In this task your given two statements. You must judge whether the second sentence is the cause or effect of the first one. Label the instances as "cause" or "effect" based on your judgment. The sentences are separated by a newline character.

Q: The accountant mismanaged the company's funds.
She was fired from her position.

A: effect
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Q: My friend pointed out that I had food stuck in my teeth.
I felt embarrassed.

A: effect
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Q: The scientist conducted an experiment.
She validated her theory.

A:
effect
****