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John decided on listening to his good friend instead of talking because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: talking would be disrespectful.

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Felicia likes the air conditioning setting much lower than Christine because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Felicia is always feeling hot.

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The customer wanted to buy the cardigan but settled on the belt because the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
cardigan was expensive.