: Re: How to decide the position of short phrases? Example: As agreed, we met at Shangai Train Station the next morning. Even though it was just seven, the place was terribly crowded; people were running

@Mendez196

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There aren't rules. As previously mentioned, it's a matter of opinion.
But, things to remember include:

Brains like patterns. So, if you use similar phrases several times in a row, you might consider putting them in the same place to add emphasis. That said, if you don't do that carefully, you can sound repetitive or uncreative. I received a pretty good example of using the phrasing to add emphasis and humor in an email once:

There were multiple failures. For the first, a required step in the directions was missing. For the second, we found an error. Additionally, step one is no longer required, per Jeff. Step one is required, per Fred. The whole company might be confused as to what step one requires, per the usual.

Flow counts. Ask yourself, does this sound awkward here?
Your opinion counts the most. Regardless what you do, some people will disagree. Do what you think sounds best. But, don't be resistant to advice.
Some people dislike prepositional phrases at the end of a sentence. I like this guide: Prepositional Phrases

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