The use of personal anecdotes allows MacNeil to connect with the opposing audience on a more personal level, allowing him to persuade them to understand and see this change under a more positive day. An example of this is found in the first paragraph of “Do You Speak American?” » he describes a personal case in which he experienced the subtle changes that American English would bring (306). In this anecdote, MacNeil describes a time when a young woman used the word "guy" in a completely platonic and friendly way when talking to him and his wife. The way he uses this example is to show that in modern American English, a word like "guy" can mean anything and can in no way be disrespectful. This example shows the diversity and tolerance that generations have learned to use in everyday life. . Which, in turn, helps explain to the educated traditionalist that change is not bad, especially when it is embraced by the majority of the American public. Another personal anecdote that MacNeil uses is when he describes the time when he was 21 and came to Massachusetts to try to become an actor (313). In this anecdote, MacNeil describes an instance where he noticed that the United States has different forms of spoken English depending on the region you are in. Since he uses an intimate example that shows the audience that America is a country of diversity and acceptance, it helps them connect better with MacNeil's words because it reaches the hearts of the audience. In other words, he attempts to use pathos, through personal anecdotes, to connect with his audience on a more personal level that encourages them to see the positive side that the diversity of the English language brings, especially if it was experienced first-hand by the writer. . Overall, the use of personal anecdotes allows the audience to see real emotional cases in which change was positive.