In this task, you will be given a short story. One sentence from the story is chosen. Consider the likely emotions of the participants in the sentence and those affected by it. Is any of these emotions caused by the sentence? You should write your answer in the form " A >Causes> B". Try to use phrases and sentences from the story to compose your answer when possible. For the sentence describing the result, you must use the verb feel(s).
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Question: story: Sitting in the coffee shop I tried to solve a crossword puzzle. At one point there was a word I needed but forgot to spell. So I turned to the gal in the seat next to mine and asked for help. She kindly told me how to spell the word I was having trouble with. I wrote the word in the crossword puzzle and it was solved.
selected sentence: She kindly told me how to spell the word I was having trouble with.

Answer: The gal helps me >Causes> I feel(s) grateful

Question: story: Dave had to take a train to his grandma's house. This was his first time. He kept asking people for help and directions. He made everything on time. He met up with his grandma.
selected sentence: He kept asking people for help and directions.

Answer: Dave asks people for directions >Causes> Dave feel(s) optimistic

Question: story: I broke my leg when I was 8. I thought it was going to be cool having a pink cast. My friend's even got to sign their names on it. It got itchy and stinky really fast though. After that I wanted my cast removed as soon as possible!
selected sentence: I thought it was going to be cool having a pink cast.

Answer:
I think having a pink cast will be cool >Causes> I feel(s) excited