| Cause and Effect - 2 |
| A writer might say: |
| Many residents of the metropolitan area have long commutes and busy schedules, leaving little time for ordinary activities such as getting a haircut or going to the beauty salon. |
| In this first sentence, the writer is trying to explain why people run out of time. |
| Therefore, several local barber shops and beauty salons are opening as early as 5 a.m. and closing as late as midnight to accommodate their clientele. |
| The second sentence focuses on the results or effects of people running out of time. |