24 Questions
Where did Olivia and her mother move from?
Manchester
How long has Olivia's mother been commuting to 'The Valley'?
Less than half a year
Why did Olivia and her mother move from San Francisco?
Her mother didn't like driving long hours every day
What is characteristic of the houses in 'The Valley'?
They have windows all over the place
What is Olivia's impression of the people living in 'The Valley'?
They are all smiles and love living there
What is special about the mix of cultures in 'The Valley'?
It's a great mix of different cultures
What does the term 'bandwidth' refer to in the context of the techies' language?
Time available
What is Olivia's impression of the fruit and vegetables in California?
They are fresher and of better quality than what she was used to
Why does Olivia feel silly in her flip-flops?
Because everyone else wears boots
What is Olivia's mother's occupation?
Programmer
Where does Olivia plan to go at the end of the conversation?
The garage
What is Olivia's initial reaction to meeting people who work at Google or Facebook?
She is starstruck
What is the duration of Olivia's stay in Silicon Valley?
A bit less than half a year
Why did Olivia's mother not like commuting to 'The Valley'?
She hated driving for more than two hours every day
What is a characteristic of the weather in California?
It is mostly sunny and warm
What is Olivia's impression of the cultural diversity in 'The Valley'?
It is very diverse and wonderful
How would Olivia describe the atmosphere in 'The Valley'?
People are all smiles and love living there
What was the reason for Olivia's move from San Francisco?
Her mother hated driving for more than two hours every day
What is Olivia's attitude towards her mom's work?
She is very proud of it.
What does Olivia find fascinating about her mom's work?
The conversations her mom has about her job.
Why does Olivia's friend say he doesn't have the bandwidth for something?
He doesn't have time for it.
What is Olivia's impression of the food in California?
It's fresher and tastes better than what she was used to.
What is Olivia's surprise about the fashion trend in California?
Everyone wears boots.
What is Olivia's tone when she says she's building the next multi-million dollar tech company?
Sarcastic
Read a conversation between Olivia and her classmate Amelia about Olivia's move to California from Manchester. Discover how long Olivia has been living in California and where she resides.
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