I would say affects, because effects is used in a different form like ' the effects of x on 500000 Australians' and affects is used like ' x affects 500000 Australians'
It would humanize her and make her capable of sympathy.
1. Must Go to bed early.must not stay up late.
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2. Must Be polite.must not be rude
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3. Must not wear jeans. Must Wear smart clothes
4. Must Put your mobile on silent.must not disturb people on the train
5. Must Take off your shoes.must not make the carpet dirty
6.must not jump the queue.must Wait for your turn
They where perceived as being victimized and cocky.