
User Interface: I i if it is too simple th they will not use the remote control they use their own th th with lot more functions
Project Manager: Yep exactly That is that is wha
Marketing: But but for for example VCR that is better example in this case I think on a remote control for television you do not need to be able to programme the VCR to start recording at three PM or whatever
Project Manager: No no you do not No no you do not need it No no
Marketing: just play stop rewind and fast forward
Project Manager: but we have to think w we have to think DVD I th I guess so but from my experience it is kind of a lot of DVD players you know like forwarding goes differently you get two speed or eight speed or sixteen speed It is c sometimes a bit difficult Maybe if we just leave the DVD functional m Well I was thinking about putting it in but concerning the project requirements and what you just said I think we m should focus on the TV then
User Interface: but just keep it simple and look more at th
Project Manager: And and it is just an a complimentary remote and not a universal one If you want to keep it simple you can make a universal remote
User Interface: No It is only for television So
Project Manager: It is just a s it it should be something that is like a gadget on your coffee table
Industrial Designer: Yes but there are there are
Project Manager: and it is just for when you you you jump on the couch you pick up the the the nice remote the simple one just to put on the television nothing more
Industrial Designer: But how wi how will you be able to handle a whole market ? There are a dozen of dozens of of remote controls that have
Project Manager: we we will make w this one trendy
User Interface: The user interface is easy
Project Manager: Well we we will come to that but ju first on the on the functions So we should put zap buttons on it also numbers to to go to the specific channels
User Interface: And the basic basic functions It is too much integrated in the other
Project Manager: a t a teletext button should be there But just one big teletext button on and off
Marketing: and maybe two or three other options but not nothing more than that I think stop function is very useful If you have a a page which consists of more pages and you are not a very quick reader then I think it is very irritating if the next page shows up but
Project Manager: but I think that becomes too difficult it is not a very common function and people will have to read up on their remote then
Marketing: Well I use it very regularly the action I re I use it quite often
Project Manager: but maybe you s maybe y you do but I have never heard of it in the first place And we have to well t and t and teletext is becoming outdated We just want to see what programmes are on and what time it is probably I do not know I think that that is kin getting too complex for our remote I do not know what you th guys think
User Interface: I it is Sunday I always use it for the for the soccer
Project Manager: but do you like to have a such a s stop button ? Or do you think it I think it is a kind of very rare and special function
User Interface: Well when you when you look for example a couple of weeks ago I looked at the for the flights and there are a lot of flights in one page so if if th
Project Manager: it goes but that is kind of stuff we should do on the internet right now That is why it was said in the in the use in the r new requirements
Industrial Designer: Yes but you could put on the z on the zap buttons you can put it to to access all the same pages If you have seven pages you can go up and down
Project Manager: lots of new televisions can store pages you know and then you can just skip manually through them using I think we should just put one teletext button on it Then we meet the new requirements we also meet the other thin y you sh you just re we have to choose for the the simple design I guess well what functions do we have to decide on ? Or do we I do not know if we have t stif specifically name all the functions we n we want We have the zap and the volume Should we do m make them very big ? The the the zap button D d
Marketing: I think the plus and the minus button should be quite present
Project Manager: Th that is that is that is considered to be trendy also Or maybe you should place them on a in a special way ?
Industrial Designer: Maybe we can make a kind of a joystick
Project Manager: something or somethin special way to to zap through the it has to s it has to be and quick You have to use it very quickly
Marketing: If you grab the remote your hands should be on top of the plus
Project Manager: and it the buttons should make it possible to to zap through your channels in a rapid at a rapid pace Oh what should we decide on then ? I think in a in a case of this simple remote control the technical aspects which were not worked out already but it w should not be a problem then
Industrial Designer: No it is o just signals and the television d does the rest
Project Manager: No but we do not have to when we do not want to control other devices I think it makes it even more simple
User Interface: maybe we the batteries maybe If you use large batteries or small batter batteries
Project Manager: I think that we should use d not not the b the watch kind th the most Well it has to be simple and I wi Which are most likely to be found somewhere in the house you know | Industrial Designer believed that the working design did not involve specialised technologies and therefore would not cost much or be difficult. User Interface questioned this statement by arguing that the technical functions depended on the user requirements. The team discussed this point and then agreed that the remote control should be for novice users. Later on, Project Manager suggested going through market research results delivered by Marketing and the new requirements shown by themself. These clarified the directions of design and then the team agreed to include simple functions, certain large buttons, etc. |
monk: That is lovely. I am sorry to hear about the queen, but it seems she is in a better place. This seems like a very fine realm with very good leadership in the king. You should feel lucky, not all realms are such. Many are ruled by a merciless king who rules by fear and bloodshed,
nun: I have personally taught the King from an early age. The bible speaks against violence and murder. As a godly woman, I despise sin and all those who willingly and happily commit atrocities. I feel that I have been a good example for the King seeing as how he refuses to rule by violence and murder. He has amazing morals and ethics!
Summarize the dialogue | The nun has taught the King to rule by peace and justice. |
#Person1#: Would you like to go to the theater with me tomorrow?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Have you got the tickets?
#Person1#: That's coincidence, someone's just returned two tickets and I picked them.
#Person2#: Matinee or evening?
#Person1#: Evening.
#Person2#: Circle or stalls?
#Person1#: Stalls.
#Person2#: Wonderful, I'll go with you. | #Person1# got theatre tickets and invites #Person2# to go together. |
#Person1#: Red House Restaurant. May I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to book a table.
#Person1#: For how many?
#Person2#: Just two.
#Person1#: For what time?
#Person2#: 8:00.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, there aren't any tables left for 8: 00, but we can give you one for 7:00 or 9:00.
#Person2#: All right. 9:00 then.
#Person1#: May I have your name, please?
#Person2#: Miller.
#Person1#: A table for two at 9:00 for Mr. Miller. Thank you.
#Person2#: Thank you. | A table at 8:00 is unavailable and #Person1# helps Miller book one at 9:00. |
#Person1#: Hello
#Person2#: Hi Angela, it's Dan.
#Person1#: Hi Dan. How are you?
#Person2#: Good.
#Person1#: I called you yesterday. Did you get my message?
#Person2#: Yes, I was taking a shower when you called. I saw that you called and I tried to call you back, but I think your phone was off.
#Person1#: No problem. I wanted to remind you that my friend is getting married next week. You're still coming to the wedding with me, right?
#Person2#: Oh, is that next week?
#Person1#: Yes. Did you forget?
#Person2#: No, of course not. I already bought them a present.
#Person1#: That's good. I want to invite Megan also. Next time you see her, can you tell her for me.
#Person2#: Sure. Does she know your friend?
#Person1#: Yes, I think they might have gone to the same college or something like that. I'm not exactly sure how they know each other.
#Person2#: Are we all going to drive together?
#Person1#: Yes. I'll pick you up first, and then we'll go get Megan. | Angela calls Dan to make sure he's coming to the wedding with him next week and also asks him to invite Megan. They'll drive to the wedding together. |
child: Take this treat, and feed an animal in need, this would restore your innocence my friend, I have to go now, I'm sorry. Thank you again.
people: Oi, what's the rush, Kid? One minute ye be tryna climb the heights without yer ma and pa and now you're running back home?! Get back here!
child: I'm uncomfortable with strangers, sorry its just me, not you. I have to go now. Thank's again, also apologies about the typo earlier, I meant followers, not follows. Thank you so very much for everything. Have fun.
people: I'll pay ye! I'll give ya sweets er what have it! Don't make me come after you!
child: That's okay, my parent's wouldn't approve of me going with a stranger. I already have to explain the summit situation, I think that should be enough for now, sorry. Bye for now. Have a wonderful adventure. Thank's again so very much for everything!
Summarize the dialogue | child is going home because he is uncomfortable with strangers. |
queen: I only let you in here because I am so fond of you all. Do you know how much this carpet cost?
dogs: As much as one of these shiny rock things?
queen: oh boy .. be careful with that!
dogs: For you, for the bones from last night. Those must be worth at least as much as a carpet, they were so tasty!
queen: I cannot thank you enough, oh dogs. I love you almost as much as I love the King
dogs: Ah yes, well, I am a magnificent specimen. All thieves and wrongdoers fear me with my fearsome bark!
queen: Naturally, as Queen, I would only have the best pedigree dogs
dogs: Is the king returning soon? He left his crown lying about - very careless. I always bury my valueables for safekeeping
queen: He will be back any day now. Please let me have that for safe keeping
dogs: Gotta catch me first! Wheee, what fun!
queen: This is very difficult to do in these garments
Summarize the dialogue | dogs are in the queen's room. They are trying to steal the crown from the king. |
#Person1#: Good morning, I'm Daniel. I'm applying for the positon of manager.
#Person2#: Yes. Sit down, please. How did you learn about our company?
#Person1#: I got to know your company through such famous brands as LUX, LIPTON and WALLS. After making a customer survey, I was glad to find out how your products are appreciated by millions of Chinese.
#Person2#: Why would you like to work with us?
#Person1#: It's the job I'm interested in. And your company is the best-known. Although I don't have much experience as a manager, the job description you sent to me was very interesting. It's a job I've been dreaming of and I feel suited to fill it.
#Person2#: Oh, really? Would you transfer to another company if it is not what you expected?
#Person1#: I don't think so. As the saying goes, A great oak needs deep roots. I'm really interested in this job.
#Person2#: That's fine. Thanks for coming to see us. I hope to be able to let you know about the job within the week. | Daniel is having an interview with #Person2# for the position of manager. #Person2# asks Daniel how he learned about #Person2#'s company, why he wants to work here, and whether he will move if the company doesn't meet his expectation. |
William: hey :) are you busy rn?
Madison: hi! no :)
William: do you want to come over for the dinner?
William: i've made a TON of spaghetti and meat balls and it's freaking good
William: i feel like gordon ramsay now :D
Madison: i'm on my way!! | Madison is on her way to join William for dinner. |
Logan: hey, what time is it? xdDDDDDDDDDD
Dennis: jesus, you drunk bro? XD
Logan: no....why
Mason: cause you can check it on your laptop DXDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
Logan: oh fuck XD you're right
Dennis: hahahhhaaaaa
Logan: sorry guys, I'm stressed out
Mason: what is it?
Logan: I'm just wating for this chick I was telling you about, she's finally coming to see my place
Mason: woooooooooooo congrats
Dennis: if you're stressed out then it must be serious
Logan: yes it is, just keep your fingers crossed
Dennis: we will, just do your job B-)
Logan: oh c'mon.............
Dennis: ok, sooooorry, keeping my fingers crossed
Mason: me too! | Logan is waiting for a chick at his place. Dennic and Mason will keep their fingers crossed. |
predator: Hello there
colorful bird: Hello down there.
predator: Would you like to come down and have a chat?
colorful bird: Well as you can see I am up in this tree and am currently caged, that seems unlikely yes?
predator: Oh! i see, but you look really delicious.... beautiful i meant to say
colorful bird: I am sure that is what you meant.
predator: Not at all, it was slip of tongue, Apologies
Summarize the dialogue | predator wants to have a chat with colorful bird, but she is caged. |
Mike: I am done teaching.
Greg: Seriously?
Mike: It's killing me. Today I almost snapped and yelled at a little girl
Greg: I can't imagine you yelling at anyone man
Mike: I know but I haven't been myself lately
Greg: You've been doing that for what, 10? 12 years?
Mike: 14
Greg: Wow, okay, this is actually normal, you need a beak
Mike: Or a change
Greg: Or a change. But the only way to know is to take a break and distance yourself from work
Mike: You think?
Greg: Take a spontaneous trip or sth. Might do you more good then you imagine
Mike: Thanks, I'll think about it. | Mike's been teaching for 14 years and needs a change or break from it. |
grandmother: You didn't forget a gift for your wife now did you?
father: I have made her this new copper pot but that is just a ruse because I really have a beautiful necklace for her! I hope she'll be surprised!
grandmother: Oh she'll love it! See that, children? That's a proper way to surprise someone.
father: I'll wrap it in this fur skin and tie it with some twine. Oh yum...children...bring your Father a piece of that cookie dough!
grandmother: You never could stay away from the sweets! Be careful with all that raw dough
father: Don't worry Mother, if it hasn't killed me by now, then I'm all the stronger for it. I could never resist your cookie batter!
grandmother: Children, sweep the front porch before your mother gets home! Dinner will be ready in 15 minutes and I want everything to be nice and ready. Son, go get a bottle of mead from the cellar.
father: What a splendid idea Mother. Let's celebrate!
Summarize the dialogue | father has made a copper pot for his wife as a ruse for a real gift - a necklace. He will wrap it in a fur skin and tie it with twine. He will serve dinner in 15 minutes. |
chief wife: He wants for nothing! I should know, I see to his household and keep the other wives in line. Just this past fortnight he brought this new girl into the fold, who is quite useful with weaving as well.
father: I bet I can tempt him elsewhere, then. Concubine, would you like to come see the king with me?
chief wife: She's a bit shy and slow of speech. She's been quite tractable so far though. Just look that this fan she painted for me the other day.
father: That is wonderful work. If I were the king, I'd put her in charge of decor.
chief wife: Beautiful *and* useful. Just what this harem needs.
father: So, how much gold exactly is the king being offered by this Molag?
chief wife: Gold is apparently just the start. Molag offers my husband power as well, in the form of some dark magic that he won't tell me about. I've only heard the bit "soul gems" when I was listening in once, which smacks of forbidden dark magic.
Summarize the dialogue | The king is being offered gold and power by Molag. The chief wife is worried about her husband. |
rat: Squeak squeak!
lost traveler: Let me just dust off the floor and unroll my sleeping bag - I am weary from my long journey - made even longer by getting lost!
rat: *Squeak squeak* Where do you come from, human?
lost traveler: I'm from a nearby village and was taking my wagon to market, but somehow wandered from my usual travels. But this house! Ah the memories!
rat: *Squeak* I see, did you used to live here?
lost traveler: I
rat: Excuse me sir?
lost traveler: I remember visiting my uncle long ago - of course it was not in such disrepair then. He was a jolly soul and would sing me many a song.
rat: Ahh so this is where he once lived? *Squeak*
lost traveler: and such a cook he was! Which makes me think how hungry I am! I have some cornbread in my wagon - perhaps you would care to share a few crumbs?
Summarize the dialogue | lost traveler is from a nearby village and was taking his wagon to market, but wandered from his usual travels. He remembers visiting his uncle long ago. He was a jolly soul and would sing many a song. |
#Person1#: Good evening. How many people of your party?
#Person2#: Three. Two adults and one kid.
#Person1#: For buffet?
#Person2#: Yes. How much do you charge for it?
#Person1#: Thirty for each adult, twenty each kid.
#Person2#: I see. Where can I get the food?
#Person1#: Please go to the tables over there for cold dishes and vegetables. The hot dishes are on the other side.
#Person2#: Do I need to pay extra charges for drinks like cola and juice?
#Person1#: Not for soft drinks. But we charge ten yuan for each alcohol order. | #Person1# asks the price of the buffet and the charges for drinks. |
#Person1#: I'd like to speak to Robert.
#Person2#: Speaking.
#Person1#: Hello, Robert. This is Frank. I'm coming to Guangzhou on the the 7th and I'd like to call in to discuss the project plan.
#Person2#: All right. What time are you coming?
#Person1#: Well, my flight leaves at 8 a. m. , and I'll arrive at 10 a. m. Shall we say 11 o'clock?
#Person2#: Can we make it 11:30? A customer will come to the office at 11.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. That's fine with me. Maybe we can have lunch together.
#Person2#: Great. I'll see you on the 7th. | Frank calls Robert to make a business appointment on the 7th. They ultimately decide to meet at 11:30. |
Tomas: Should we do the shooting tomorrow?
Adam: weather is too bad
Mai: exactly, I'm afraid we may have to wait till April/May
Tomas: but exactly for this reason we should try tomorrow, the forecast is very good, it's supposed to be really sunny
Tomas: it may be the last opportunity this year to shoot some nice stuff
Adam: you're right, I've just checked the forecast
Mai: so we have to start early, at 6.30
Tomas: perfect for me!
Adam: deal! We will meet at the hill! | Mai, Tomas and Adam will meet at the hill at 6.30 tomorrow to do the shooting. |
grass snake: A flower ye say, I know of a small patch of grass where flowers grow on the other side of the swamp.
peasant: D-do ye really, Sir Snake? Mayhaps... do ye think ye could show it to me? After ye finish yer sunning, o'course... and when we're sure the h-h-hag is gone.
grass snake: hisssss, I am ready now, follow me.
peasant: T-this is... the nicest thing.. any folk be doin' fer me fer quite a while. Thank you s-soo much, good Sir Snake.
grass snake: Hissss, ye must have caught me on a good day.
peasant: Well, if the likes o' me can be doing anything fer ye, just ask and I'll do what I can, I will!
Summarize the dialogue | grass snake will show peasant a patch of grass where flowers grow on the other side of swamp. |
#Person1#: Does your country export a lot of natural resources?
#Person2#: We export some coal to European countries, but our biggest exports is copper, which we export to Europe, north America, and China.
#Person1#: Which resources do you have to import?
#Person2#: We import a little oil from Venezuela, but we are fairly self-sufficient. We import some iron and a lot of aluminium from neighbouring countries.
#Person1#: I heard that you country recently discovered deposits of precious stone.
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. So far, only small deposits have been found. Engineers in my country are focusing on drilling for oil. The government is keen to exploit our natural resources to get money to improve our country.
#Person1#: If your government invests in your country's infrastructure, it will be money well spent.
#Person2#: Yes. We need to put the money into long-term projects rather than wasting it on short-term ones. | #Person2# talks about #Person2#'s country's importing and exporting natural resources and the new-found deposits of precious stone. #Person1# thinks the government in #Person2#'s country should invest in infrastructure. #Person2# agrees. |
#Person1#: Good morning! May I speak to Mr. Wang?
#Person2#: Yes, speaking.
#Person1#: Mr. Wang, this is Liu Li of the Hua Mei Company. There will be a fashion show on the 1st of May. I'd like to invite you and your photographic team to come here.
#Person2#: Marvelous! I'd love to. When will we arrive?
#Person1#: We will send you invitation cards and I will need to know the size of your team.
#Person2#: We have a total of 10.
#Person1#: Ok. Then I'll send you the cards. See you.
#Person2#: Thank you. Bye. | Liu Li of Hua Mei Company invites Mr. Wang and his team to a fashion show and asks the size of the team to send invitation cards. |
Penny: Hello Sam, sorry i forgave to answer for the party next saturday. We're still in if you've got room enough for the late answerers.
Sam: Hello Penny, with pleasure. Can you bring some sweeties for dessert. Are you going to the museum on friday?
Penny: thanks et sorry no museum for me this time
Penny: are you free for a sparking drink tomorrow evening?
Sam: sorry, we're already invited. Another time.
Penny: we'll meet on saturday anyway
Sam: Hi Penny, i haven't see your name on the list for the teens's activities on saturday - before the party - Do you want me to give a lift to your son?
Penny: oh, great , i was on the point of asking you, because i don't have the car on saturday. What time are you expecting him?
Sam: 9.15 am, as I have first to go and pick up Herman to a friend
Penny: finally i've got the car. Do you want me to go and pick up some other kids. Or bring them back home?
Sam: No thanks, i'll manage
Penny: Thanks a lot
Sam: I'm sorry to ask you this, but could you move the party to some other date, my other guests are not available on saturday! Sorry sorry, but would it be ok for you in two weeks?
Penny: don't worry, it' s ok for us. I'll note it right now
Sam: Thanks so much
Penny: by the way how was the museum this morning?
Sam: very interesting. But our guide was such a pain
Penny: really?
Sam: yes she couldn't speak clearly and his german wasn't so good. So we all get bored, and wandered around looking by ourselves
Penny: too bad
Sam: luckily we had lunch in a very cosy restaurant with the girls.
Penny: oh nice. | Penny will come to Sam's party. Sam will go to the museum on Friday. Penny won't. Sam will give a lift to Penny's son. Penny will move her party by two weeks at Sam's request. Sam's guide on the museum tour was hard to understand. Sam had lunch at a nice restaurant later. |
animal: Such a beautiful day for a mouse!
high priest: Hello mouse. It is a beautiful day. I am here to speak to the animals.
animal: How wonderful! We are so honored you came.
high priest: Oh yes. I am the highest of the priest. I am the only one who can speak to the animals. Have you seen anything out of ordinary?
animal: I haven't. Is there supposed to be?
high priest: I do not know. I am just checking. Times are scary. I am trying to protect all.
animal: Why are times scary, Father? What do you mean?
high priest: War is upon us animal. I thought it was over after The Red Wedding, but I was wrong.
animal: Oh dear. I had no idea. What happened at the Red Wedding?
high priest: Oh the King in the North died. Let's not talk about that.
animal: Ok, I'm sorry, Father.
high priest: Have any other priests been here?
animal: Not since last week, Sir.
Summarize the dialogue | high priest is the only one who can speak to the animals. He is here to check if there is anything out of ordinary. War is upon them. |
Liam: Bob, we have an emergency here, could you come over?
Bob: the pipe again?
Liam: yes, the children played with it apparently.
Bob: I'm coming | Bob will come over to fix the pipe that children had played with. |
Carter: i just got back home, the plane just landed
Jessica: wow, that a fast flight!!!
Carter: it was
Jessica: sweet!
Carter: hey i just wanted to thank you for your hospitality, it was great to see you and the old gang from high school
Jessica: likewise, you know there's always a place here for you
Carter: i had a great time and i hope we'll all get together again soon!
Jessica: let's do it again next year!!
Carter: why not? that would be awesome | Carter was visiting Jessica and meeting old friends from high school. He has just gotten back home. They want to meet again next year. |
princess: I am doing well, how are you my good uncle?
king's brother: Quite well what brings you here today
princess: I came to visit the great palace throne as a reminder of the tasks before me.
king's brother: well sit down and rest your feet
princess: Thank you, what brings you to the throne room today?
king's brother: Just thinking of things that could be done
princess: Like what? Tell me about yourself and what you've been doing these past few years.
king's brother: Just on ways that we can make the kingdom better, I have been out and about the kingdom to see whats needs to be fixed
princess: I am tasked with similar things, such as uniting villages and protecting my people. I am the last princess of the kingdom.
king's brother: yes its important that we all do our work
princess: Indeed. i myself do not shirk my duties or back down from a challenge.
king's brother: That is great I am glad to here that, what have you been doing for fun lately
Summarize the dialogue | princess visited the throne room to remind herself of the tasks before her. King's brother is thinking of ways to make the kingdom better. |
Sam: Do you guys miss me?
Annie: duhh
Ian: What kind of question is this
Annie: xd
Sam: I am just bored
Sam: Can't focus on my studies xd | Sam is bored and cannot focus on studies. |
guard: Half! Who goes there?
Summarize the dialogue | Half goes to the guard. |
the man sleeping inside.: Perhaps, but why are you here?
hunter: I am hunting for the king. Are there any deer in the area?
the man sleeping inside.: Yes there are, plenty of them. But for future reference, entering a man's tent uninvited with all that gear is very dangerous.
hunter: My sons are outside, I think it is you who is in danger. Don't be rash old man.
the man sleeping inside.: How dare you threaten me after coming to my domain and breaking into my tent!
hunter: I can't be bothered by a man whose only possession is a stick.
the man sleeping inside.: That's not my only possession. Watch me strangle you with this!
hunter: Well that escalated quickly! I'll field dress you like a moose.
the man sleeping inside.: Quickly?! You started this you repugnant beast of a man!
hunter: I've more scared of the rabbits I hunt than you.
Summarize the dialogue | The hunter is in the man's tent. He is hunting for the king. The man sleeping inside is angry at the hunter. |
Tina: I am watching some stupid breakfast show and working
Monica: yeah
Tina: and I hear they prepared a material about little Sammy, who has a broken spine
Monica: saad
Tina: and he had a surgery and is now in rehabilitation
Monica: Good for Sammy
Tina: and then I look up and Sammy is a…...DOG
Monica: AHAHAHAA omg 21st century :D:D | Tina's watching a breakfast show about a dog with a broken spine. |
animal: The forest is always full of surprises, but what do we have here?
small living thing: I am just a small critter. I have no name. I am not a known species.
animal: Is that your burrow?
small living thing: I share it with other, but yes I guess you could say yes
animal: Looks cozy! I live just outside the forest under a bridge. I came here out of boredom.
small living thing: And what type of animal are you?
animal: I'm not truly sure. I am nameless just like you. We have quite a bit in common. Do you like to scare humans when they venture near your home?
small living thing: I enjoy spying on people. I have a lot of useful information...
animal: You sound like a good creature to get to know. Maybe we can help each other from time to time.
small living thing: I do believe we can. I love working with others besides humans
animal: The only thing good about humans are the food scraps they discard.
small living thing: Ah! I agree. I like to steal their food, scraps or not.
Summarize the dialogue | animal lives under a bridge outside the forest. The small living thing shares his burrow with other animals. The small living thing likes to spy on humans. |
pet dog: Oh my! *yip* Is it meat? *bark* Oh, I hope it's meat!
guard: I am not sure what he will be bringing. I think it depends on what isn't eaten by the occupants of the castle.
pet dog: Can we play fetch while we wait? *yip*
guard: Sure, let me see if I can find a stick. Also, need to remove my shield
pet dog: I can't wait! *tail wag*
guard: Okay, here is one. Fetch
pet dog: Oh boy! *yip* Let me get it! *woof* Look how fast I can run!
guard: That is very fast. Here, let me throw it again.
pet dog: I will be faster this time! *furious tail wagging*
guard: Well don't go too fast, don't want to tire yourself out where you're too tired to eat. I see the cook coming now.
pet dog: I smell it! Boar! I will run to say hello to the cook!
Summarize the dialogue | The cook will bring meat. Pet dog and the guard will play fetch while they wait. |
Gina: <file_photo>
Gina: pancakes with maple syrup 🥞🥞🥞
Kimberly: Woooooow, looks good!! You did it yourself??
Gina: Ofc 😎
Agnes: Nice! | Gina has made pancakes with maple syrup herself. Kimberly thinks the dish looks good. |
#Person1#: Tell me, Mr. Han. What do you suggest if we establish long term business relations?
#Person2#: Surely it's a sound idea, Mr. Joey. But I have a few questions for you first.
#Person1#: I am all ears.
#Person2#: First, can I know something about your financial situations?
#Person1#: Sure. As for our financial situation, you can inquire about them in the national bank. They handle all our financial documents.
#Person2#: Thank you. And how is your business in the clothing business circle?
#Person1#: A very good question. It's very honorable for me to tell you that our business relations cover all over the world and they all have very good business reputation.
#Person2#: Then what do you deal with?
#Person1#: We deal with kid's clothing, women's clothing, and men's clothing. You name it we deal with it.
#Person2#: That's nice. They provided us with convenient choice.
#Person1#: As for the regular customers, we have some favorable terms for them.
#Person2#: I'd like to hear that.
#Person1#: For the substantial regular customers, we offer 5 % commissions.
#Person2#: That sounds attractive, all right, how about that we sign a one year contract?
#Person1#: Fabulous. I will get the contract ready shortly. | Mr. Joey wants to establish long term business relations with Mr. Han. Mr. Han asks Mr. Joey about Mr. Joey's company's financial situations, their position in the clothing business circle, and what they deal with. Then Mr. Han decides to sign a one-year contract. |
Industrial Designer: this is all about the design of the actual components and the availability of the components we have in stock at the moment first the Into the method The the main idea of the whole thing is just so you sh you just press buttons and it should activate things on the TV and we discussed last meeting that it should be easy to find also in this study I have looked into the availability of some of the materials because some of the things that we looked at last time are not un unfortunately are not available findings I have got my nice little picture there This is the chip called the TA double one eight three five which is what is used in pretty much every remote control because it sends out standard signals based on your input and it is pretty much used for all all TV remotes at the moment and then we we are loo looking into battery options There is actually no rechargeable option available so we I saw the the standard double A and triple A which we thought were a bit bit too bulky at the moment dynamo charging I thought that that might be a bit silly to be to be honest
Project Manager: Wa can you explain that ?
Industrial Designer: people will not it is it is basically like windup radio So you wind up your remote control before you use it
Project Manager: How what kind of how l long can you get out of that I mean can you pick it up and then wind it for two minutes and then that is it for the night ? Or
Industrial Designer: You oh I presu you would not have to wind it for very long but I do not I do not think it is really sort of necessary when you th you think of the next two options like the the solar charging because most people have the light on in the room anyway so they could get when when you got TV
Project Manager: That does not count though does it ?
Marketing: Does does light charge as as sunlight does ?
Project Manager: I thought it was UV like
Industrial Designer: Is it ? Alright i
User Interface: Yep Regarding those sizes which one you think will be light because we we have to take into consideration size also so maybe a standard triple A might take lesser space or and dynamo might take more space
Industrial Designer: it would the d the dynamo would take more space because you actually need a physical sort of handle to wind up
Project Manager: I am pretty sure that solar is from the sun I do not think it counts electric lights no but I mean not many you do not want to limit your market I mean people who live in basement flats there is not that many people but there are people
Marketing: different parts of the world too if we are if we are marketing internationally
Industrial Designer: and most people most people also watch TV in the in the night anyway
Project Manager: Mm but then it would be charging through the day I think the point is that it charges through the day and then you have got it charged for the evening
Industrial Designer: But I I think I think the the next ones the best anyway The the kinetic charging which is like you get it in r you get it in wrist watches and you d you do not even notice it I mean the amount the amount of probably moving around you would be doing all the time would would charge it up I do not think you would ever need to actually physically start shaking it up to make it work
User Interface: And are these like what are the life of the kinetic battery it like it runs for long time ?
Industrial Designer: it is it charges into some form of it is a smaller cell which it charges into and the si the size sort of a watch a watch battery because they use them quite frequently in watches And that will that would l would last for well I do I d I am not entirely sure how long it would last but I have never seen one run out
Project Manager: But then if you think about a watch it is on your wrist so it is on your whole bod it is on your body the whole time so you are walking around you are doing things it is moving a lot of the time If you would I mean you switch the TV on then you put it on the side then you pick it up to change it and then you put it on the side Is it really going to be enough ?
Industrial Designer: I I think it is because if you think about it the watch although it is only a tiny amount it is it is it is always moving for the whole day and they do not run out over night when you leave them on the side And th for the same the same reason you are only using it for a v incredibly short amount of time just to send the signal and then you are finished with it
Project Manager: So it is not the draw on it is not
Industrial Designer: no no I do I do not think the the draw on it would be
Marketing: Could I just ask referring back to solar charging is that compatible with standard batteries ? I mean could people put standard batteries in but with a s you know they could leave it in the sunlight for solar charging
Industrial Designer: Ye I think I th g y you could have a dual power thing
Marketing: or the two things not compatible ?
Project Manager: Like a dual kind of
Industrial Designer: but the the thing with the solar cells is you would need to put them on the case and they because if you lie on a calculator they they are qui they are quite big and they all they all look i identical
Marketing: Mm So that affects the exterior design
User Interface: Solar would be slightly expensives
Project Manager: Expensive as well What kind of price are we looking at for
Industrial Designer: They are they are expensive they do not
User Interface: It is twelve point f
Project Manager: I presume the normal batteries are the cheapest ?
Industrial Designer: the normal batteries would be the cheapest I would presume then it would actually be the the solar charging ones but the It is i I think they are not very resistant to dropping because if you drop stuff if you if you have y
Project Manager: Well they are not designed
Industrial Designer: the size you would need to charge a remote would not be that big but I mean if remotes always get thrown around and stuff so Y I think practically I mean calculators you do not really throw around a lot whereas remotes you do
Project Manager: You do get a bit of wear but do not calculators have a battery in them as well ?
Industrial Designer: they do they they have got dual things but they are the batteries are smaller I think
User Interface: sorry W w which one would last the longest because we do not want customers to be like you know charging like a mobile phone every day so we have to s look at the life also
Industrial Designer: so the the the s if you if you had something du using the standard batteries and the solar charging I do not think you would I think the it would d well you know how long the standard double As would last in or triple As would last
Marketing: It would just detract from the attractiveness of the of the whole feature
Industrial Designer: I think i I think it would
Marketing: i it is not going to add anything
Project Manager: can we add in an attachment to closing feature ? Can we think about that ? Because if we are doing the kinetic thing and it is
Marketing: Should not we do some market research on that first before we add it in because I I personally
Project Manager: Well add it in to think about because where am I ? If it is the kinetic thing and it is small and it is portable and it is a different shape and the kinetic is something people do not do kind of we are doing something original and different but if you wore it if it is something you could just clip on your pocket then you would have that less you you would not lose it so much But then maybe that is looking at someone who is just sitting on their own rather than the eternal battle for control of the controls
Marketing: It is not something that is come up in any of our focus groups and market research it is not a thing that people are looking for when we threw it open to the field But it is something to put on the side to think about maybe
Industrial Designer: well I will move on my second part of my findings the mo most current remotes use this silicone PCB board which pr printed circuit board which basically has these contacts that are really close together and then when you press down on the rubber button it will connect the circuit and each each switch is connected to two different legs on the chip and so sends a different message and that then gets translated by the chip into a code and then it is fired out of this LED in the sequence of l on and off bursts
Project Manager: What kind of things do we have to consider there ? Can we what kind of size does it come in varying sizes or is it just one size and we would have to fit the design of
Industrial Designer: Well well this the thi the thing about is they they can be as big or as small as you want them to be because you can you can print circuit board like that that it is it is simply spaced like that so you can have fit the n the size of the nine buttons in If you if you see how thin the tracks are you could you could s you could put them virtually right next to each other and have a much smaller switch on each one if you if you wanted to but the there is an option to do to do it like that or you could have some sort of array of switches which I will speak about in the next bit so that And then to so to conserve battery life the remote should be in a standby mode no while not being used Now what I was thinking about that was because sometimes when y when you have these things they have got little lights on behind the buttons so you can see what all the buttons are like on a mobile phone they do it more often than on a than on a TV remote but you could you could have lights behind the buttons and after like five or ten seconds of not being used I would have that turned off if we decided to go for buttons that could light up the case material I have a been sent what the factory can actually give us the there is the plastic which I think we were going to go for anyway as the main case case housing and the the main problems with the well you could go for wood but I think it would be a bit impractical Titanium very expensive just to process which to make it is expensive and rubber well you are saying that people like this spongy feel this year so perhaps some something made of rubber but I was thinking more of the buttons because the buttons which they have they have said that they have they have put across are what is used in some stress ball manufacture and it is meant to be anti RSI I am no I am not sure how that would work because surely your fingers would still be moving over the short distances but that is what they said the problem with the casing is that there is quite there is quite a few design restrictions that they have got on the shape of the case If you go for titanium they can only do a standard box shape whereas if you come to plastic they can they can be a little more they can they can do sort of curved shapes But whether whether or not because we would have it in two separate units
User Interface: and second question is like a mobile you can change the cover you call it a skin or whatever So in this case if you are looking at like a customer can change the colour like from green parrot green to chilli red or something like that So is that feature available in like titanium or it is like only specific to plastic or
Industrial Designer: in in titanium I do not I do not think it would be available at all really the ju just it w well you could make it available in the titanium it was just it would be so expensive to buy a new case for it because of the expense of how much titanium is is it is light and strong but I think it should be left for aircraft design rather than for for a remote
Marketing: It does mark quite easily too if you let it fall I have got a mobile phone myself which is titanium and it does mark very easily if you drop it I was just wondering if we make the basic mould out of plastic but have like a rubber cover that goes over that would give the spongy feel that also allows us to kind of have different fasciae for the phone
Industrial Designer: And you can peel them off
Project Manager: So instead of the fascia that comes off being plastic the fascia that comes off would be the rubber
Marketing: Like a rubber sleeve almost
Project Manager: like those pens that you get with the grip that you can you can pull that off
User Interface: That could be a good idea It could it would be comfortable to hold on also
Marketing: Very cheap way of changing the look of it and people can just buy a new one if they want to
Project Manager: Well that is been really popular with mobile phones so I do not see why not
Industrial Designer: just just going back to the interface designs with the buttons the I kno we were planning to do some sort of touch screen Now what I was saying before about instead of having you could have just a bare PCB circuit board and I am sure you could probably get it in different colours and so just by touching it with your finger it would make the connection over if you had them close enough that would be one option the second option th they offer rubber buttons but I thought that an LCD type of screen because one they are incredibly thin and do not take up much space two they you can have them in a sort of array and you can arrange the buttons on the screen in a sort of set thing and you could have them like a touch
User Interface: Sorry I did not get the last part you are talking of Just what you said I I did not get the meaning of it completely you are saying like
Industrial Designer: Oh on the on the LCD screen you could becau you could fit it the problem with it basically is that it is flat and so you can not do lots of curve curved things with it but you can you would not have with the LCD you would have the wires coming off you would not have that with the with the LCD you would only have that with the printed circuit board With W also with the
Marketing: I do not s sorry to interrupt I do not see why the curved thing is a problem if we for example had a she will once we open that
Project Manager: Oh it would be flat inside
Industrial Designer: You could have a flat screen inside
Marketing: so it would be f
Industrial Designer: but I am just wondering whether we want an LCD screen inside
Marketing: Have I misunderstood you ?
Industrial Designer: It would not be like full colour it would just be black and white but there would be touch touch buttons so you would not be pressing down on them w or we could have rubber buttons which are made of this material which is antiRSI
Project Manager: I think it would be good to have a contrast between if the whole thing is going to be this rubber thing it would be good to open it up and see something quite fancy looking inside Now how would you distinguish if you had it bare how would you distinguish where you had to press I mean
Industrial Designer: I had not I had not really thought of that to be honest
Marketing: I just had another idea I do not know if it helps with that but just to do with the RSI Is it possible just as an option when we open it up people can use their fingers to press the button or we have inside like a small pointer thing when people want to
Industrial Designer: you could you could have some sort of stylus that you could pull out
Project Manager: Like one of the palm pop thing
Industrial Designer: but I I think they could get a bit easily lost
User Interface: Absolutely f for somebody who very often if he would
Project Manager: It would have to be attached
Marketing: They are easy to replace as well cheap
User Interface: a person who switches channels very often or does use a particular function very often will find it very irritating to use a and he might spoil the touchpad very fast compared to a button like if you keep punching with an pointer or whatever
Marketing: just a thought they would not actually need one and they could use anything they have got could not they ? A pencil or a pen so they would not really need a
Project Manager: we will talk about that so if you finish your and we will come back to that
Industrial Designer: that that is the end of m my
User Interface: And just one small question before like you are regarding the circuit since we are hav having a fliptop we can customise the two circuits for different type of buttons like we are keeping the standard buttons on the top and the more complex buttons under this thing so we can divide the circuit like you know
Industrial Designer: that that would be fairly simple I mean you would you would actually have two separate you would have two separate circuit boards but they would be joined by wires or like some cabling between them because in the in the actual flip bit you would have some linking
Marketing: I will just raise another point while it occurs to me it kind of applies to both our designers here so I am not sure how it would fit in If we flip open now you know how you have got some mirrors in nightclubs that are mirrors when you turn to them and you turn away and it gives like an advertising display you seen those ? And they kind of respond to the turn of your body Is it possible that when we open our fliptop she will it is a little compact mirror and when you press a button it then goes onto the phone display th the remote control display thing
Project Manager: We are marketing to guys as much as we are to women
Marketing: They do not look at themselves ? Just a thought
Project Manager: Well it is a remote control you were sitting watching TV are you going to want to sort of open it and say oh shit I should go and have a shower and do my hair before I put the T
Marketing: I know what you mean it is with us using the ideas for a mobile ph it is with us using the ideas for mobile phones I kind of got sidetracked onto that I think trying to think of other features we can build in that would not cost too much but maybe we will leave that one on the side
Industrial Designer: I mean you can you could do it you could have a because if you if you just put the full charge through an LCD display it will completely blank it out but I do not know if you could get any mirror effect on it I am not sure about
Marketing: Oh I think forget about the mirror that was just a very quick passing thought | The chip TA11835 and PCB board will be used in the device. The use of kinetic charging was agreed by the team with a standby mode to save battery. The case of the device would be in plastic and would have a changeable rubber cover. LCD screens will be adopted. The idea of adding a stylus or a mirror to the device was rejected. |
cleaning person: Good day farm hand. The work never ends
farm hand: I feel that more than I can even describe.
cleaning person: Is this your room?
farm hand: yes, yes it is. It isn't much, but I am lucky to have it
cleaning person: You keep it very nice
farm hand: well thank you for cleaning it
cleaning person: I so appreciate when someone notices my hard labor
farm hand: I feed you, you keep my rooms clean. How do you feel about the bearskin rug I have? I always wanted one and I found a hunter who would trade with me.
cleaning person: It makes the room very unique
farm hand: Would you like to sit and have some tea?
cleaning person: Only for a moment, I have many rooms to clean
farm hand: Here, I already had water, then you can go about your day feeling a little more inspired. I'll have to get back to the fields.
cleaning person: I hope some day I can be free
farm hand: Freedom can be in your mind. You help. It's nice to be free, but it can always be worse. Keep that in mind friend.
Summarize the dialogue | cleaning person cleans the farm hand's room. The farm hand has a bearskin rug. The farm hand invites the cleaning person for tea. |
Mike: How did Chicago do last nite?
Pat: Chicago what?
Mike: Fire man!
Pat: dunno.
Mike: How come?
Pat: Its soccer right?
Mike: you not a soccer fan?
Pat: nah. baseball and hockey is wot i luv.
Mike: it's bears and white sox right?
Pat: bears is football. white sox is baseball.
Mike: and hockey?
Pat: blackhawks. but not doing well right now.
Mike: and bulls used to be better too i guess
Pat: true enough. Jordan times long gone
Mike: u fancy hoops at all?
Pat: not really, not now
Mike: u play tho?
Pat: yeah, I still hit 3 points well enough
Mike: I like to play sometime
Pat: good idea. we need to do meet up one day
Mike: yeah always good to hit the ball | Pat is interested in baseball and hockey, he doesn't know much about basketball anymore. He plans to play basketball with Mike one day. |
Project Manager: so maybe if we go on to evaluation cri criteria and then we will there I suspect we are going to have a couple of minor finance issues but we will se I am sure we can get around them somehow We will just send all of our manufacturing to some nice poor country and cut some of the prices that way
Marketing: cool So what we are going to do is prefer prepare the evaluation of the new design so we are going to be using a seven point scale so one is you know yes it totally meets with that requirement and seven is no it really does not we need to go back and start again you know Basically what I did was I went through all the like user requirements and things that we have done and we have worked on and like made a list of them you know so that we can evaluate each one and like so it was about going back to the start and saying oh we did manage to do that or oh no we really forgot about that Cool so these are what they are Oh
Project Manager: So for each of these we need to give it a one to seven Is that right ?
Marketing: Yes I did have A B C and D down here but it seems to have turned into like just bullet points But if you can imagine that they say A B C and D then that would be really good
Industrial Designer: I guess we will give it maximum points in everything
User Interface: the it is definitely attractive Oh the locatable thing we actually forgot
Marketing: Well I thought we would kind of said that you would have a little thing to stick on the TV ?
User Interface: Shall I just prepare it now ? It will be red too
Marketing: Cool So be attractive to look at That is this one What do you all say ?
User Interface: S seven was th the maximum ? I I go for seven
Marketing: Oh we are all so proud of the
Project Manager: Seven it is terribly sexy
Marketing: so that will be a seven for A Could oh no you can not whilst that is up there what I have done on the next page is I have set it up so we just put the marks in
Project Manager: Excellent Except we can not
Industrial Designer: But we can we can I can I can take note
Marketing: If you take a note of them and then I will put them in in a minute
Project Manager: then I will take a note it is fine
Marketing: so we are all agreeing on seven for A ? Cool Does it match the operating behaviour of the user ?
Industrial Designer: the the only thing that we were considering was that this thing is kind of more for righthanded people than for lefthanded people so if you are lefthanded you are kind of left scrolling with your finger
User Interface: so y so we we might do we might want to do like a another m model another another version which is like exactly the mirror image of this one
Project Manager: But that is going to be a problem because you do not always have all lefthanders or all righthanders in a family
Industrial Designer: So bu it is it is not a huge problem
Marketing: I th I think it is not it is not like it is a pen
Industrial Designer: because i i it is operatable
User Interface: But then then I think lefthanded people are already used to discrimination anyway
Marketing: but I mean because it is not like it is a pen you know lefthanded people can not normally write righthanded but they can normally do most things righthanded so I would say it is not such a big issue
User Interface: because I mean anyway righthanded people would be able to scroll with it
Marketing: I mean you can you can use your finger to to scroll rather than your thumb
User Interface: so i if the majority are righthanded it is
Marketing: So I mean that does kind of negate the whole RSI issue So maybe we need to put that needs a little bit of investigation maybe give it a five I would say ? What do you what do you all think ?
User Interface: Or maybe six because it is just one one i one among the issues
Project Manager: I think I think for I mean most people are righthanded so in in terms of our greatest target group I think it is pretty good but we might want to flag it for management they want might want to
Industrial Designer: One more thing is that i It might be a little clumsy when when it opens up right so it opens on the side So
User Interface: No but mm but we have it nicely with the hinges here So it will not be a problem
Industrial Designer: So you guys can decide wh whether
User Interface: it will be and it will be it will not be heavy
Marketing: I th I think the alternative is flipping from the top
Industrial Designer: but we which makes it kind of really big
Project Manager: The length is going to be difficu
User Interface: but it is it is a bit long It is a little bit long Well I mean it can be opened like this of course and
Marketing: But you were thinking about making it smaller ?
Industrial Designer: this this kind of makes it more and two it might interfere with the IR channel
Marketing: So you have to keep that side flat
User Interface: but if we flip it open only as much as that
Marketing: So it works like a mobile phone flipping but y you know as long as that sides flat than that will work so C Are are we admitting defeat on C or are we saying we are going to stick a locator on the TV ?
Industrial Designer: No we have a locator
Project Manager: No we are going to put it like we have got th there is the locator dot
Marketing: There is a locator Cool so that means you need a that does mean you need a little speaker on it though
User Interface: Mm that you stick on TV
Marketing: does not it ? To make it beep
User Interface: well w but l but the speak sample speaker is included so it it has some capacity to mm to do some to make some sounds so
Marketing: So that is two so that is seven It is locatable ?
User Interface: If if this means intuitive if it means the way people kind of are used to finding things and it is I th I think it is
Project Manager: I would say six because the I mean the the standard layout for numbers is three three three and one rather than the way you have got it I really like the way you have it but it is not the immediate thing that you are used to
Industrial Designer: And even the scroll it is a it is a new technology so m m might be a little more difficult for people to get used to in the beginni so it is kind of not very intuitive but it is a good technology I mean once they get used to it
Project Manager: But it and it is something that they will be experiencing in a lot of different places soon
Marketing: So should we maybe say f a five and say it is intuitive but it is different so do you know I mean it is obvious how to use it but you might have to think about it first So we give that one a five you think ?
Industrial Designer: I am going to give a seven in everything so
Project Manager: I am happy with five ?
Marketing: I am glad you are accepting this It has taken a little while has not it ? intuitive but Sorry it is really hard to write on those I just went a bit mad did not I ? cool E I would guess this comes back from this whole B thing links in here so possibly for lefthanded Investigate
Project Manager: Yep But otherwise it is superb
Marketing: So should we give it a six ?
User Interface: well mm I mean I d I do not know I mean the the repetitive stress things but then who would be really pushing the buttons so much on the on the remote control anyway
Industrial Designer: unless you are a all the time sitting
User Interface: so it is kind of
Industrial Designer: I I think it is ergonomic
Marketing: I used to send fifty texts a day you know
Project Manager: Well we have banned them from
Marketing: and I never got repetitive strain injury from that so I find it quite hard to believe to be honest
Industrial Designer: And moreover it it has LCD and everything so that you know we minimise the pressing of the buttons anyway
Marketing: so we give that a six Hang on how come it is showing up with the things there but it only had bullet points there ? That is just
Project Manager: Ah that is the second one So you must have changed it on this one where it is got score but not on the previous slide
Industrial Designer: So it has voice control
Marketing: Yes so that is a seven then
Industrial Designer: it is the most sophisticated remote that I ever seen
Project Manager: But in terms of the actual technology none of it is actually new
User Interface: Well mm we have we have the sample speaker as well which is it is kind of new
Marketing: but I mean you do not
Project Manager: All of the components have been used in other things before
Industrial Designer: but they have been brought together in a remote
User Interface: But at the same time they are all they are all relatively new
Marketing: They are never been used i they have never been using remote remote control before I do not think
Project Manager: What do you reckon five six ?
Marketing: what do you all think ?
User Interface: I mean how how far can you go with a remote control really ?
Marketing: Well that is it I mean
User Interface: It still has to do what i what it has to do
Marketing: but I mean everything has been used in space before it gets to anyone else really has not it ? So I do not think many peop That is it they can take it with them
User Interface: is not it fashionable ? It is the maximum fashion
Marketing: So we give it seven and we write
User Interface: Fruit fruit and vegetables are fashionable these days so
Industrial Designer: I think that is a
User Interface: So I think we have done very well but What is the assessment ?
Marketing: So we need the average here so we got
User Interface: The average is about six and something A little bit over six
Industrial Designer: There are how many sixes ?
Marketing: So we have got four sevens
User Interface: No wait a little bit under six
Marketing: so that is twenty eight
Project Manager: Fifty one one two three four five six seven eight
Industrial Designer: twenty eight thirty eight fo forty six Forty six and five fifty one
Marketing: Two three four Seven eight that is pretty good I think
Project Manager: Now wait until we get to finance and then we will see if we can afford it That is all you have got at the moment or did you have anything more ? | The group gave a high score in terms of a fashion look, the ease of use, the locator, the scroll wheel, the LCD screen as well as the voice recognition technology. They also calculated the average overall score was six point five. The group agreed that the assessment was very good. |
#Person1#: Hello. Matt White speaking.
#Person2#: Hello, Dr. White, my name's Pan Johnson. My roommate, Janet Holmes, wanted me to call you.
#Person1#: Janet Holmes? Oh, that's right. She's in my Shakespearean English class. Has anything happened to her?
#Person2#: Nothing, it's just that she submitted a job application yesterday and the company asked her in for an interview today. She's afraid she won't be able to attend your class this afternoon. I'm calling to see whether it would be OK if I gave you her essay.
#Person1#: Certainly, that would be fine. Uh, you can either drop it off at my class or bring it to my office.
#Person2#: Would it be all right to come by your office around 4:00? I'm afraid I can't come any earlier because I have three classes this afternoon.
#Person1#: Uh, I won't be here when you come. I'm supposed to be at a meeting from 3:00 to 6:00, but how about leaving it with my secretary? She usually stays until 5:00.
#Person2#: Fine, please tell her I'll be there at 4:00. And Dr. White, one more thing, could you tell me where your office is? Janet told me where your class is, but she didn't give me directions to your office.
#Person1#: Well, I'm in Room 302 of the Gregory Building. I'll tell my secretary to put the paper in my mail box, and I'll get it when I return.
#Person2#: I sure appreciate it. Goodbye, Dr. White.
#Person1#: Goodbye, Ms. Johnson. | Pan calls Dr. White to confirm if Pan can submit the essay for her roommate but Dr.White and Pan have conflicts in the schedule. Dr. White tells Pan to give the essay to his secretary and gives Pan the location of his office. |
Tom: No wucka’s!
Tom: Everything's gonna be alright!
Mike: Hope so...
Tom: It's gonna be piece of piss :)
Mike: Thanks mate
Tom: No probs | Tom assures Mike that everything will go well. |
troop: Greetings, and how are you today?
guest: I am doing well. I thank you for letting me stay here.
troop: You are an important guest think nothing of it.
guest: Well thank you, i can tell whereever you guys came from, it is a caring place.
troop: I am part of the royal army.
guest: How long have you been a part of the army?
troop: Since I had come of age I have served.
guest: That is noble of you. What brings you here?
troop: I was sent to check out the village and to make sure everything is in order.
guest: Was everything in order?
troop: Yes, it does appear to be all has checked out and everything is in order.
guest: I am glad to here that. This is a very small town, i couldn;t imagine anything serious happening here.
troop: Neither did I but there were rumors of a possible goblin infestation in a nearby cave.
Summarize the dialogue | troop is part of the royal army. He was sent to check out the village and make sure everything is in order. Guest is glad to hear that. |
fish: Hello beaver, another great day on the lake is it not?
beaver: It is a splendid day on the lake. Encountered many fishermen lately?
fish: Not today but there is always later.
beaver: Oooh, be careful. Don't let them get you! I can't get over how beautiful this water is!
fish: Yes it is astounding how good it is
beaver: I guess it's even better for you, having your gills and all. But I do love slapping it with my tail!
fish: Yes being able to swim freely is great.
beaver: Plus you breath the stuff. There is that..
fish: Yes that is true, it is quite freeing
beaver: Maybe I'll build a second dam here. I've always wanted a home on the lake.
fish: That may cause issues if you do.
beaver: Why?
fish: 2 dams would cause issues.
Summarize the dialogue | beaver and fish are on the lake. Beaver wants to build a second dam. Fish is not sure about it. |
guard: Do you think my sword is shiny enough. The general made us polish them for the party. I hope the girls notice.
the prince: You look exceptional, as do all my guards. So which young lady do like?
guard: That one in the blue dress and the dark feather in her hair. She is stunning.
the prince: The one holding the chalice, yes indeed, she is. But hands and eyes off!! She's the princess Azure, and she will be mine.
guard: I was just pulling your chain. Everyone knows you are to marry. Ha!
the prince: Good one, good one....So then... your choice...and remember your place, you are a palace guard, but you are not heir to the throne as I am...Perhaps the one below the colorful painting?
guard: Hmm...I have seen her looking over here. Perhaps she likes what she sees or maybe she is looking at you. Yes, I would like to talk to this one.
the prince: It's you, I assure you. Before you arrived tonight, she was aking about you....
Summarize the dialogue | The guard is attracted to the girl in blue dress and the dark feather in her hair. The prince is going to marry the princess Azure. |
#Person1#: What did you say your stop was?
#Person2#: Fifth Avenue.
#Person1#: Oh, then you should have gotten off at the last stop.
#Person2#: I should have?
#Person1#: But don't worry. You can get off at the next stop and walk back. It's not far. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# missed #Person2#'s stop, but it's not far to walk back. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, could you help me?
#Person2#: Yes, what seems to be the problem?
#Person1#: Well. I was wondering if anyone has turned in a passport?
#Person2#: I am afraid not. Have you lost your passport?
#Person1#: I think so. I can't find it anywhere in my hotel room and I remember the last place I used it yesterday was in this department store.
#Person2#: Where exactly did you use your passport in the store?
#Person1#: In the shoe department. I had to show it to pay for these shoes with my traveler's cheques.
#Person2#: Well, let me call the shoe department to see if they'Ve found a passport. Sorry, your passport hasn't turned up there either.
#Person1#: Then what shall I do?
#Person2#: You can fill in this lost property report and I will keep my eye out for it. These kinds of things usually turn up eventually, but I suggest you contact your embassy and tell them about your situation, so they can issue you a new passport in case it doesn't show up.
#Person1#: You are right. Do you have a pen?
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Oh, I seem to lose something every time I travel. | #Person1# lost the passport. #Person2# suggests #Person1# fill in the lost property report and contact the embassy. |
bird: 'Questioning Chirp'
king: Bird? How did you get in here?
bird: 'Excited sounds towards the window'
king: Uh oh, are you trying to alert me to something outside the window, little guy?
bird: 'Flies to warm fire'
king: I'm a little confused. Perhaps you have no message at all.
bird: 'Settles in among the trinkets'
king: Ah, well I guess I'll just rest for awhile too.
bird: 'Sings a calming song'
king: Such a lovely bird with a beautiful song! Since you're in the princess's room, I wonder if she'd like to keep you.
bird: 'Preens'
king: I'll take that as a yes. You can live out all of your days in the beautiful castle
bird: 'dips head with respect'
Summarize the dialogue | a bird flew into the princess's room. the king is a little confused. the bird settled in among the trinkets and sang a calming song. the king will keep the bird in the castle. |
#Person1#: Taxi!
#Person2#: Yes, sir. Where to?
#Person1#: Wangfujing, please!
#Person2#: All right.
#Person1#: Oh, I like the music on your radio. It's nice.
#Person2#: Thank you! I always tune to this program when driving. So what's your favorite program?
#Person1#: I like Winner's English very much. You know the Beijing Olympic Games is right around the corner. We should learn English Well. It's on FM 96.6, China Business Radio. You can get it on your radio too.
#Person2#: But I don't speak English at all.
#Person1#: That's OK. The program is especially for the beginners like us.
#Person2#: Really? When is it on?
#Person1#: It begins at 6:40 every morning, and it goes for 20 minutes.
#Person2#: Thank you so much. I'll try and catch that.
#Person1#: The radio has brought us lots of convenience.
#Person2#: Yes, I can also learn about the traffic condition through it.
#Person1#: With the development of the society and technology, radio is nearly everywhere.
#Person2#: So we should take the advantage of it. | #Person1# calls a taxi and likes music on #Person2#'s radio. #Person1# recommends Winner's English to #Person2# to learn English. Both of them agree the radio brings them lots of conveniences. |
Helen: Guys, how to get to this brand new skate park you mentioned?
Guy: you just need to take a city bus
Guy: I think it's 412 bus
Guy: let me check
Martin: maybe train? might be faster?
Guy: both train and bus are ok
Guy: just checked, it's 412
Helen: thanks!
Helen: i'll checkout schedules
Guy: have fun there grl! | In order to get to a new skatepark Helen needs to take bus 412. |
old men: Hello there frog will you be my friend? I am just an old man.
a frog: Ribbit!
old men: You just made my day! Even though the cave is dark and the world is full of chaos, it reminds me of the good old times.
a frog: Jumpy Jumpy!
old men: Ah! You scared my little one!
a frog: Sorry! I didn't know you had a tadpole!
old men: Yes there are more of you as younger ones. They love the diamond hard walls and the dark water.
a frog: Ah yes
old men: You dropped this stone. Here you may have it back.
a frog: Thank you wise old man!
old men: You are welcome! Anything for my new friend. It is so nice to have you here.
a frog: It is nice to have company!
old men: It reminds me of the friendship I used to have with my men. We helped each other through the dark caves of the world and looked after each other.
Summarize the dialogue | old men is happy to have a new friend. |
farmer: Hallo chicken. Nice day here isn't it.
chicken: Any day that nobody is trying to defeather me is a good day in my book!
farmer: I hear ya.
chicken: Say why did we come here to the guest castle?
farmer: I had to check the wheat crop. You just tagged along.
chicken: I assumed there must have been a reason you brought me.
farmer: Aye, we have to visit the killing shed next.
chicken: Oh for the goat?
farmer: Aye, he's past his milking years.
chicken: I see, sure sucks to be him then huh?
farmer: You're just lucky you still lay eggs or you'd be next!
chicken: Well I do lay lots of eggs I am real good at that.
farmer: Aye, you'd better keep laying them too or it's the killing shed for ya
chicken: How many do you need a day anyway?
Summarize the dialogue | chicken and the farmer are visiting the guest castle. They are checking the wheat crop. They will visit the killing shed next. |
Freddie: bruh, that was a sick game!
Ollie: ez, we just rolled thru them
Ollie: probably just some noobs
Freddie: still fun
Ollie: you just like to pwn others :P
Freddie: let them fear the mighty Fredster ;)
Ollie: the mighty Fredster need to learn how to aim :P
Ollie: your accuracy was shit
Freddie: who cares
Freddie: we won anyway!
Ollie: not thanks to you ;) | Freddie and Ollie won the game despite Freddie's poor accuracy. |
Hunter: so, have I convinced you to give tennis a go? :)
Natalie: maybe :)
Natalie: definitely today’s class was less traumatic than what I remember from the middle school
Hunter: “less traumatic”
Hunter: you don’t seem to be overly enthusiastic :D
Natalie: i didn’t mean it this way ;)
Hunter: actually, why do you dislike tennis so much?
Natalie: when i was in my early teenage years my parents used to make me play tennis, although i absolutely hated it
Hunter: why?
Natalie: my dad wanted me to become the next Steffi Graf
Natalie: plus i was a little bit overweight and he thought that playing tennis would help me to slim down
Hunter: i see...
Hunter: that’s why you were so reluctant, huh?
Natalie: mhm
Natalie: but i had fun today, so maybe i’ll change my mind
Natalie: i just have really bad associations with this sport
Hunter: well, i hope you’ll rediscover tennis for yourself, you’re really good at it :)
Hunter: you know, there’s no pressure this time :)
Natalie: thanks! :) maybe, who knows... ;) | Natalie has bad memories of tennis, because as a teenager her father forced her to play it. Hunter tries to convince Natalie to give tennis another shot, because she's good at it. |
person: We did not ask for protection...it was mandated by your boss and I have served on both wars to our village so I am not a stranger to battle. I choose to lead a life that promotes peace toward fellow men.
officer: I am the kingdom's war officer, in charge of a huge army of soldiers. I have fought many battles, and have the battle scars to prove it. I am considered fierce, ruthless and implacable. I am very much feared by the enemies of the kingdom.
person: I do not measure a person by those means but I understand that you must only identify as that because your whole life is about being an officer and soldier. I am sad that you don't live a fuller, broader life.
officer: Youre through here
person: I will have you arrested for your assault as well as your aggravated speech toward a citizen. Both poor conduct for an officer. This isn't the battle field any more. Your mind seems bent on anger.
Summarize the dialogue | The person was not happy with the protection the officer was providing. The person had served on both wars to the village. The person was not a stranger to battle. The person was sad that the officer didn't live a fuller, broader life. The person was going to have the officer |
king: Which horse was it?
maid: The horse has already been killed my king.
king: Good. I thank you for watching ovewr the boy. I don;t have much time these days.
maid: Of course, my king. Is there anything else you desire that I can help you with. Anything?
king: Yes tell me, has the boy found a girl he likes yet?
maid: I know not, only that Elspeth has been trying to get his attention for awhile with no success.
king: Haha, sit, tell me more about her so called advances toward my son.
maid: My king, ye are so unexpected. Well I heard that she dropped something in front of him the other day and he just kept on walking.
king: Haha aw those days of being young and aloof were amgical.
maid: Ye still are pretty magical to me
king: I would have asked you on a date or two back than. You are very beautiful.
Summarize the dialogue | The horse has already been killed. Elspeth has been trying to get the king's son's attention for a while with no success. |
queen: Hey there darling! I think I need a new cushion for the throne.
king: Anything for you my Queen. What kind of fabric would you like?
queen: Thank you so much darling! I would love silk!
king: Consider it done, I'll have it on order with the Royal Tailor tomorrow morning.
queen: Thank you so much sweetie!
king: You are welcome. Say, don't you think this chamber is getting a little too extravagant?
queen: What makes you say that dear?
king: Well, all this gold and jewelry seems a bit excessive. Especially when my citizens are starving
queen: Shall we get rid of it to feed the kingdom?
king: If you dont mind. It might feed a few poor families.
queen: I would love to help the kingdom dear!
king: I'll start with this. Tomorrow we shall auction this to the highest bidder and use the proceedings for charity.
queen: That sounds amazing my dear I am so proud of you!
king: Perhaps I might make her day!
Summarize the dialogue | king will order a new cushion for the throne in silk for his queen. king and queen will auction off some of the gold and jewelry to feed the starving citizens. |
#Person1#: I don't know why people are just mad about David Peckham. Is there really anything so fascinating with him?
#Person2#: He appeals to the fans thanks to two things
#Person1#: you mean he plays well? Yeah, he often scores by free kicks in crucial games. But a football match is by no means merely a show of taking free kicks.
#Person2#: Certainly not. What really counts is to play as a team, passing the ball amongst each other, dodging defenders. Free kicks are a result of all the teammates'collective efforts. However, a few free k
#Person1#: In the case, maybe facial charm should be his leading card. After all, the majority of his fans are girls.
#Person2#: yes, his face looks are manly, with a straight nose and infinite eyes. As a man of medium height in the West, he keeps a powerful but elegant figure, looking neither lanky nor stout.
#Person1#: and he is English! He makes a model gentleman when he puts on a black suit and speaks with a typical British accent. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing why David Peckham is so popular. #Person2# thinks he appeals to the fans due to his playing skills and his facial charm. |
groom: What a place, this armory!
worker: yes it is pretty cool
groom: Well, hello. I didn't see you here.
worker: yea I am here to load up some of stuff for the army
groom: Are you in the king's military?
Summarize the dialogue | worker is in the king's army and he is here to load up some of the stuff for the army. |
congregant: Now where did I drop that cross?
historian: I am so excited about all these books here!
congregant: Which would you suggest for a simple congregant to expand her religious knowledge?
historian: Oh this one is a delight to read. This one here is...tough to read but very good too.
congregant: I wish to be closer to God.
historian: Why is that? Do you want to read some other history?
congregant: My mother, on her deathbed, told me her greatest wish was to know God. Her spirit in this regard entered me when she died, I do think
historian: Oh, then I understand. Read this book! It's a great one.
congregant: I will, sir Historian.
historian: You can have this sweetie.
congregant: Will you take this cross as a token of my appreciation?
historian: Oh I do not need this. You keep it to keep your faith strong.
congregant: Indeed my faith will stay strong.
historian: Do you want to read any about our beautiful culture?
Summarize the dialogue | congregant wants to expand her religious knowledge. Historian recommends her a book about the history of religion. |
Gina: Guess who’s back?!! Xx
Freddie: not you again! X
Nicola: so excited! We have to catch up!! ;)
Kevin: do u wanna grab a drink or something? X
Lily: So good to see your lovely face! | Gina has returned and Kevn wants to go for a drink. |
eagle: Not yet. I decided to come here and sit. I hope a female lives around here and will notice me. I have heard the calls but have not seen her yet.
monk: I will pray that you will find a mate. As a monk, I have never had a woman in my life, but hear they can be quite a blessing.
eagle: I hope so. I heard they can be a pain.
monk: Perhaps when you find one, you can pass on this jasmine to her.
eagle: Thank you. I have heard females like flowers and nice smelling males. I think she will like to live here with me, yes?
monk: I think she will. I can think of no better place!
eagle: Oh thank you! Since I arrived to this magical place I never want to leave.
monk: I will do all I can to protect you from both man and beast.
eagle: Do you hear that? I think it is her! I must go!
Summarize the dialogue | eagle is looking for a mate. monk will pray for him. |
#Person1#: You're going to have coffee, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes. I could use a cup of coffee.
#Person1#: Are you going to have anything to eat?
#Person2#: French toast sounds good. What are you going to order?
#Person1#: I'll have that too. | #Person2#'s going to have coffee and eat French toast which #Person1# also wants to have. |
chicken: Lay an egg from time to time, hope I don't get eaten. I can't say it's an eggcelent life, but at least I have this jar.
cow: What do you plan on doing with that jar there? I thought I saw a spider trying to build a nest in it. It's utterly exhausting living on this farm. All we do is give, give, give.
chicken: Didn't you know I collect jars. And her name is Charlotte. I let her live there because she's too chicken to go out and build her own web
cow: A jar collecting chicken with a pet spider, well doesn't that beat all. Look I've been trying to get out to find my son, T-bone. Do you think you can help me? He was going to a place called Market.
chicken: You may need to get the farmer to eggsplain that one, but don't worry, I hear that you will be going to see him soon.
Summarize the dialogue | chicken collects jars and has a spider named Charlotte. Cow is looking for her son, T-bone. |
occupant: Don't bother me and I won't bother you. I am going to get what I need and get out of here.
cockroach: chitter, chitter
occupant: Heh, I guess this place is getting to me.
cockroach: *chirp
occupant: No witnesses!
cockroach: skitters away with gem
occupant: Not so fast, disgusting insect.
cockroach: (shakes tiny fist in the air)
occupant: No hard feelings though. Have snort.
cockroach: Chirp!!
occupant: Fine! I don't share with rude insects. Besides I must be going back to my new castle. You can stay in here where you belong.
cockroach: Chirp, chirp
occupant: Goodbye, tiny dancer.
Summarize the dialogue | occupant is going to get what he needs and get out of here. He doesn't share with rude insects. |
#Person1#: Are you ready to order now, sir?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Would you like an appetizer?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like a crab cocktail.
#Person1#: Would you like some soup first?
#Person2#: Very well.
#Person1#: What kind of soup would you like?
#Person2#: I want egg soup.
#Person1#: Have you decided on anything?
#Person2#: I'd like to have some meat.
#Person1#: How about stewed-fried steamed pork?
#Person2#: No, thank you.
#Person1#: Are you interested in today's special?
#Person2#: What is it?
#Person1#: Twice cooked spicy pork slices.
#Person2#: OK. Let me try it.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: No, thank you | #Person1# helps #Person2# orders a crab cocktail as an appetizer, egg soup and today's special. |
mayor: Yes, sir. He has also trusted me with other objects such as this to keep. We are his trusted allies.
president: Thank you, he must trust you a lot as well, here take this as a sign of my affection, its a royal jewel taken out of the volcano of Mordor
mayor: This is absolutely beautiful. I have heardd that Mordor is beyond the wall. Is that true?
president: That is true, only the bravest warriors go to that place, its full with dangers and fierce animals
mayor: Oh dear. What if our King went there? What if there is something there he needs for battles to come!
president: Our king is a fierce warrior but I am worried, who knows what can happen if he goes to a battle in a place like that one
mayor: I heard there are things that walk the forest and come with the cold. We must safe our King!
president: Lets hurry then, lets gather an army and go aid our king, heres a book with the names of the bravest soldiers in the kingdom
Summarize the dialogue | mayor has been trusted by the king to keep the royal jewels. Mayor and the president are worried about the king going to Mordor. They are going to gather an army to help the king. |
priest: Well I'll be sure to do that! I do have a fair bit of influence in the town as well, would you like me to mention the plight of the faeries at my next sermon?
faery: That would be very kind, you could use this to prove we exist!
priest: Absolutely! I should take care to not be too specific about your home though, I don't want to steer unsavory types to the flower garden.
faery: Hmm..that probably wouldn't be the best idea either. So we'll keep this place a secret
priest: Absolutely! I'll be sure to be general when describing your plight, saying that if one should wonder upon a faery that he or she should show them the utmost respect!
faery: Youre a very nice human. I like you
priest: And I like you. You're kind deserves a peaceful life here in the garden, and I'm looking forward to many more visits.
Summarize the dialogue | The priest will mention the plight of faeries at his next sermon. He will not be specific about the faery's home. |
alchemist: You are quite the assistant. Thank you for that magical night!
an assistant: Don't go being all friendly around my blacksmith boss!
alchemist: I must get to work I am afraid. I am working on a very special potion!
an assistant: Alright byeee.
alchemist: The potion could be extremely dangerous in the wrong hands.
an assistant: What is it for?
alchemist: If anyone else asked me that I would lie to them.
an assistant: Well you still haven't told me..
alchemist: Please don't judge me harshly when I do.
an assistant: Okay tell me!
alchemist: Some would accuse me of witchcraft, but not you my dear.
an assistant: Probably not but you haven't told me about it yet.
alchemist: One drop and the drinker will do anything I ask.
Summarize the dialogue | alchemist is working on a potion that could be dangerous in the wrong hands. He will tell assistant about it when he is finished. |
#Person1#: I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for everything you did for me.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure. I enjoyed working with you.
#Person1#: I wouldn't be able to make it without your help.
#Person2#: Then keep up the good work. | #Person1# thanks #Person2# for #Person2#'s help. |
Alan: Sup, peeps. Anybody up for a barbecue this Saturday at my place?
Wendy: Great idea!
Dorothy: The weather is supposed to be beautiful on Saturday.
Mark: I'm in.
Darryl: I'll have to pass, unfortunately - work stuff.
Wendy: On Saturday?
Darryl: Yeah, there's this big project I have to finish :/
Mark: Anything you want us to bring?
Wendy: That's too bad, Darryl.
Alan: Byob + some salads, and whatever else you want. The meat an beverages are on me ;)
Dorothy: Great
Wendy: See you then! | Alan, Wendy, Dorothy, and Mark are meeting for a barbecue at Alan's place. Darryl will not come. Alan asks to bring some beer and salads. |
rat: That would be lovely! Well...we rats mean nobody any harm. We just seek to live, eat, and survive. Just as you humans do.
band member: I'm going to sit down awhile and take notes. Please tell me more. You really have no bad intent?
rat: Well, I do tend to carry diseases...so you cannot touch me. But otherwise, I am harmless!
band member: I will avoid petting you then. Here, have a piece of the cheese from my lunch. Do you only stay in this rat den?
rat: Thank you so much, kind sir! This is where I live, but it is oft short on food...this requires me to scout other places in the castle, such as the kitchen for crumbs and other leftover foods.
band member: Oh my! That must not go over very well with the king.
rat: It does not, indeed...it is a very short and dangerous life for we rats here in the castle.
band member: Do you sing, rat? You could accompany me on my trip from village to village.
Summarize the dialogue | rat is a rat living in the castle. He carries diseases and cannot be petted. He scavenges food from the kitchen. |
dog: -barks at birds-
person: Here you go boy what brings you here
dog: Oh I just enjoy running sometimes in town.
person: nice see anything intresting
dog: Well look here mmm I love scraps.
person: don't eat that, come here I get you some good stuff from the butcher
dog: oh you do? what is it?
person: some bacon leftover roast
dog: oh my gosh that just sounds the best, I am used to just eating farm food.
person: Well the treat on me hope you enjoy
dog: Thank you so much kind sir, what brings you here to the square?
person: Looking for some jewelry for my wife's birthday
dog: What are you thinking of getting her?
person: A nice bracelet sense she lost the other one
Summarize the dialogue | The dog is running around the town square. He enjoys it. He will get some bacon leftover roast from the butcher. The person is looking for a bracelet for his wife's birthday. |
child: hello
a captured knight: Child, what have you done to be here in this Lair.
child: I dont know how I got here. My mum sent me to buy bread for the family.
a captured knight: The smell is awful. The troll is here.
child: I thought as much. The stench can choke life out of me
a captured knight: You must hide. The troll will eat you. Stay still.
child: I will fight for my life!
a captured knight: I am not sure what good that will do you. Maybe you should give it to me.
child: Ok. Keep me safe knight.
a captured knight: Get behind me and I will distract the troll with this lamp.
child: *runs behind the knight*
a captured knight: Stay behind, I will defend. As a Knight in the Kings Army, I will do my duty.
child: thank you so much kind sire
Summarize the dialogue | The child got lost on his way to buy bread. The knight will distract the troll with a lamp. |
#Person1#: This place serves good breakfasts, don't you think?
#Person2#: Yes. But I'm not used to eating American-style breakfast.
#Person1#: What are you planning to do today?
#Person2#: I saw yesterday that they rent windsurfers at the beach. I want to rent one.
#Person1#: Have you done windsurfing before?
#Person2#: No, but it looks fun. I always wanted to try it.
#Person1#: Can you take a little advice from a friend?
#Person2#: Sure. What?
#Person1#: Don't waste your money. Windsurfing is very hard. And it will be windy today. They will charge you fifty dollars for a half-hour, and you won't be able to windsurf. You will fall and fall and fall.
#Person2#: But I always wanted to try it.
#Person1#: Yes, but it takes a long time to learn. You would spend a thousand dollars to learn it on a rental windsurfer.
#Person2#: Well, I will see. How was your day at the office? | #Person2# wants to try windsurfing but is stopped by #Person1# who thinks it's hard and will cost a lot. |
Mandy: hi there
Mandy: are you at home?
Lucy: still at work
Lucy: why are you asking?
Mandy: I wanted to come and give you back your dress
Lucy: you don't need it any more?
Mandy: no
Mandy: the wedding was this weekend
Mandy: it was wonderful
Mandy: I'm so happy John took me with him ^^
Lucy: are you two OK now?
Mandy: yes, we had a lot of time to talk at the wedding
Mandy: he told me that the girl I was him with is his cousin
Mandy: actually she was there too
Lucy: I'm so relieved that you are better now
Lucy: so you're not leaving to London?
Mandy: no, scholarship is important, but relationships are more important
Lucy: haha, I understand
Lucy: wish you luck
Mandy: thank you so much for support | Mandy wants to give back the dress that she borrowed from Lucy. Mandy wore it this weekend during the wedding. Mandy was invited there by her boyfriend John, with whom she had a difficult period recently. Mandy's decided to sacrifice the scholarship offer in London for this relationship. |
#Person1#: Right. Just take off your jacket and shirt. And lie down on that bed over there. . . That's right. . . Now, just hold up your right arm, will you? . . . Does this hurt?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: And this?
#Person2#: Yes. . . a bit. . . ouch!
#Person1#: And do you feel anything when I do this?
#Person2#: Yes, that hurts quite a lot.
#Person1#: And you don't feel any pain anywhere else? In you legs, for example?
#Person2#: NO, nothing.
#Person1#: Well, it's probably nothing serious. But I think we'd better have that shoulder X-rayed. We can't do the until the morning, though. So it'd be better if you stay in hospital for the night | #Person1# examines #Person2#'s arm by testing which part is hurt and suggests a shoulder X-ray tomorrow. |
#Person1#: . . . I knew it. I always knew you were a lesbian!
#Person2#: She's my roommate, not my date. [to Yi-jun] The D-man, as in dork.
#Person1#: Haha. Still got that great sense of humor, I see. Here's my card. I sell used cars. A car from us is a car you can trust!
#Person2#: Alrighty then. Didn't you use to date Sheryl?
#Person1#: Sweet little lassie. Yep, broke her heart when the D-man told her he couldn't be a one-woman guy.
#Person2#: Oh? I heard she dumped you. Anyway, she's right over there. Oh, Sheryl! | #Person1# thinks #Person2# is a lesbian. #Person2# explains she is not. #Person1# then introduces himself while #Person2# finds Sheryl. |
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