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Although desserts taste delicious at any time of day, there’s a reason why we eat them after dinner: they’re the grand finales that leave us with a good impression of the meal we just had. Mmm…

Your conclusion should also leave us feeling content, impressed, and maybe even inspired. Even if all the body paragraphs are fantastic, if you put a boring or incomplete conclusion at the end, the reader will walk away with a negative final impression of your work. (Gasp.) This is why some restaurants give free mints or chocolates with your check: customer satisfaction and building a positive reputation!

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Thesis: The problems in getting to the theater, the theater itself, and the behavior of some patrons are all reasons why I often wait for a movie to show up on TV instead of going to the cinema.

Sample conclusion: Despite the fact that I love the cinematic arts, you won’t find me in line waiting for the midnight opening of the newest movie, or any line, for that matter. Between the distance to the closest theater, the outrageous prices patrons are expected to pay, and the rude behavior of others, I am not a fan of movie theaters; a fan of movies, yes, but theaters, no. Today’s on-demand technology has replaced the need to go to the movies with being able to enjoy them from the comforts of home, and these are comforts I am happy to have. While some people might still love the thrill of the theaters, they are not for me. I will forever be a film buff, but will continue my movie obsession from the confines of my couch.