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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: listening would be respectful.

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Bill's new houseboat he purchased would not fit in his garage, the 
Here's how I want to continue it: houseboat was too large.

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He wants a rabbit but the mom doesn't want to care for it and dad thinks its a waste of money. The 
Here's how I want to continue it:
dad was surprised it was free.