Question: Complete the chart below to select strong, relevant evidence, such as an anecdote, to help your audience understand the ideas in your personal essay. The first row provides an example. Ideas What the Audience Needs to Know Evidence Speaking two languages also means you connect with two cultures. My audience needs to understand how speaking two languages helps you connect with cultures better. Saying thanks in English means that you are "giving thanks" and acknowledgement to someone. In Portuguese, obrigado is the way we say "thank you," but it translates as "I am obligated to you." This is just one example of how knowing just one word in each language can help you understand each culture.