[originaltext]M: I will be coming straight from work so I’d better bring anothe

M: I will be coming straight from work so I’d better bring another set of clothing for a change.
W: It is the first performance of the state symphony orchestra, so suit and tie are a must.
Q: What does the woman mean?

M: The washing machine in our apartment is more than seventeen years old, and it worked just fine until last night. Now, I can’t for the life of me get it to work.
W: You’ll never be able to get spare parts for it. It might be time to invest in a more recent model.
Q: What can be inferred from the conversation about the washing machine?