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"Come on in . I am so glad you are here . We have been expecting you . ",
" Am I late for the party ? Looks everyone is already here . Hope I didn β t miss something interesting . ",
" No , you are just on time . We haven β t really started yet . ",
" Great , here are some flowers for you . I hope you like them . I was not sure if the color will suit your new apartment . ",
" Thank you , they β re beautiful . You can hang your coat over there . Try this new couch , it is so comfortable . You will love it . Want something to drink , tea , coffee , juice or Cola ? ",
" Don β t bother . I will help myself . ",
" Make yourself at home . ",
" It is such a nice place . ",
" Well , I don β t mean to boast but all the designs are done by myself and some colleagues are already trying to copy some of them for their new apartments . Look , they are making photos now of my designed kitchen . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Come on in . I am so glad you are here . We have been expecting you .
You: Am I late for the party ? Looks everyone is already here . Hope I didn β t miss something interesting .
Person: No , you are just on time . We haven β t really started yet .
You: Great , here are some flowers for you . I hope you like them . I was not sure if the color will suit your new apartment .
Person: Thank you , they β re beautiful . You can hang your coat over there . Try this new couch , it is so comfortable . You will love it . Want something to drink , tea , coffee , juice or Cola ?
You: Don β t bother . I will help myself .
Person: Make yourself at home .
You: It is such a nice place .
Person: Well , I don β t mean to boast but all the designs are done by myself and some colleagues are already trying to copy some of them for their new apartments . Look , they are making photos now of my designed kitchen .
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[
"The band is pretty good . How do you like the music ? ",
" It's very nice . I haven't heard live music in a while . This is fun . ",
" Well , then , may I invite you for the next dance ? ",
" Of course . But I'm afraid I'm not much of a dancer ... ",
" Don't worry . I'm not much of a dancer myself . ",
" You're dancing so well . ",
" You dance beautifully too . ",
" When did you learn to dance ? ",
" In college . But I don't dance very often . What's your favourite dance ? ",
" It's hard to say . It depends . But I love the waltz . ",
" How about tango ? ",
" Oh , I like it . It's such a beautiful dance , but I can't do it well . What about you ? ",
" Tango is my favorite . Anything but hip-hop or the foxtrot . ( the music has stopped ) ",
" Thank you for the dance . ",
" My pleasure . Let's go and have a drink . ",
" OK . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: The band is pretty good . How do you like the music ?
You: It's very nice . I haven't heard live music in a while . This is fun .
Person: Well , then , may I invite you for the next dance ?
You: Of course . But I'm afraid I'm not much of a dancer ...
Person: Don't worry . I'm not much of a dancer myself .
You: You're dancing so well .
Person: You dance beautifully too .
You: When did you learn to dance ?
Person: In college . But I don't dance very often . What's your favourite dance ?
You: It's hard to say . It depends . But I love the waltz .
Person: How about tango ?
You: Oh , I like it . It's such a beautiful dance , but I can't do it well . What about you ?
Person: Tango is my favorite . Anything but hip-hop or the foxtrot . ( the music has stopped )
You: Thank you for the dance .
Person: My pleasure . Let's go and have a drink .
You: OK .
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[
"I think the biggest environment problem in my country is air pollution . ",
" Yes , I agree . The air here is much more polluted than in my country . Of course , my country is more agricultural and has much less industry . ",
" We have reduced emission of air pollutants in recent years , but cars are still a major source of them . Factories have become cleaner as stricter environment pollution law have been introduced . ",
" The problem is now on a truly global scale . I don't believe that any single country can do anything about it . ",
" I think you're right . There needs to be an international response to this problem ? "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: I think the biggest environment problem in my country is air pollution .
You: Yes , I agree . The air here is much more polluted than in my country . Of course , my country is more agricultural and has much less industry .
Person: We have reduced emission of air pollutants in recent years , but cars are still a major source of them . Factories have become cleaner as stricter environment pollution law have been introduced .
You: The problem is now on a truly global scale . I don't believe that any single country can do anything about it .
Person: I think you're right . There needs to be an international response to this problem ?
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[
"I β m so excited , mother . Oh , a new baby ! ",
" My first grandchild . ",
" And my first nephew . He looks a lot like you , mum . He does . ",
" Do you think so ? Well , I guess . He does look a lot like me . Oh , he β s got Richard β s eyes though . ",
" Yes , he does have Richard β s eyes . The baby even looks like you than Richard does . ",
" Well , children usually resemble their parents . ",
" It β s true . Michelle is a lot like Henry in so many ways . And she is shy with new people just like he is . ",
" You often like comparing children with their parents . ",
" You β re right . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: I β m so excited , mother . Oh , a new baby !
You: My first grandchild .
Person: And my first nephew . He looks a lot like you , mum . He does .
You: Do you think so ? Well , I guess . He does look a lot like me . Oh , he β s got Richard β s eyes though .
Person: Yes , he does have Richard β s eyes . The baby even looks like you than Richard does .
You: Well , children usually resemble their parents .
Person: It β s true . Michelle is a lot like Henry in so many ways . And she is shy with new people just like he is .
You: You often like comparing children with their parents .
Person: You β re right .
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[
"When do you go to bed usually ? ",
" I go to bed at ten and get up at six . ",
" That's helpful for your health . ",
" Sure . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: When do you go to bed usually ?
You: I go to bed at ten and get up at six .
Person: That's helpful for your health .
You: Sure .
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[
"Have you been ever been to Disneyworld ? ",
" When I was young , my parents took me to the one in California . I always forget which β is that one Disneyland or Disneyworld ? ",
" The one in Florida is Disneyworld and the one in California is Disneyland , so you must have been to Disneyland . ",
" That's right . Why do you ask ? ",
" Well , I've never been to either so I was thinking of going to Disneyworld for my honeymoon . ",
" When are getting married ? ",
" Some time next year . We haven't set the date yet . ",
" Congratulations ! I had no idea . ",
" Thank you . So what do you think ? Would we have a good time ? ",
" Do you like amusement parks ? ",
" For the most part , yes . Some of the rides are bit too scary for me , though . ",
" If you don't think twice about the rides and go on every ride that you can , you'll have a good time . ",
" Even the roller coasters that go through tunnels in the dark ? ",
" Even those . It'll be very romantic , I think . You'll have loads of fun . ",
" Thanks for the advice . I'll talk to my fiance about it tonight . ",
" I'm sure he'll love the idea . Just throw yourself into it and you'll enjoy it ! "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Have you been ever been to Disneyworld ?
You: When I was young , my parents took me to the one in California . I always forget which β is that one Disneyland or Disneyworld ?
Person: The one in Florida is Disneyworld and the one in California is Disneyland , so you must have been to Disneyland .
You: That's right . Why do you ask ?
Person: Well , I've never been to either so I was thinking of going to Disneyworld for my honeymoon .
You: When are getting married ?
Person: Some time next year . We haven't set the date yet .
You: Congratulations ! I had no idea .
Person: Thank you . So what do you think ? Would we have a good time ?
You: Do you like amusement parks ?
Person: For the most part , yes . Some of the rides are bit too scary for me , though .
You: If you don't think twice about the rides and go on every ride that you can , you'll have a good time .
Person: Even the roller coasters that go through tunnels in the dark ?
You: Even those . It'll be very romantic , I think . You'll have loads of fun .
Person: Thanks for the advice . I'll talk to my fiance about it tonight .
You: I'm sure he'll love the idea . Just throw yourself into it and you'll enjoy it !
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[
"Can you speak French ? ",
" Yes , I can , but not very well . ",
" Can you understand your Spanish teacher ? ",
" More or less . How well do you understand Mr . Wang , your Chinese teacher ? ",
" About 40 percent , if he speaks slowly.When he speaks fast , I can only catch a word here and there . But Mr . Wang is an excellent Chinese teacher.With his help , my Chinese is getting better and better e "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Can you speak French ?
You: Yes , I can , but not very well .
Person: Can you understand your Spanish teacher ?
You: More or less . How well do you understand Mr . Wang , your Chinese teacher ?
Person: About 40 percent , if he speaks slowly.When he speaks fast , I can only catch a word here and there . But Mr . Wang is an excellent Chinese teacher.With his help , my Chinese is getting better and better e
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[
"you look better today . How did your test go ? ",
" much better than it did yesterday . ",
" did you pass ? ",
" I not only passed my test , but I aced it ! I'm so happy ! ",
" you should be . You worked really hard last night preparing for it . ",
" thanks for helping me with it . If you hadn't encouraged me to do my best , I wouldn't have ever been able to pass . ",
" you don't have to thank me . It's just a part of my job as your counsellor . ",
" did you always do well at school ? ",
" no , in fact , I was terrible at taking exams . ",
" really ? ",
" sure , but my teachers always encouraged me to do the best that I could and that helped me a lot . When are your final exams ? ",
" I'll get my finals in two months . ",
" when do you plan on studying for those exams ? ",
" most students just cram the night forehead . ",
" do you think that's a good idea ? ",
" no , I think I should study a little bit at a time , starting a few weeks before the exam . ",
" that sounds like a good idea . What are you going to do if you have any questions while you're studying ? ",
" I'll go and talk to my professor or a learning support assistant . ",
" it sounds like you've learned something useful this year ! "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: you look better today . How did your test go ?
You: much better than it did yesterday .
Person: did you pass ?
You: I not only passed my test , but I aced it ! I'm so happy !
Person: you should be . You worked really hard last night preparing for it .
You: thanks for helping me with it . If you hadn't encouraged me to do my best , I wouldn't have ever been able to pass .
Person: you don't have to thank me . It's just a part of my job as your counsellor .
You: did you always do well at school ?
Person: no , in fact , I was terrible at taking exams .
You: really ?
Person: sure , but my teachers always encouraged me to do the best that I could and that helped me a lot . When are your final exams ?
You: I'll get my finals in two months .
Person: when do you plan on studying for those exams ?
You: most students just cram the night forehead .
Person: do you think that's a good idea ?
You: no , I think I should study a little bit at a time , starting a few weeks before the exam .
Person: that sounds like a good idea . What are you going to do if you have any questions while you're studying ?
You: I'll go and talk to my professor or a learning support assistant .
Person: it sounds like you've learned something useful this year !
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[
"Can I borrow your Cds for our school dance ? ",
" Oh , you don't ask much , do you ? ",
" I promise I will personally guard every single one and they will come back in perfect condition . ",
" I'll tell you what . Your class can rent them from me for the night and buy back any damaged ones . ",
" That sounds fair . That's still cheaper than paying a band to come play for us . ",
" Not as fun though . A live band is way more exciting ! ",
" Our class doesn't have enough money . We already checked into it . ",
" Let me know with your next dance . I know a band that may give you a break for the publicity . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Can I borrow your Cds for our school dance ?
You: Oh , you don't ask much , do you ?
Person: I promise I will personally guard every single one and they will come back in perfect condition .
You: I'll tell you what . Your class can rent them from me for the night and buy back any damaged ones .
Person: That sounds fair . That's still cheaper than paying a band to come play for us .
You: Not as fun though . A live band is way more exciting !
Person: Our class doesn't have enough money . We already checked into it .
You: Let me know with your next dance . I know a band that may give you a break for the publicity .
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[
"There are so many environment problems in the world today . Do you think we can really solve them all or will destroy the world ? ",
" I hope that world leaders can get together and agree on a plan for action , but I doubt it β ll happen before it β s too late . ",
" We need to solve the problem of air pollution before we destroy the atmosphere . There β s lots of clean , modern technology , but companies in developed countries say it β s expensive . Developing countries put more emphasis on economic development than on environment protection . ",
" Everyone is looking at the issue in the short term , rather than the long term . It β s the same with the destruction of the rainforests . Countries and companies just want the wood . They β re not thinking about the long-term damage to the forests . We should also remember that the forests are an important natural habitat for thousands of species of animal and plant life . ",
" In other parts of the world , especially in Africa , there is a problem with desertification . Climate change and over-farming are causing farmland to turn into desert . In means that people cannot grow enough food . ",
" It also means that people sometimes fight over the famp 3land that remains . Damaging the environment actually leads to conflict between people . ",
" Have you ever thought about joining an organization committed to protecting the environment ? You could get involved with projects to improve the environment . ",
" I think I β d like to do that . I could take the things I learn here back to my country when I have finished my studies . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: There are so many environment problems in the world today . Do you think we can really solve them all or will destroy the world ?
You: I hope that world leaders can get together and agree on a plan for action , but I doubt it β ll happen before it β s too late .
Person: We need to solve the problem of air pollution before we destroy the atmosphere . There β s lots of clean , modern technology , but companies in developed countries say it β s expensive . Developing countries put more emphasis on economic development than on environment protection .
You: Everyone is looking at the issue in the short term , rather than the long term . It β s the same with the destruction of the rainforests . Countries and companies just want the wood . They β re not thinking about the long-term damage to the forests . We should also remember that the forests are an important natural habitat for thousands of species of animal and plant life .
Person: In other parts of the world , especially in Africa , there is a problem with desertification . Climate change and over-farming are causing farmland to turn into desert . In means that people cannot grow enough food .
You: It also means that people sometimes fight over the famp 3land that remains . Damaging the environment actually leads to conflict between people .
Person: Have you ever thought about joining an organization committed to protecting the environment ? You could get involved with projects to improve the environment .
You: I think I β d like to do that . I could take the things I learn here back to my country when I have finished my studies .
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[
"Kathy ! How are you ? It's been ages ! What are you doing these days ? ",
" I just opened my own restaurant . I'm also head chef . ",
" You're kidding ! You've always hated cooking ! ",
" Well , I used to hate cooking , but now I love it . ",
" When did you change your mind ? ",
" After I tried French food . Before that , I used to cook really boring things for my family . ",
" I still can't believe it ! So , did you go to cooking school or something ? ",
" Yeah . I went to California to study . ",
" Really ? How long did you stay there ? ",
" I was there between 88 and 90 . ",
" And what did you do after that ? ",
" Then I came back here . I worked for about three years to get some experience . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Kathy ! How are you ? It's been ages ! What are you doing these days ?
You: I just opened my own restaurant . I'm also head chef .
Person: You're kidding ! You've always hated cooking !
You: Well , I used to hate cooking , but now I love it .
Person: When did you change your mind ?
You: After I tried French food . Before that , I used to cook really boring things for my family .
Person: I still can't believe it ! So , did you go to cooking school or something ?
You: Yeah . I went to California to study .
Person: Really ? How long did you stay there ?
You: I was there between 88 and 90 .
Person: And what did you do after that ?
You: Then I came back here . I worked for about three years to get some experience .
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[
"Susan , I am inviting you and Frank to our house warming party this weekend . ",
" A house warming party ? ",
" Yes , Deborah and I are going to buy a new home in Woodlawn . ",
" Congratulations ! That β s wonderful . I bet both of you are quite happy . ",
" Well , we have always dreamed of owning our own home , but real estate 1 in this area is extremely expensive . ",
" I understand . That β s why Christopher and I want to find a place in a small town , far from the city . ",
" That β s a good idea if you can find employment nearby . ",
" I agree . That β s why Christopher is already looking for a job in Maine , or Wisconsin . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Susan , I am inviting you and Frank to our house warming party this weekend .
You: A house warming party ?
Person: Yes , Deborah and I are going to buy a new home in Woodlawn .
You: Congratulations ! That β s wonderful . I bet both of you are quite happy .
Person: Well , we have always dreamed of owning our own home , but real estate 1 in this area is extremely expensive .
You: I understand . That β s why Christopher and I want to find a place in a small town , far from the city .
Person: That β s a good idea if you can find employment nearby .
You: I agree . That β s why Christopher is already looking for a job in Maine , or Wisconsin .
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[
"What can I do for you ? ",
" I am trying to find this book . ",
" What β s the problem ? ",
" It doesn β t seem like this library has it . ",
" Have you checked the computer ? ",
" I have already . ",
" What did it say ? ",
" It says the book is on the shelf , but I didn β t find it there . ",
" I can always borrow the book from another library . ",
" You can do that ? ",
" I β ll make the call and contact you when it gets in . ",
" That β s fantastic . Thank you . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: What can I do for you ?
You: I am trying to find this book .
Person: What β s the problem ?
You: It doesn β t seem like this library has it .
Person: Have you checked the computer ?
You: I have already .
Person: What did it say ?
You: It says the book is on the shelf , but I didn β t find it there .
Person: I can always borrow the book from another library .
You: You can do that ?
Person: I β ll make the call and contact you when it gets in .
You: That β s fantastic . Thank you .
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[
"ABC Rent-a-Car . May I help you ? ",
" I would like to rent a car . What kind of car do you have ? ",
" We have Volkswagen , Pinto , Plymouth and Datsun . ",
" What is the rate ? ",
" Twenty dollars per day for Volkswagen , Pinto and Datsun , and twenty-seven dollars for Plymouth . ",
" How about mileage and gas ? ",
" There is no charge for mileage . And fill up the gas when you return the car to us as it is not included . ",
" OK . I'll try a Pinto . I want to rent a car for one week . ",
" All right , sir . May I have your driver's license ? ",
" Here you are . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: ABC Rent-a-Car . May I help you ?
You: I would like to rent a car . What kind of car do you have ?
Person: We have Volkswagen , Pinto , Plymouth and Datsun .
You: What is the rate ?
Person: Twenty dollars per day for Volkswagen , Pinto and Datsun , and twenty-seven dollars for Plymouth .
You: How about mileage and gas ?
Person: There is no charge for mileage . And fill up the gas when you return the car to us as it is not included .
You: OK . I'll try a Pinto . I want to rent a car for one week .
Person: All right , sir . May I have your driver's license ?
You: Here you are .
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[
"Would you be willing to accompany me to the party tonight ? ",
" Sure , I'd love to . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Would you be willing to accompany me to the party tonight ?
You: Sure , I'd love to .
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[
"Which film shall we see ? ",
" There is nothing good at the moment.Let ' s do something different.Would you like to go to a concert ? ",
" Yes , I'd love to.Here is a good one , Mozart and Beethoven.It ' s on the Festival Hall . ",
" Fine ! Do you want anything to eat now ? ",
" No , I'm not hungry . ",
" Well , let's go and have something to drink instead . I know a good place . It's a little expensive , but it's fun . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Which film shall we see ?
You: There is nothing good at the moment.Let ' s do something different.Would you like to go to a concert ?
Person: Yes , I'd love to.Here is a good one , Mozart and Beethoven.It ' s on the Festival Hall .
You: Fine ! Do you want anything to eat now ?
Person: No , I'm not hungry .
You: Well , let's go and have something to drink instead . I know a good place . It's a little expensive , but it's fun .
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[
"Spring Festival is the most important festival in China , isn't it ? ",
" Yes , that's true . ",
" How long is the holiday ? ",
" It depends.But usually it's about 15 days . ",
" Do you eat any special food for the festival ? ",
" Yes , dumpling is a must.There is also other food.For example , people eat chicken for good luck . ",
" That's interesting . I'm told the Chinese firework is very beautiful , isn't it ? ",
" Yes , it's really wonderful ! ",
" Oh , great ! I hope I can spend this Spring Festival with you here in Beijing . ",
" I'm sure you'll have a good time . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Spring Festival is the most important festival in China , isn't it ?
You: Yes , that's true .
Person: How long is the holiday ?
You: It depends.But usually it's about 15 days .
Person: Do you eat any special food for the festival ?
You: Yes , dumpling is a must.There is also other food.For example , people eat chicken for good luck .
Person: That's interesting . I'm told the Chinese firework is very beautiful , isn't it ?
You: Yes , it's really wonderful !
Person: Oh , great ! I hope I can spend this Spring Festival with you here in Beijing .
You: I'm sure you'll have a good time .
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[
"I feel absolutely horrible . My temperature is 41 degrees Celsius , and I've got a headache and a runny nose . ",
" do you have any other symptoms ? ",
" I've also got a terrible stomach-ache . Is my face still swollen ? ",
" just a little . Has your toothache gone now ? ",
" yes , for the most part . It doesn't feel as bad as my other ailments , anyway . ",
" how about your tongue ? Does it still hurt ? ",
" no , the burn ointment seemed to take effect right away . I think it's already healed . ",
" how did you get that burn again ? ",
" I scalded on the hot coffee a few days ago . ",
" you haven't had much luck lately , have you ? ",
" no , but I'm sure I'll get better soon . ",
" when's the last time you took your tablets ? ",
" I took the red ones just before lunch and the white ones just after lunch . ",
" I think it's time you took another does of each . What would you like to drink with them ? ",
" just some water , please . Do you have any ointment for my nose ? It feels so itchy after blowing my nose so much . ",
" sure , I'll just go and get it now . what would you like to eat ? Some soup ? ",
" that sounds good . ",
" soup always makes me feel better when I'm sick . I hope it makes you feel better , too . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: I feel absolutely horrible . My temperature is 41 degrees Celsius , and I've got a headache and a runny nose .
You: do you have any other symptoms ?
Person: I've also got a terrible stomach-ache . Is my face still swollen ?
You: just a little . Has your toothache gone now ?
Person: yes , for the most part . It doesn't feel as bad as my other ailments , anyway .
You: how about your tongue ? Does it still hurt ?
Person: no , the burn ointment seemed to take effect right away . I think it's already healed .
You: how did you get that burn again ?
Person: I scalded on the hot coffee a few days ago .
You: you haven't had much luck lately , have you ?
Person: no , but I'm sure I'll get better soon .
You: when's the last time you took your tablets ?
Person: I took the red ones just before lunch and the white ones just after lunch .
You: I think it's time you took another does of each . What would you like to drink with them ?
Person: just some water , please . Do you have any ointment for my nose ? It feels so itchy after blowing my nose so much .
You: sure , I'll just go and get it now . what would you like to eat ? Some soup ?
Person: that sounds good .
You: soup always makes me feel better when I'm sick . I hope it makes you feel better , too .
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[
"I haven't got enough evidence for prosecuting him . ",
" Why don't you find someone who is in the know . ",
" I'm just thinking about that , but the trouble is , I don't know who is well in the know . ",
" Did you ask his former secretary , Lora ? She knows a lot about him . ",
" Thanks for reminding me . She's the right person to help me . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: I haven't got enough evidence for prosecuting him .
You: Why don't you find someone who is in the know .
Person: I'm just thinking about that , but the trouble is , I don't know who is well in the know .
You: Did you ask his former secretary , Lora ? She knows a lot about him .
Person: Thanks for reminding me . She's the right person to help me .
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[
"What are you two doing in here ? ",
" We heard you weren't feeling well , so we came to check on you . ",
" I was sitting there giving out nametags and all of a sudden , there she was . ",
" Who , Femi ? Yeah , Yi-jun saw her inside . ",
" All these memories of prom night came back to me . I had to be alone . You remember that night ? ",
" I remember someone spiked my punch . You sat with me in the girl's bathroom ... "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: What are you two doing in here ?
You: We heard you weren't feeling well , so we came to check on you .
Person: I was sitting there giving out nametags and all of a sudden , there she was .
You: Who , Femi ? Yeah , Yi-jun saw her inside .
Person: All these memories of prom night came back to me . I had to be alone . You remember that night ?
You: I remember someone spiked my punch . You sat with me in the girl's bathroom ...
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[
"Oh dear , Miss , you are soaked ! Wow , it's really raining heavily outside . ",
" Yes , it sure is . I had to run here from work ! I need to rush as I'm on my lunch break . ",
" Well please , why don't you go ahead of me in line ? I'm in no hurry . ",
" Oh , that's so nice of you ! Thank you very much . ",
" My pleasure Miss . Actually , could you recommend what to eat here ? I've never been here before . ",
" Sure . Well , the avocado sandwich is delicious , and it's the healthiest thing on the menu . Personally , I think the beef salad is the tastiest choice . I usually get that . Also , the milkshakes are the best milkshakes in town ! ",
" Well , thanks for the suggestions . ",
" Oh , don't mention it . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Oh dear , Miss , you are soaked ! Wow , it's really raining heavily outside .
You: Yes , it sure is . I had to run here from work ! I need to rush as I'm on my lunch break .
Person: Well please , why don't you go ahead of me in line ? I'm in no hurry .
You: Oh , that's so nice of you ! Thank you very much .
Person: My pleasure Miss . Actually , could you recommend what to eat here ? I've never been here before .
You: Sure . Well , the avocado sandwich is delicious , and it's the healthiest thing on the menu . Personally , I think the beef salad is the tastiest choice . I usually get that . Also , the milkshakes are the best milkshakes in town !
Person: Well , thanks for the suggestions .
You: Oh , don't mention it .
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[
"Dad , what's the date ? ",
" It's December eighteenth . ",
" In seven days it will be Christmas Day . ",
" Yes , I know that . ",
" So , can I buy some new shoes as a Christmas present ? ",
" Sure , a promise is a promise . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Dad , what's the date ?
You: It's December eighteenth .
Person: In seven days it will be Christmas Day .
You: Yes , I know that .
Person: So , can I buy some new shoes as a Christmas present ?
You: Sure , a promise is a promise .
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[
"This man is your fiance , Dolly ? ",
" Yeah , how do you like him ? ",
" He's handsome . ",
" Can you give me a touch of his character ? ",
" He's outgoing and honest , but sometimes he's a bit conservative . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: This man is your fiance , Dolly ?
You: Yeah , how do you like him ?
Person: He's handsome .
You: Can you give me a touch of his character ?
Person: He's outgoing and honest , but sometimes he's a bit conservative .
|
[
"Do you think I should buy this now and bring it with us ? ",
" Don't bother . those are a dime a dozen where we are going . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Do you think I should buy this now and bring it with us ?
You: Don't bother . those are a dime a dozen where we are going .
|
[
"Brooke , are you still mad ? Is your mom mad ? ",
" No ... mom said that we'll have the wedding at home on the 2nd . So let's hope your mom is right about that being a lucky day ... ",
" It will be . And today is , too . I just talked to the airlines ... ",
" They're going to give us back the seats ? ",
" No , they're giving us discount tickets on a honeymoon package in ... ",
" Hawaii ? My dream honeymoon destination ? ",
" You got it ! We'll fly there directly from Texas . ",
" Oh , Jack ! That's wonderful ! "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Brooke , are you still mad ? Is your mom mad ?
You: No ... mom said that we'll have the wedding at home on the 2nd . So let's hope your mom is right about that being a lucky day ...
Person: It will be . And today is , too . I just talked to the airlines ...
You: They're going to give us back the seats ?
Person: No , they're giving us discount tickets on a honeymoon package in ...
You: Hawaii ? My dream honeymoon destination ?
Person: You got it ! We'll fly there directly from Texas .
You: Oh , Jack ! That's wonderful !
|
[
"The world changes , the family changes too . ",
" What do you mean ? ",
" People now like a small family composed of two parents and one child . ",
" That is called a nuclear family . ",
" I don't like such a family . ",
" What kind of family are you like ? ",
" I like a family composed of many people . It includes grandparents , parents , aunts and uncles , and children . ",
" It's a traditional family . It may be too large to live well . ",
" We can live well , I think . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: The world changes , the family changes too .
You: What do you mean ?
Person: People now like a small family composed of two parents and one child .
You: That is called a nuclear family .
Person: I don't like such a family .
You: What kind of family are you like ?
Person: I like a family composed of many people . It includes grandparents , parents , aunts and uncles , and children .
You: It's a traditional family . It may be too large to live well .
Person: We can live well , I think .
|
[
"What was that all about ? ",
" We had a difference of opinion . ",
" Is she going to be okay ? ",
" She'll be fine . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: What was that all about ?
You: We had a difference of opinion .
Person: Is she going to be okay ?
You: She'll be fine .
|
[
"Is sailing fun ? ",
" You bet ! "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Is sailing fun ?
You: You bet !
|
[
"John dates her seven times a week . ",
" Really ? That's a straws in the wind . ",
" I think so . Maybe he's fallen for her . ",
" Yeah . They suit each other . A perfect match between a man and a girl . ",
" Right . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: John dates her seven times a week .
You: Really ? That's a straws in the wind .
Person: I think so . Maybe he's fallen for her .
You: Yeah . They suit each other . A perfect match between a man and a girl .
Person: Right .
|
[
"I was told my friend Joe was speaking ill of me . That's a real let-down . ",
" I don't think Joe has done such a thing . Don't believe things in haste . ",
" Maybe I should go and ask him whether it's true . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: I was told my friend Joe was speaking ill of me . That's a real let-down .
You: I don't think Joe has done such a thing . Don't believe things in haste .
Person: Maybe I should go and ask him whether it's true .
|
[
"Good morning , Loans . ",
" Good morning , Mr . Smith . ",
" I would like to compliment you on your diligence . ",
" Well , thank you , Mr . Smith . But I was just doing my job . ",
" Yes . And we're proud of you , Loans . ",
" It's nice of you to say so . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Good morning , Loans .
You: Good morning , Mr . Smith .
Person: I would like to compliment you on your diligence .
You: Well , thank you , Mr . Smith . But I was just doing my job .
Person: Yes . And we're proud of you , Loans .
You: It's nice of you to say so .
|
[
"Which countries have you been to ? ",
" I β Ve been to most of the countries in Europe , several countries in asia-china , Japan , korea , and Thailand-and to the united states and Canada . ",
" I thought you had been to Australia too . ",
" No , but I β m planning on visiting Australia and new Zealand soon . I β Ve heard that they are beautiful countries . Which is the most beautiful country you β Ve been to ? ",
" I think I β d say norway . It has many picturesque fjords , waterfalls , and mountains . ",
" Isn β t it really cold there ? ",
" Well , the north of Norway is almost always cold , but further south it can be fairly warm in summer . It β s a wet country , so there β s snow almost everywhere in winter . ",
" I β Ve been to other Scandinavian countries , but not to Norway . Perhaps I should go and do some winter sports there . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Which countries have you been to ?
You: I β Ve been to most of the countries in Europe , several countries in asia-china , Japan , korea , and Thailand-and to the united states and Canada .
Person: I thought you had been to Australia too .
You: No , but I β m planning on visiting Australia and new Zealand soon . I β Ve heard that they are beautiful countries . Which is the most beautiful country you β Ve been to ?
Person: I think I β d say norway . It has many picturesque fjords , waterfalls , and mountains .
You: Isn β t it really cold there ?
Person: Well , the north of Norway is almost always cold , but further south it can be fairly warm in summer . It β s a wet country , so there β s snow almost everywhere in winter .
You: I β Ve been to other Scandinavian countries , but not to Norway . Perhaps I should go and do some winter sports there .
|
[
"Alison , would you like to have some more ? ",
" No thanks . I have had enough . ",
" Actually you haven't have much . ",
" To tell you the truth , I am on the diet . ",
" That sounds ridiculous . Why ? ",
" Well , I am gaining weight these days , and I have to watch my calories . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Alison , would you like to have some more ?
You: No thanks . I have had enough .
Person: Actually you haven't have much .
You: To tell you the truth , I am on the diet .
Person: That sounds ridiculous . Why ?
You: Well , I am gaining weight these days , and I have to watch my calories .
|
[
"Welcome to my birthday party , I am so happy you can come . ",
" Thanks for inviting me . Here is the gift for you . Happy birthday , Francis ! Many more happy and healthy years for you ! ",
" Thank you , shall I open it now ? ",
" Yes , please do . ",
" Wow , a remote car model and my favorite brand . I really like it . That is so nice of you . ",
" Yeah , I was really struggling whether I should give you this nice little car . It was the last one they had and I really like it so much myself . ",
" Typical you , always wanting to keep the best things for yourself . The more I appreciate the gift now . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Welcome to my birthday party , I am so happy you can come .
You: Thanks for inviting me . Here is the gift for you . Happy birthday , Francis ! Many more happy and healthy years for you !
Person: Thank you , shall I open it now ?
You: Yes , please do .
Person: Wow , a remote car model and my favorite brand . I really like it . That is so nice of you .
You: Yeah , I was really struggling whether I should give you this nice little car . It was the last one they had and I really like it so much myself .
Person: Typical you , always wanting to keep the best things for yourself . The more I appreciate the gift now .
|
[
"Did you read the news that ' China's property prices rose at the fastest pace in 18 months in December , ending the year with rising fears of bubbles in the property market ' ? ",
" No . Does the newspaper say what has caused that ? ",
" Yes . It says the hike was a result of purchase rush in the fourth quarter on expectations of tightening politics . ",
" I think the government should make a serves of moves to cool the market . ",
" Right . The climbing property prices has become a headache for Chinese residents . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Did you read the news that ' China's property prices rose at the fastest pace in 18 months in December , ending the year with rising fears of bubbles in the property market ' ?
You: No . Does the newspaper say what has caused that ?
Person: Yes . It says the hike was a result of purchase rush in the fourth quarter on expectations of tightening politics .
You: I think the government should make a serves of moves to cool the market .
Person: Right . The climbing property prices has become a headache for Chinese residents .
|
[
"I think that show biz stars have a really easy life . They have lots of money , so they can buy almost anything they want . They β re famous , so everyone loves them . ",
" I think they must have horrible lives . All the paparazzi take photos of them wherever they go and whatever they do . They must get sick of it . ",
" I bet they love it really . Sure , they complain about it , but that just gets them more publicity , doesn β t it ? ",
" I think that few of the show biz stars want any publicity for themselves . They only want it for their films . ",
" No way ! They want publicity for themselves , so that they get invited to make more films , go to lots of cocktail parties , and even make albums ! They have such an easy life . They don β t even pay for drinks when they go to a cocktail party . ",
" Show biz stars have plenty of expenses . That β s why they need so much money . They need million of dollars to buy big , seclude houses and wonderful dresses . I bet most show biz stars would prefer to wear jeans and a t-shirt , but they can β t because their managers force them to wear clothes they don β t like . ",
" I don β t understand how you can have any sympathy for show biz stars . They β re overpaid , over-ambitious , and over-adored . ",
" I think you should give them some credit . They β re very talented people and they deserve all the money they earn . They even donate money to charity to help people who are less fortunate than themselves . ",
" Come on ! They only do that to get even more publicity for their films and themselves γ "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: I think that show biz stars have a really easy life . They have lots of money , so they can buy almost anything they want . They β re famous , so everyone loves them .
You: I think they must have horrible lives . All the paparazzi take photos of them wherever they go and whatever they do . They must get sick of it .
Person: I bet they love it really . Sure , they complain about it , but that just gets them more publicity , doesn β t it ?
You: I think that few of the show biz stars want any publicity for themselves . They only want it for their films .
Person: No way ! They want publicity for themselves , so that they get invited to make more films , go to lots of cocktail parties , and even make albums ! They have such an easy life . They don β t even pay for drinks when they go to a cocktail party .
You: Show biz stars have plenty of expenses . That β s why they need so much money . They need million of dollars to buy big , seclude houses and wonderful dresses . I bet most show biz stars would prefer to wear jeans and a t-shirt , but they can β t because their managers force them to wear clothes they don β t like .
Person: I don β t understand how you can have any sympathy for show biz stars . They β re overpaid , over-ambitious , and over-adored .
You: I think you should give them some credit . They β re very talented people and they deserve all the money they earn . They even donate money to charity to help people who are less fortunate than themselves .
Person: Come on ! They only do that to get even more publicity for their films and themselves γ
|
[
"Hi , it is a pleasant surprise ! ",
" Yeah , it β s been ages ! So how have you been ? ",
" Couldn β t be better . And you ? ",
" Just as usual , you know . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Hi , it is a pleasant surprise !
You: Yeah , it β s been ages ! So how have you been ?
Person: Couldn β t be better . And you ?
You: Just as usual , you know .
|
[
"The weather in Beijing is just beautiful ! ",
" Autumn is the best season in Beijing , you know . ",
" Yes , I can see . The summer heat is over , and the winter cold is still far away . ",
" What is the weather like in Washington at this time of this year ? ",
" Autumn is also very nice in Washington . ",
" Is it very cold in winter there ? ",
" No , it isn't . But sometimes it snows a lot in winter . ",
" Does it rain a lot in summer there ? ",
" Oh yes ! Sometimes it rains very heavily.How about here in Beijing ? ",
" There's a lot of rain in summer , but it seldom rains in autumn . ",
" I feel it's rather dry here . ",
" That's true . Many people from the south don't like the weather here . ",
" Are you from the south ? ",
" No , I'm from the north . I was born in Beijing , actually . ",
" I see.so this is your hometown ? "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: The weather in Beijing is just beautiful !
You: Autumn is the best season in Beijing , you know .
Person: Yes , I can see . The summer heat is over , and the winter cold is still far away .
You: What is the weather like in Washington at this time of this year ?
Person: Autumn is also very nice in Washington .
You: Is it very cold in winter there ?
Person: No , it isn't . But sometimes it snows a lot in winter .
You: Does it rain a lot in summer there ?
Person: Oh yes ! Sometimes it rains very heavily.How about here in Beijing ?
You: There's a lot of rain in summer , but it seldom rains in autumn .
Person: I feel it's rather dry here .
You: That's true . Many people from the south don't like the weather here .
Person: Are you from the south ?
You: No , I'm from the north . I was born in Beijing , actually .
Person: I see.so this is your hometown ?
|
[
"Mike , come and look at this painting of shrimp ! It is so simple yet so vivid ! ",
" Yeah . It is incredible ! Is it the work of Qi Bakshi ? ",
" Yes , it is . How do you know that ? ",
" Well , Qi is famous all over the world , isn β t he ? Besides I am quite interested in Chinese painting . ",
" Cool ! What kind of Chinese painting do you prefer , free sketch or claborate-style painting ? ",
" I prefer free sketch , especially the landscape paintings . I can always feel peace and harmony from those landscape paintings . ",
" That's true . Chinese art stresses the harmony between man and nature , which is an important part of China's traditional culture . ",
" I love this art exhibition ! ",
" So do I . Let β s go to other areas to see what they have got , shall we ? ",
" OK . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Mike , come and look at this painting of shrimp ! It is so simple yet so vivid !
You: Yeah . It is incredible ! Is it the work of Qi Bakshi ?
Person: Yes , it is . How do you know that ?
You: Well , Qi is famous all over the world , isn β t he ? Besides I am quite interested in Chinese painting .
Person: Cool ! What kind of Chinese painting do you prefer , free sketch or claborate-style painting ?
You: I prefer free sketch , especially the landscape paintings . I can always feel peace and harmony from those landscape paintings .
Person: That's true . Chinese art stresses the harmony between man and nature , which is an important part of China's traditional culture .
You: I love this art exhibition !
Person: So do I . Let β s go to other areas to see what they have got , shall we ?
You: OK .
|
[
"Nick , it's very nice of you to see me off . ",
" You're welcome . Did you have a good time on this vacation ? ",
" Very well . If I leave I'll miss you . ",
" Me too . Please write to me as soon as you get Boston . ",
" I'm sure and I remembered your phone number . I'll call you . ",
" OK , they begin to register . ",
" It's time I left . ",
" Have a nice journey ! Do give my regards to your parents . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Nick , it's very nice of you to see me off .
You: You're welcome . Did you have a good time on this vacation ?
Person: Very well . If I leave I'll miss you .
You: Me too . Please write to me as soon as you get Boston .
Person: I'm sure and I remembered your phone number . I'll call you .
You: OK , they begin to register .
Person: It's time I left .
You: Have a nice journey ! Do give my regards to your parents .
|
[
"What are your working hours ? ",
" Eight to twelve in the morning , two to six in the afternoon . ",
" Much better than mine . ",
" What are your hours ? ",
" Mine aren't fixed . Sometimes I do the day shift , sometimes the night shift . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: What are your working hours ?
You: Eight to twelve in the morning , two to six in the afternoon .
Person: Much better than mine .
You: What are your hours ?
Person: Mine aren't fixed . Sometimes I do the day shift , sometimes the night shift .
|
[
"Would it be all right if I went home next weekend ? ",
" For What ? ",
" Well , I want to surprise my brother showing up for his birthday . ",
" Well , that sounds like it would be OK . Just be careful . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Would it be all right if I went home next weekend ?
You: For What ?
Person: Well , I want to surprise my brother showing up for his birthday .
You: Well , that sounds like it would be OK . Just be careful .
|
[
"Could you tell me what university you went to , Mr . Smith ? ",
" I went to Yale University . ",
" Did you ? And what did you study ? ",
" I have a B . A . in Economics . ",
" Would you mind telling me how old you are ? ",
" I'm twenty-seven . ",
" And could you tell me what other jobs you have had ? ",
" Yes , I have worked in a bank for the last years . ",
" And what was your salary at the bank ? ",
" I got $ 500 a week . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Could you tell me what university you went to , Mr . Smith ?
You: I went to Yale University .
Person: Did you ? And what did you study ?
You: I have a B . A . in Economics .
Person: Would you mind telling me how old you are ?
You: I'm twenty-seven .
Person: And could you tell me what other jobs you have had ?
You: Yes , I have worked in a bank for the last years .
Person: And what was your salary at the bank ?
You: I got $ 500 a week .
|
[
"Hi , Jane . How are you doing this morning ? ",
" I'm all right , thanks . Just a little tired . ",
" Late night ? ",
" Yeah , I got home around two . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Hi , Jane . How are you doing this morning ?
You: I'm all right , thanks . Just a little tired .
Person: Late night ?
You: Yeah , I got home around two .
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[
"I am going to celebrate my birthday with you all in a night club this year , what do you say ? ",
" Fantastic ! I enjoy clubbing , especially those clubs with live bands . The only fly in the ointment is that the air is bad , full of smoke , and the music is too loud , so conversations are not really possible . Once I nearly got burnt by a cigarette . ",
" How did that happen ? ",
" A wild dancer dropped it on my left foot and said nothing about it . If I had drunk enough and I would have had the bold to punch him in the face . ",
" Sounds cool ! But that is not what a lady should do . People are easy to lose head in a night club and being drunk . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: I am going to celebrate my birthday with you all in a night club this year , what do you say ?
You: Fantastic ! I enjoy clubbing , especially those clubs with live bands . The only fly in the ointment is that the air is bad , full of smoke , and the music is too loud , so conversations are not really possible . Once I nearly got burnt by a cigarette .
Person: How did that happen ?
You: A wild dancer dropped it on my left foot and said nothing about it . If I had drunk enough and I would have had the bold to punch him in the face .
Person: Sounds cool ! But that is not what a lady should do . People are easy to lose head in a night club and being drunk .
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[
"What do you do for a living ? ",
" I β m a doctor . ",
" Really ? Do you like it ? ",
" Yes , I do . It β s very interesting . What β s your job ? ",
" I β m a bus driver . ",
" Oh , do you enjoy it ? ",
" No , I don β t really like it . It β s boring . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: What do you do for a living ?
You: I β m a doctor .
Person: Really ? Do you like it ?
You: Yes , I do . It β s very interesting . What β s your job ?
Person: I β m a bus driver .
You: Oh , do you enjoy it ?
Person: No , I don β t really like it . It β s boring .
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[
"what a nice garden ! Look at these tulips ! ",
" that would be a good shot . Can you take my picture here , dear ? Please try to get the garden in the frame as well . ",
" all right . Would you please stand closer to the flower bed ? Good . Smile . Say \" cheese \" . OK , got you . That's terrific . ",
" thanks . Could you take one more from this angle ? ",
" no problem . ",
" now let's have one together . ",
" do you know how to set the timer ? ",
" let me see ... set the timer first and push the button , oh , come here . ",
" OK , let's have a try . ",
" cheese ... ",
" did it come out ? ",
" yes , but it's blurred and a little dark . ",
" never mind . Let's go to the falls and try again . ",
" Ok , let's go . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: what a nice garden ! Look at these tulips !
You: that would be a good shot . Can you take my picture here , dear ? Please try to get the garden in the frame as well .
Person: all right . Would you please stand closer to the flower bed ? Good . Smile . Say " cheese " . OK , got you . That's terrific .
You: thanks . Could you take one more from this angle ?
Person: no problem .
You: now let's have one together .
Person: do you know how to set the timer ?
You: let me see ... set the timer first and push the button , oh , come here .
Person: OK , let's have a try .
You: cheese ...
Person: did it come out ?
You: yes , but it's blurred and a little dark .
Person: never mind . Let's go to the falls and try again .
You: Ok , let's go .
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[
"Did you watch television last night , Charles ? ",
" Yes , I did . ",
" It was a good game , wasn't it ? ",
" Oh , I didn't watch the football match . I wanted to but my wife preferred to see the old film . ",
" What a pity . It was quite exciting . Both teams played very well . ",
" How did it finish ? ",
" It finished in a draw . What was the film like ? ",
" It was quite good . But . I missed the beginning of it because I had to eat first . ",
" Did your wife enjoy it ? ",
" No , she didn't . After half an hour she stopped watching and started to read a book . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Did you watch television last night , Charles ?
You: Yes , I did .
Person: It was a good game , wasn't it ?
You: Oh , I didn't watch the football match . I wanted to but my wife preferred to see the old film .
Person: What a pity . It was quite exciting . Both teams played very well .
You: How did it finish ?
Person: It finished in a draw . What was the film like ?
You: It was quite good . But . I missed the beginning of it because I had to eat first .
Person: Did your wife enjoy it ?
You: No , she didn't . After half an hour she stopped watching and started to read a book .
|
[
"I β m forming a music band . ",
" Do you already know how to play an instrument ? ",
" Uh ... Yeah ! I β Ve told you a thousand times that I β m learning to play the drums . Now that I know how to play well , I would like to form a rock band . ",
" Aside from yourself , who are the other members of the band ? ",
" We have a guy who plays guitar , and another who plays bass.Although we still haven β t found anyone to be our singer . You told me that you had some musical talent , right ? ",
" Yes , I β m a singer . ",
" Perfect . So you can audition this weekend here at my house . ",
" Great ! Wait here ? You don β t have enough room for the amplifiers , microphones or even your drums ! By the way where do you keep them or practice ? "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: I β m forming a music band .
You: Do you already know how to play an instrument ?
Person: Uh ... Yeah ! I β Ve told you a thousand times that I β m learning to play the drums . Now that I know how to play well , I would like to form a rock band .
You: Aside from yourself , who are the other members of the band ?
Person: We have a guy who plays guitar , and another who plays bass.Although we still haven β t found anyone to be our singer . You told me that you had some musical talent , right ?
You: Yes , I β m a singer .
Person: Perfect . So you can audition this weekend here at my house .
You: Great ! Wait here ? You don β t have enough room for the amplifiers , microphones or even your drums ! By the way where do you keep them or practice ?
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[
"I β m sorry , dad . But you can β t do that . It β s for me to decide . ",
" Oh , I see . You β Ve already decided , have you ? Now , you listen to me , you β re only 19 . ",
" I didn β t say I β d already decided , dad . I said it was for me to decide . There is a difference . ",
" Oh . So you think you can just do whatever you want , do you ? ",
" I didn β t say that either . I was hoping we could discuss the matter together . I want your advice but I don β t want you to tell me what to do . I β Ve got to make decisions for myself , dad . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: I β m sorry , dad . But you can β t do that . It β s for me to decide .
You: Oh , I see . You β Ve already decided , have you ? Now , you listen to me , you β re only 19 .
Person: I didn β t say I β d already decided , dad . I said it was for me to decide . There is a difference .
You: Oh . So you think you can just do whatever you want , do you ?
Person: I didn β t say that either . I was hoping we could discuss the matter together . I want your advice but I don β t want you to tell me what to do . I β Ve got to make decisions for myself , dad .
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[
"Hello , Friendship Restaurant . May I help you ? ",
" I'd like to book a table tonight . ",
" Yes , Sir . For how many people , please ? ",
" Eight . ",
" What time ? ",
" Eight o'clock tonight , would you please set us in a private room ? ",
" So sorry , we're fully booked in that room . Would you like to make reservation some other time ? ",
" Maybe not , thank you all the same then . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Hello , Friendship Restaurant . May I help you ?
You: I'd like to book a table tonight .
Person: Yes , Sir . For how many people , please ?
You: Eight .
Person: What time ?
You: Eight o'clock tonight , would you please set us in a private room ?
Person: So sorry , we're fully booked in that room . Would you like to make reservation some other time ?
You: Maybe not , thank you all the same then .
|
[
"Hey , Zina . You're here early today . ",
" Yeah , I'm going to be making phone calls all day . What a blast . ",
" I just wanted to say thanks for putting us on the map so fast . I appreciate it . ",
" Save it , Vince . After I put my first million in the bank , I'll say you're welcome . ",
" Fair enough.Keep up the good work . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Hey , Zina . You're here early today .
You: Yeah , I'm going to be making phone calls all day . What a blast .
Person: I just wanted to say thanks for putting us on the map so fast . I appreciate it .
You: Save it , Vince . After I put my first million in the bank , I'll say you're welcome .
Person: Fair enough.Keep up the good work .
|
[
"That is the most beautiful sunset ! ",
" Let's stop the car and enjoy it for a minute . ",
" Here is a good place . Let's get out . ",
" Wow . We don't get to see this in the city ! ",
" Mother Nature is quite an artist . ",
" Look behind us at the mountains ! They're reflecting pink ! ",
" Amazing . The sun is almost gone and yet there is still color everywhere ! ",
" Where is our camera ? Let's see if we can catch this on film ! "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: That is the most beautiful sunset !
You: Let's stop the car and enjoy it for a minute .
Person: Here is a good place . Let's get out .
You: Wow . We don't get to see this in the city !
Person: Mother Nature is quite an artist .
You: Look behind us at the mountains ! They're reflecting pink !
Person: Amazing . The sun is almost gone and yet there is still color everywhere !
You: Where is our camera ? Let's see if we can catch this on film !
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[
"What a nice day ! Why don't we go for an outing ? ",
" Sure.Where would you suggest ? ",
" How about going to the suburbs ? ",
" Sounds good . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: What a nice day ! Why don't we go for an outing ?
You: Sure.Where would you suggest ?
Person: How about going to the suburbs ?
You: Sounds good .
|
[
"Hi , Bill . ",
" Hi , Jim . ",
" Where is that cool guy , Dick ? I haven β t seen him for two weeks . ",
" He β s been sick since he came back from Italy . ",
" Bummer , I β m sorry to hear that , is he better now ? ",
" Yes , Doctor William said that he could come back to work ASAP . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Hi , Bill .
You: Hi , Jim .
Person: Where is that cool guy , Dick ? I haven β t seen him for two weeks .
You: He β s been sick since he came back from Italy .
Person: Bummer , I β m sorry to hear that , is he better now ?
You: Yes , Doctor William said that he could come back to work ASAP .
|
[
"Where's Tom this evening ? ",
" He's a little sick under the weather . ",
" Really ! What's the matter with him ? ",
" He has the flu . ",
" Tell him I was asking about him . ",
" I will . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Where's Tom this evening ?
You: He's a little sick under the weather .
Person: Really ! What's the matter with him ?
You: He has the flu .
Person: Tell him I was asking about him .
You: I will .
|
[
"Maybe you should talk to the teacher . ",
" No , it's no use . ",
" You never know unless you try . ",
" I know . She won't change my grade . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Maybe you should talk to the teacher .
You: No , it's no use .
Person: You never know unless you try .
You: I know . She won't change my grade .
|
[
"well , I finished my last final today . ",
" the end of all the hard work for my master's . what a nice feeling to get my degree ! ",
" do you want to attend the convocation ? ",
" certainly . After years of hard work , I wouldn't miss it . By the way , where can I find cap and gown ? ",
" do you want to have them made or do you want to rent them ? ",
" oh , I think they're provided by the school for that special day . ",
" no . those you have to provide for yourself . ",
" what do most of the students do ? ",
" well , most of them only need a cap and gown for that particular convocation service , but some of the education majors have had them made , because they will be faculty members , and they'll need them f ",
" then , I might as well have them made . ",
" Mary , don't move . Stand right there . It's a good shot . The background is very pretty . ",
" hold it a second . I want to fix my hairpin . ",
" it doesn't matter . Say'cheese ' . ",
" here's Lisa . May I take a picture with her ? ",
" Certainly . Ok , got you . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: well , I finished my last final today .
You: the end of all the hard work for my master's . what a nice feeling to get my degree !
Person: do you want to attend the convocation ?
You: certainly . After years of hard work , I wouldn't miss it . By the way , where can I find cap and gown ?
Person: do you want to have them made or do you want to rent them ?
You: oh , I think they're provided by the school for that special day .
Person: no . those you have to provide for yourself .
You: what do most of the students do ?
Person: well , most of them only need a cap and gown for that particular convocation service , but some of the education majors have had them made , because they will be faculty members , and they'll need them f
You: then , I might as well have them made .
Person: Mary , don't move . Stand right there . It's a good shot . The background is very pretty .
You: hold it a second . I want to fix my hairpin .
Person: it doesn't matter . Say'cheese ' .
You: here's Lisa . May I take a picture with her ?
Person: Certainly . Ok , got you .
|
[
"Do you mind if I ask you a question ? ",
" No , not at all . Go ahead . ",
" What do you do in order to improve your English ? ",
" I go to movies ; I go to lectures ; I listen to the radio ; I do lots of things . Most importantly , I practice every chance I get . ",
" It β s a good idea to have a radio , isn β t it ? ",
" Sure . It β s like understanding on the telephone β β you can β t see the speaker ! It β s great for improving listening comprehension . ",
" It takes a long time to learn a language , doesn β t it ? ",
" It certainly does . But if you practice speaking every spare minute and learn useful sentences every day you can make big progress . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Do you mind if I ask you a question ?
You: No , not at all . Go ahead .
Person: What do you do in order to improve your English ?
You: I go to movies ; I go to lectures ; I listen to the radio ; I do lots of things . Most importantly , I practice every chance I get .
Person: It β s a good idea to have a radio , isn β t it ?
You: Sure . It β s like understanding on the telephone β β you can β t see the speaker ! It β s great for improving listening comprehension .
Person: It takes a long time to learn a language , doesn β t it ?
You: It certainly does . But if you practice speaking every spare minute and learn useful sentences every day you can make big progress .
|
[
"Good morning , Sue . ",
" Good morning , Tom.How are you ? ",
" I'm fine , thanks , how about yourself ? ",
" Things couldn't be better.Where are you going now ? ",
" I am heading for the library . I've got a research project to do.How about you ? ",
" I'm going to the English class.It ' ll start in five minutes , I've got to run . ",
" See you later , alligator . ",
" After a while , crocodile . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Good morning , Sue .
You: Good morning , Tom.How are you ?
Person: I'm fine , thanks , how about yourself ?
You: Things couldn't be better.Where are you going now ?
Person: I am heading for the library . I've got a research project to do.How about you ?
You: I'm going to the English class.It ' ll start in five minutes , I've got to run .
Person: See you later , alligator .
You: After a while , crocodile .
|
[
"Is the environment a big issues in your country ? It is in mine . ",
" It is in mine too.The biggest issue is water . The climate is dry and so water conservation is very important . ",
" What methods do you use to conserve water ? ",
" Water is rationed . We can only use a certain amount each month . It means that we cannot use some modern household items , like washing machines . They use too much water . ",
" I see . I think the biggest environment problem in my country is air pollution . ",
" Yes , I agree . The air here is much more polluted than in my country . Of course , my country is more agricultural and has much less industry . ",
" We have reduced emission of air pollutants in recent years , but cars are still a major source of them . Factories have become cleaner as stricter environment pollution law have been introduced . ",
" The problem is now on a truly global scale . I don β t believe that any single country can do anything about it . ",
" I think you β re right . There needs to be an international response to this problem . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Is the environment a big issues in your country ? It is in mine .
You: It is in mine too.The biggest issue is water . The climate is dry and so water conservation is very important .
Person: What methods do you use to conserve water ?
You: Water is rationed . We can only use a certain amount each month . It means that we cannot use some modern household items , like washing machines . They use too much water .
Person: I see . I think the biggest environment problem in my country is air pollution .
You: Yes , I agree . The air here is much more polluted than in my country . Of course , my country is more agricultural and has much less industry .
Person: We have reduced emission of air pollutants in recent years , but cars are still a major source of them . Factories have become cleaner as stricter environment pollution law have been introduced .
You: The problem is now on a truly global scale . I don β t believe that any single country can do anything about it .
Person: I think you β re right . There needs to be an international response to this problem .
|
[
"Hurry up . Time is running out . ",
" I see . I have run as fast as I can . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Hurry up . Time is running out .
You: I see . I have run as fast as I can .
|
[
"Hi Cody , how did practicing go this week ? ",
" Well I had several tests and an oral presentation this week so I didn β t get a chance to memorize the second page , but I think I mastered the tricky section . ",
" Great ! Warm up with some scales and arpeggios first . Good , good . This week , work on keeping the rhythm steady when you play the last part with the sixteenth note . Now let β s take a look at this ",
" Charles ? Before I start I was wondering if it was ok if I put a small crescendo in here and then decrescendo back to pianissimo again over here ? ",
" It might work . I β ll have to hear it.Show me what you β Ve done . ",
" It was horrible ! I played play it much better at home ! ",
" It β s just nerves . Just play the right hand for now . One two three four five six , ta ti tri-ple-ti . Good , good . Don β t forget the accidentals ! The key signature says that note should be a G-sharp b ",
" Is that better ? ",
" Yes , much better . Watch where you lift your foot off the pedal . What was that ? ",
" Sorry ! The stretch for that octave is always hard to make . ",
" That's ok , keep going , you β re moving ahead by leaps and bounds . Watch your dynamics ! Keep your elbows lifted . Remember to stroke the keys , don β t pound . That β s better ! Remember that as a pianist or any "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Hi Cody , how did practicing go this week ?
You: Well I had several tests and an oral presentation this week so I didn β t get a chance to memorize the second page , but I think I mastered the tricky section .
Person: Great ! Warm up with some scales and arpeggios first . Good , good . This week , work on keeping the rhythm steady when you play the last part with the sixteenth note . Now let β s take a look at this
You: Charles ? Before I start I was wondering if it was ok if I put a small crescendo in here and then decrescendo back to pianissimo again over here ?
Person: It might work . I β ll have to hear it.Show me what you β Ve done .
You: It was horrible ! I played play it much better at home !
Person: It β s just nerves . Just play the right hand for now . One two three four five six , ta ti tri-ple-ti . Good , good . Don β t forget the accidentals ! The key signature says that note should be a G-sharp b
You: Is that better ?
Person: Yes , much better . Watch where you lift your foot off the pedal . What was that ?
You: Sorry ! The stretch for that octave is always hard to make .
Person: That's ok , keep going , you β re moving ahead by leaps and bounds . Watch your dynamics ! Keep your elbows lifted . Remember to stroke the keys , don β t pound . That β s better ! Remember that as a pianist or any
|
[
"Can you tell me the time ? ",
" It's 5:30 by my watch . ",
" Is your watch right ? ",
" Yes . There's only a few seconds in a whole month . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Can you tell me the time ?
You: It's 5:30 by my watch .
Person: Is your watch right ?
You: Yes . There's only a few seconds in a whole month .
|
[
"I heard that you're going on your first date Friday night . ",
" Are you angry , Lisa ? ",
" Angry ? Why would I be ? ",
" Please don't tell my mom . ",
" Come on . Dating is a part of young people's social life . Besides , you're sixteen already . ",
" I'm glad that you see it that way . ",
" Do you want to borrow my coat ? I have a black coat that would look smashing on you . ",
" Thank you so much , Lisa ! "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: I heard that you're going on your first date Friday night .
You: Are you angry , Lisa ?
Person: Angry ? Why would I be ?
You: Please don't tell my mom .
Person: Come on . Dating is a part of young people's social life . Besides , you're sixteen already .
You: I'm glad that you see it that way .
Person: Do you want to borrow my coat ? I have a black coat that would look smashing on you .
You: Thank you so much , Lisa !
|
[
"Hi , Mary , long time no see . ",
" I heard through the grapevine that your getting married . ",
" Yes , next March . ",
" Congratulations , I hope everything works out . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Hi , Mary , long time no see .
You: I heard through the grapevine that your getting married .
Person: Yes , next March .
You: Congratulations , I hope everything works out .
|
[
"Jim and you are bosom friends , aren't you ? ",
" I wouldn't say so . ",
" What do you mean ? ",
" Well , I thought he was , but he ends up to be a con man . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Jim and you are bosom friends , aren't you ?
You: I wouldn't say so .
Person: What do you mean ?
You: Well , I thought he was , but he ends up to be a con man .
|
[
"is everything alright ? ",
" yes , everything is fine . ",
" what took so long ? I thought your flight was supposed to arrive 3 hours ago ! ",
" didn't they announce that our flight was delayed ? ",
" I didn't hear anything about a delay . I thought everything was running on time . What happened ? ",
" we boarded the plane on time , but then we were held up for almost an hour due to a maintenance problem . ",
" then what ? Your plane was three hours late ! ",
" we finally took off , but about 30 minutes later , the captain came on the loudspeaker to warn us that there would be some bad turbulence for most of the flight . ",
" turbulence is pretty normal , isn't it ? ",
" yes , but this was the worst turbulence I'd ever experienced in my life ! Everyone started getting sick . The flight attendants had to stay in their seats . The captain decided to land early . ",
" so where did you land ? ",
" we landed in Southampton and waited an hour for the storms to pass and then took off again . ",
" that sounds like a nightmare ! ",
" it wasn't too bad . At lease I'm alive . ",
" have you had anything to eat ? ",
" I managed to get a sandwich from a flight attendant . How about you ? ",
" I had a few coffees while I was waiting . Let's get out of here ! "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: is everything alright ?
You: yes , everything is fine .
Person: what took so long ? I thought your flight was supposed to arrive 3 hours ago !
You: didn't they announce that our flight was delayed ?
Person: I didn't hear anything about a delay . I thought everything was running on time . What happened ?
You: we boarded the plane on time , but then we were held up for almost an hour due to a maintenance problem .
Person: then what ? Your plane was three hours late !
You: we finally took off , but about 30 minutes later , the captain came on the loudspeaker to warn us that there would be some bad turbulence for most of the flight .
Person: turbulence is pretty normal , isn't it ?
You: yes , but this was the worst turbulence I'd ever experienced in my life ! Everyone started getting sick . The flight attendants had to stay in their seats . The captain decided to land early .
Person: so where did you land ?
You: we landed in Southampton and waited an hour for the storms to pass and then took off again .
Person: that sounds like a nightmare !
You: it wasn't too bad . At lease I'm alive .
Person: have you had anything to eat ?
You: I managed to get a sandwich from a flight attendant . How about you ?
Person: I had a few coffees while I was waiting . Let's get out of here !
|
[
"What date is it today ? ",
" Today is December 23,2002 . ",
" Oh , the day after tomorrow is Christmas . ",
" Merry Christmas to you ! "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: What date is it today ?
You: Today is December 23,2002 .
Person: Oh , the day after tomorrow is Christmas .
You: Merry Christmas to you !
|
[
"Hello ! I'm Penny , I moved here just now . ",
" Oh , Penny , I'm Leonard , glad to meet you . ",
" Nice to meet you , too . I thought I should come and say hello to you . I haven't known anybody . ",
" It is hard to get used to a new place , isn't it ? ",
" Yes . Would you like to come here later to have a coffee ? Bring all your family . ",
" We'd like to . Can you tell me when we go ? ",
" About 4 . ",
" OK . Do you want us to bring something ? ",
" No , just come here . ",
" OK , see you later . ",
" Bye . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Hello ! I'm Penny , I moved here just now .
You: Oh , Penny , I'm Leonard , glad to meet you .
Person: Nice to meet you , too . I thought I should come and say hello to you . I haven't known anybody .
You: It is hard to get used to a new place , isn't it ?
Person: Yes . Would you like to come here later to have a coffee ? Bring all your family .
You: We'd like to . Can you tell me when we go ?
Person: About 4 .
You: OK . Do you want us to bring something ?
Person: No , just come here .
You: OK , see you later .
Person: Bye .
|
[
"I do feel like a trip to Florida on such a gloomy day in New York , to enjoy the sunshine while lying on the beaches of Florida . ",
" That's a great idea . It's the best season for tourists in Florida . You can also get a good sun-tan there . ",
" But if the sunshine is too strong , it might damage the eyes and the skin . ",
" You can put on your shades . And remember don't make your skin look like a tomato . Or else after that your skin will begin to flake off . You may even wind up with skin cancer . ",
" I see . Overdoing it will do more harm than good . ",
" You said it . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: I do feel like a trip to Florida on such a gloomy day in New York , to enjoy the sunshine while lying on the beaches of Florida .
You: That's a great idea . It's the best season for tourists in Florida . You can also get a good sun-tan there .
Person: But if the sunshine is too strong , it might damage the eyes and the skin .
You: You can put on your shades . And remember don't make your skin look like a tomato . Or else after that your skin will begin to flake off . You may even wind up with skin cancer .
Person: I see . Overdoing it will do more harm than good .
You: You said it .
|
[
"I just finished reading this article ' Getting Old Gracefully ' . It's a very good article . ",
" What does it say ? ",
" A lot of things . There is a part about how old people should accept being old and stop feeling restless . You really should read it . ",
" Thank you . But I don't think I'll bother . ",
" Why not ? What this article says makes good sense to me . If you read it , I'm sure you'll agree with me . ",
" I don't think I'll have any trouble with getting old . But perhaps you can keep the article for a while , I may read it later . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: I just finished reading this article ' Getting Old Gracefully ' . It's a very good article .
You: What does it say ?
Person: A lot of things . There is a part about how old people should accept being old and stop feeling restless . You really should read it .
You: Thank you . But I don't think I'll bother .
Person: Why not ? What this article says makes good sense to me . If you read it , I'm sure you'll agree with me .
You: I don't think I'll have any trouble with getting old . But perhaps you can keep the article for a while , I may read it later .
|
[
"Thanks for coming shopping with me . ",
" I'm so honored that you thought to ask me . ",
" I've never given a speech in front of a thousand people before . ",
" You're going to do great . And you're going to look great . ",
" Thanks . Now let's decide which one of these suits looks best for this occasion . ",
" I still like the olive one best . There's a tailor here who can take up the sleeves for you . ",
" The question is , can he have it done before Friday ? ",
" These guys are professional . I think they can have it done tomorrow . Let's ask . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Thanks for coming shopping with me .
You: I'm so honored that you thought to ask me .
Person: I've never given a speech in front of a thousand people before .
You: You're going to do great . And you're going to look great .
Person: Thanks . Now let's decide which one of these suits looks best for this occasion .
You: I still like the olive one best . There's a tailor here who can take up the sleeves for you .
Person: The question is , can he have it done before Friday ?
You: These guys are professional . I think they can have it done tomorrow . Let's ask .
|
[
"I love slim girls , don β t you ? ",
" Not particularly . I like fat girls . ",
" And I like a girl with good skin , do you ? ",
" I can β t say I do . What I like a girl with good manners . ",
" Well , yes . But surely you like a girl with a nice figure . ",
" Yes . But I like a girl with a nice personality . ",
" But you like a girl to be rich , surely ? ",
" Not particularly . I like a girl to be good . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: I love slim girls , don β t you ?
You: Not particularly . I like fat girls .
Person: And I like a girl with good skin , do you ?
You: I can β t say I do . What I like a girl with good manners .
Person: Well , yes . But surely you like a girl with a nice figure .
You: Yes . But I like a girl with a nice personality .
Person: But you like a girl to be rich , surely ?
You: Not particularly . I like a girl to be good .
|
[
"What's going on here ? ",
" We're waiting in line to get one of Master Li's Chinese couplets . I got one last year and I had good luck all year ! ",
" Master Li ? Who's that ? ",
" He's Taipei's most famous calligraphy master ! Quick ! Get in line ! ",
" I will ! I could use some good luck ! "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: What's going on here ?
You: We're waiting in line to get one of Master Li's Chinese couplets . I got one last year and I had good luck all year !
Person: Master Li ? Who's that ?
You: He's Taipei's most famous calligraphy master ! Quick ! Get in line !
Person: I will ! I could use some good luck !
|
[
"I suppose you like cinematography and costumes and that sort of stuff ? ",
" Yes , I do . The look of a picture is very important . ",
" I think sound is even more important ! Guns , bombs , sirens--that's what makes a movie exciting ! ",
" You wouldn't know a good movie even if it bit you on the nose . ",
" In my book , all a good movie needs is a chase scene and lots of things that blow up . ",
" Enough ! If we don't finish the game , there won't be time for any movies tonight ! "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: I suppose you like cinematography and costumes and that sort of stuff ?
You: Yes , I do . The look of a picture is very important .
Person: I think sound is even more important ! Guns , bombs , sirens--that's what makes a movie exciting !
You: You wouldn't know a good movie even if it bit you on the nose .
Person: In my book , all a good movie needs is a chase scene and lots of things that blow up .
You: Enough ! If we don't finish the game , there won't be time for any movies tonight !
|
[
"What day is today ? ",
" It's Thursday , I think . ",
" Tomorrow is Friday . It's going to be the weekend . ",
" We're busy on weekdays , but we'll have a good rest at the weekend . ",
" We'll meet again in a few days . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: What day is today ?
You: It's Thursday , I think .
Person: Tomorrow is Friday . It's going to be the weekend .
You: We're busy on weekdays , but we'll have a good rest at the weekend .
Person: We'll meet again in a few days .
|
[
"I decided to go for this kind of life . ",
" Try to keep cool . It's not an easy take . ",
" I know . I always hope for the best and prepare for the worst . ",
" Then you will be in line for a doom . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: I decided to go for this kind of life .
You: Try to keep cool . It's not an easy take .
Person: I know . I always hope for the best and prepare for the worst .
You: Then you will be in line for a doom .
|
[
"What day is it today ? ",
" It's Friday . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: What day is it today ?
You: It's Friday .
|
[
"Are you new to this school ? ",
" Yes , I β m new . ",
" Is this your first year in college ? ",
" I transferred from another school . ",
" Where did you transfer from ? ",
" I was at PCC before . ",
" Why did you transfer ? ",
" I was going to go here first , but my grades weren β t good enough . ",
" Did you like it at PCC ? ",
" PCC is an incredible school . ",
" Well , I wish you luck here . ",
" I β m sure I β ll like it here . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Are you new to this school ?
You: Yes , I β m new .
Person: Is this your first year in college ?
You: I transferred from another school .
Person: Where did you transfer from ?
You: I was at PCC before .
Person: Why did you transfer ?
You: I was going to go here first , but my grades weren β t good enough .
Person: Did you like it at PCC ?
You: PCC is an incredible school .
Person: Well , I wish you luck here .
You: I β m sure I β ll like it here .
|
[
"There is something wrong with my girlfriend . ",
" What's the trouble ? ",
" The department manager is all over her . He says he loves her . ",
" What about your friend ? Did she fall for him ? ",
" Of course not ! She thinks he's an apple-head . She doesn't like an apple-headed man , you know . ",
" Now you don't have the butterflies in your stomach , do you ? "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: There is something wrong with my girlfriend .
You: What's the trouble ?
Person: The department manager is all over her . He says he loves her .
You: What about your friend ? Did she fall for him ?
Person: Of course not ! She thinks he's an apple-head . She doesn't like an apple-headed man , you know .
You: Now you don't have the butterflies in your stomach , do you ?
|
[
"Are you ready to go to the bank ? ",
" Sure , what do you need to do there ? ",
" There β s problem with my bank statement . There β s a mistake on it . I also need to withdraw some money some the ATM . ",
" I have to exchange some money . ",
" that β s right . You β re going away next week . ",
" I also want to see if my salary has been paid into my bank account . There was a problem last week . ",
" I have to pay my credit bill too . If I don β t pay it soon , the credit card company will charge me interest . ",
" Their interest rates are usually quite high . It β s a good idea to pay off your credit card debts before they attract interest . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Are you ready to go to the bank ?
You: Sure , what do you need to do there ?
Person: There β s problem with my bank statement . There β s a mistake on it . I also need to withdraw some money some the ATM .
You: I have to exchange some money .
Person: that β s right . You β re going away next week .
You: I also want to see if my salary has been paid into my bank account . There was a problem last week .
Person: I have to pay my credit bill too . If I don β t pay it soon , the credit card company will charge me interest .
You: Their interest rates are usually quite high . It β s a good idea to pay off your credit card debts before they attract interest .
|
[
"Hey Mike . What are you doing ? ",
" Nothing much . What are you up to ? ",
" I was just concerned about Sam . He hasn't been himself lately . ",
" He took the civil service exam and failed . ",
" That sucks . He must feel depressed . ",
" Yeah . He's been sitting in his room everyday for the last 4 days . ",
" Why don't we take him out ? We can try to take his mind off of it . In the least show him that we're there for him . ",
" That's a great idea . Why don't you call him . I already talked to him a couple of times and it might be good for him to hear from somebody else . ",
" Ok . I'll call you back after I'm done . ",
" Sounds good . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Hey Mike . What are you doing ?
You: Nothing much . What are you up to ?
Person: I was just concerned about Sam . He hasn't been himself lately .
You: He took the civil service exam and failed .
Person: That sucks . He must feel depressed .
You: Yeah . He's been sitting in his room everyday for the last 4 days .
Person: Why don't we take him out ? We can try to take his mind off of it . In the least show him that we're there for him .
You: That's a great idea . Why don't you call him . I already talked to him a couple of times and it might be good for him to hear from somebody else .
Person: Ok . I'll call you back after I'm done .
You: Sounds good .
|
[
"Did you hear Peter just retired ? ",
" Are you sure ? He is quite young , isn't he ? ",
" He is not young as he looks . I think he's almost sixty . ",
" Really ? He looks so young . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Did you hear Peter just retired ?
You: Are you sure ? He is quite young , isn't he ?
Person: He is not young as he looks . I think he's almost sixty .
You: Really ? He looks so young .
|
[
"Hello , Steven . Congratulations ! ",
" Thank you . ",
" How's your married life ? ",
" We're happy together now . We both think that we're a well-matched couple . ",
" That's very good . It's said that marriage is the Ab of love . But the words may not be right . ",
" The situation differs in person . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Hello , Steven . Congratulations !
You: Thank you .
Person: How's your married life ?
You: We're happy together now . We both think that we're a well-matched couple .
Person: That's very good . It's said that marriage is the Ab of love . But the words may not be right .
You: The situation differs in person .
|
[
"We have waited for a long time . When will we start ? ",
" Take it easy . I have to cut my losses . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: We have waited for a long time . When will we start ?
You: Take it easy . I have to cut my losses .
|
[
"The tranquility of the night , the chirping of some insects , everything is so natural ! ",
" I felt as if I had been in a different world . ",
" And I was overwhelmed by this scene , too . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: The tranquility of the night , the chirping of some insects , everything is so natural !
You: I felt as if I had been in a different world .
Person: And I was overwhelmed by this scene , too .
|
[
"I'd like to reserve a table for three at 6:30 this evening . ",
" Let me check . Hold on , please ... Yes , that's fine . Smoking or nonsmoking area ? ",
" Nonsmoking , please . ",
" All right . May I have your name ? ",
" My surname is Gao . ",
" How do you spell it , sir ? "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: I'd like to reserve a table for three at 6:30 this evening .
You: Let me check . Hold on , please ... Yes , that's fine . Smoking or nonsmoking area ?
Person: Nonsmoking , please .
You: All right . May I have your name ?
Person: My surname is Gao .
You: How do you spell it , sir ?
|
[
"OK . Come back into the classroom , class . ",
" Does the class start again , Mam ? ",
" Yes , but to the health , this break has long enough . ",
" Oh , breaktime flies . ",
" come on , baby . It β s time now . ",
" Mam , another minute , could I ? ",
" Hurry up , little boy . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: OK . Come back into the classroom , class .
You: Does the class start again , Mam ?
Person: Yes , but to the health , this break has long enough .
You: Oh , breaktime flies .
Person: come on , baby . It β s time now .
You: Mam , another minute , could I ?
Person: Hurry up , little boy .
|
[
"why are you so upset today , Maria ? Cheer up ! ",
" oh , Iris , it β s about the job with the PR company . ",
" it β s a great opportunity . You should be happy with the offer . ",
" but my mother won β t allow me to accept any part-time job . I β m afraid she will say no again . ",
" why ? It β s unfair . You can learn a lot from it . ",
" she says a part-time job is cursed blessing . It takes so much time and energy that I won β t be able to focus on my studys . ",
" that may be true . But I β m sure you β re able to find a balance between them . Why not try it ? ",
" I turned down quite a few offers before for her sake . But I β m a senior now , I don β t want to miss the chance this time . ",
" I agree with you but I think you really need to talk to your mother and tell her what's on your mind . ",
" I β ll try , but what if she insists ? ",
" just let her know that the experience will be both amazing and rewarding . And more importantly , you can manage both your study and the job . ",
" do you think it will work ? ",
" sure . Every cloud has its silver lining . Just try . ",
" ok , I β ll do that . Thank you , Iris . ",
" sure . Good luck , Maria ! "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: why are you so upset today , Maria ? Cheer up !
You: oh , Iris , it β s about the job with the PR company .
Person: it β s a great opportunity . You should be happy with the offer .
You: but my mother won β t allow me to accept any part-time job . I β m afraid she will say no again .
Person: why ? It β s unfair . You can learn a lot from it .
You: she says a part-time job is cursed blessing . It takes so much time and energy that I won β t be able to focus on my studys .
Person: that may be true . But I β m sure you β re able to find a balance between them . Why not try it ?
You: I turned down quite a few offers before for her sake . But I β m a senior now , I don β t want to miss the chance this time .
Person: I agree with you but I think you really need to talk to your mother and tell her what's on your mind .
You: I β ll try , but what if she insists ?
Person: just let her know that the experience will be both amazing and rewarding . And more importantly , you can manage both your study and the job .
You: do you think it will work ?
Person: sure . Every cloud has its silver lining . Just try .
You: ok , I β ll do that . Thank you , Iris .
Person: sure . Good luck , Maria !
|
[
"Where did you go yesterday ? ",
" I went to play tennis in the public park . ",
" How often do you play tennis ? ",
" Twice a week . How about you ? ",
" I seldom play tennis . I prefer football and basketball . ",
" What is very difficult to gather team player together . ",
" I usually play with my school-mates . ",
" Do you like watching football matches ? ",
" Yes . I went to Tinge Sport Centre for football match last Sunday . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Where did you go yesterday ?
You: I went to play tennis in the public park .
Person: How often do you play tennis ?
You: Twice a week . How about you ?
Person: I seldom play tennis . I prefer football and basketball .
You: What is very difficult to gather team player together .
Person: I usually play with my school-mates .
You: Do you like watching football matches ?
Person: Yes . I went to Tinge Sport Centre for football match last Sunday .
|
[
"Why are you all dressed up ? ",
" I've got a date . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Why are you all dressed up ?
You: I've got a date .
|
[
"I β m sick of my job , I always have to work late at night , and the company keeps me working in the office . ",
" Why don β t you find a new career where you can do what you enjoy , being outside working during the day ? ",
" What do you suggest ? I can β t afford to quit my job until I get a new one . ",
" Maybe you have two choices . You could attend school during the day , or you could get a position that provides training . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: I β m sick of my job , I always have to work late at night , and the company keeps me working in the office .
You: Why don β t you find a new career where you can do what you enjoy , being outside working during the day ?
Person: What do you suggest ? I can β t afford to quit my job until I get a new one .
You: Maybe you have two choices . You could attend school during the day , or you could get a position that provides training .
|
[
"I saw an interesting program on TV last night . It was about elderly people . ",
" And what did the program say ? ",
" It said that people with a positive attitude tend to live longer and happier . ",
" I think that many physicians now agree with that idea . ",
" And the TV program also said that physical exercise helps people deal with stress . ",
" And the most active older people seem to enjoy some kind of physical exercise . My father is over 60 years old , and he lifts weights every day . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: I saw an interesting program on TV last night . It was about elderly people .
You: And what did the program say ?
Person: It said that people with a positive attitude tend to live longer and happier .
You: I think that many physicians now agree with that idea .
Person: And the TV program also said that physical exercise helps people deal with stress .
You: And the most active older people seem to enjoy some kind of physical exercise . My father is over 60 years old , and he lifts weights every day .
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[
"Where are you going this weekend ? ",
" I β m going to Hainan . ",
" Oh really ? It β ll be nice and warm there . Have you been there before ? ",
" Yes , actually it β s my second visit . I was there last October . ",
" I see . What β s it like there ? ",
" Well , the life style is much more relaxed than here in the city . And the seafood is tastier ! ",
" Well , have a great time ! "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Where are you going this weekend ?
You: I β m going to Hainan .
Person: Oh really ? It β ll be nice and warm there . Have you been there before ?
You: Yes , actually it β s my second visit . I was there last October .
Person: I see . What β s it like there ?
You: Well , the life style is much more relaxed than here in the city . And the seafood is tastier !
Person: Well , have a great time !
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[
"Hurry up , Daniel , it's Barbie time . ",
" All right , Sis ! ",
" Come on , it's cool outside . ",
" I really wish Mom and Dad were here with us . ",
" Hey , Daniel , what's your favorite weather ? Snowy or sunny ? ",
" Me ? Er , I like hot weather , just like today . ",
" What ? Are you crazy ? ",
" I like to watch Barbie sticking her tongue out . ",
" Ew , Danny , gross ! ",
" By the way , what's your favorite weather ? ",
" I love snowy , because it is very very romantic . ",
" Look , is that Tom ? "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Hurry up , Daniel , it's Barbie time .
You: All right , Sis !
Person: Come on , it's cool outside .
You: I really wish Mom and Dad were here with us .
Person: Hey , Daniel , what's your favorite weather ? Snowy or sunny ?
You: Me ? Er , I like hot weather , just like today .
Person: What ? Are you crazy ?
You: I like to watch Barbie sticking her tongue out .
Person: Ew , Danny , gross !
You: By the way , what's your favorite weather ?
Person: I love snowy , because it is very very romantic .
You: Look , is that Tom ?
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[
"Did Roll win the race ? ",
" Yeah , he did . But he only won it by a hair's breadth . ",
" But anyway , he won at last . ",
" Yeah . To win is the most important thing . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Did Roll win the race ?
You: Yeah , he did . But he only won it by a hair's breadth .
Person: But anyway , he won at last .
You: Yeah . To win is the most important thing .
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[
"Hey , This is your order . ",
" Are you new here ? I come to this coffeehouse often . But I didn't see you here before . ",
" Yes . I started this part-time job just three days ago . And my internship will last 1 week . I'm still a student now . ",
" Do you mind if I ask you why you've taken the part-time job here ? ",
" Of course not . You know , there are many foreign customers like you here . And I think it's good for me to improve my oral English . ",
" Oh , are you an English student ? Or you just study English for interest's sake ? ",
" No , I'm not an English student . But I do like English . I'm going to be a volunteer in the 2008 Olympics where I want to be helpful with the language . So I try to improve my English . ",
" Very nice . Thank you for your time . ",
" Thank you , sir . But I'm not allowed to accept any tips . ",
" OK then . I don't want to put you in trouble . ",
" Well , would you like something else ? The new-made cafe parfait is really good . Want some ? ",
" OK . But I'd like some cookies . ",
" Sure . If you want more coffee , please go over there . There is self-help coffee maker . ",
" I surely know that . Don't forget that I am a regular customer here . ",
" Oops . Well , wait for a while . We'll get it done quickly . ",
" It's OK . Thank you . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Hey , This is your order .
You: Are you new here ? I come to this coffeehouse often . But I didn't see you here before .
Person: Yes . I started this part-time job just three days ago . And my internship will last 1 week . I'm still a student now .
You: Do you mind if I ask you why you've taken the part-time job here ?
Person: Of course not . You know , there are many foreign customers like you here . And I think it's good for me to improve my oral English .
You: Oh , are you an English student ? Or you just study English for interest's sake ?
Person: No , I'm not an English student . But I do like English . I'm going to be a volunteer in the 2008 Olympics where I want to be helpful with the language . So I try to improve my English .
You: Very nice . Thank you for your time .
Person: Thank you , sir . But I'm not allowed to accept any tips .
You: OK then . I don't want to put you in trouble .
Person: Well , would you like something else ? The new-made cafe parfait is really good . Want some ?
You: OK . But I'd like some cookies .
Person: Sure . If you want more coffee , please go over there . There is self-help coffee maker .
You: I surely know that . Don't forget that I am a regular customer here .
Person: Oops . Well , wait for a while . We'll get it done quickly .
You: It's OK . Thank you .
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[
"Do you think the bad weather will last long ? ",
" I don't think so . It changes so quickly this time . ",
" I hope so . We have planed to visit the square but we have to cancel it . ",
" I think you can go to visit the museum . It's worth seeing . You can go to the square some other time . ",
" Good idea . Thanks a billion . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Do you think the bad weather will last long ?
You: I don't think so . It changes so quickly this time .
Person: I hope so . We have planed to visit the square but we have to cancel it .
You: I think you can go to visit the museum . It's worth seeing . You can go to the square some other time .
Person: Good idea . Thanks a billion .
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[
"Let's go in . ",
" After you . "
] | You are a kind and empathetic interlocutor. You are talking to a person. Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
You try to chit-chat. Complete a phrase, acting like an interlocutor.
### Response:
Person: Let's go in .
You: After you .
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