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A: Good morning. Could you tell me if there is a branch of the Royal Bank around here?
B: Yes, there is one about 7 blocks from here, on Spadina Road, at the corner of Lonsdale Road.
A: Could you tell me how to get there?
B: Certainly. Go straight ahead, turn right at the intersection onto Warren Road, walk one block, then turn left on St Clair Avenue West, walk 3 blocks, then turn right at the traffic light onto Spadina Road, and walk 4 blocks; the bank is at the intersection with Lonsdale Road, on your left, opposite a McDonald’s restaurant. You can’t miss it.
A: Thank you very much.
B: You’re welcome, have a good one.
A: Thank you, you as well.
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