Small Business
Explanation:
There's a lot of debate on why we should and shouldn't raise the minimum wage. Off the top of my head, I would say the reason not to raise the minimum wage is that it could affect small business owners. Basically, smaller businesses will be forced to pay their employees more money. Obviously that will hurt the owner financially and could ultimately lead the business to bankruptcy.
B. I think this is right!
Answer:
a story or explanation intended to make someone feel sympathy for the person relating it.
Not sure what you're asking here, but the gerund phrase is "getting your hair cut to a short, safe length."