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Conversation 1: Can you help me plan the office party? - Sure. What do you need the most help with, the food or entertainment?
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I need help with food. - OK, well, let's coordinate our efforts. Should this party be formal or casual?
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I think it should be casual. - I agree. Next, we have to decide on food. We have a choice of Chinese or Continental Cuisine. Which one should we have?
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I would prefer Chinese food for this party. - Perfect choice. For music, should we have a live band or a DJ?
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I think we should hire a live band. - OK then. Well, I will work on my part and get back to you with my progress on Friday.
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Conversation 2: I need help with the office party. - Yes, of course. We could split it. What part would you like to do, the food or the entertainment?
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I have no idea what the entertainment should be. - Let's make sure we are on the same page. Do we want a formal or informal gathering?
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Let's make it a formal affair. - Yes, that would be best. Now, for food should we have Chinese or American food?
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American food would be the best choice. - That would be great. What kind of music would you like, a band or recorded music?
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We should bring in a really good DJ. - That works for me. Let's see what we can each do about planning our part and meet again on Friday.
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Conversation 3: Would you help me figure out what to do about the office party? - I would be happy to help. What would you like me to help with, food or entertainment?
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I would like to help you with both. - That will work out fine. To make sure everything goes together, do you think this party should be casual or dressy?
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A dressy party would be fun! - That will work out fine. Do you think that Chinese or Continental food would be best?
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We should probably have both. - Yes, that will work out fine. Should we hire a band or bring in a DJ?
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Maybe we could do both! - Everything sounds great then! I'll meet you back here on Friday to discuss the details.
