Question

which statement primarily appeals to pathos, or emotion, to support the position that people are more impatient today than they were in the past?
people today are far more impatient today than they were two decades ago, when i began my career in customer service.
regrettably, it is not unusual these days to see impatient drivers aggressively weaving through traffic, honking as soon as the light turns green, and generally ignoring the rules of what was once customary politeness on the road.

Explanation:

To determine which statement appeals to pathos, we analyze the tone and content. The first statement is a personal anecdote but lacks emotional language. The second statement uses "Regrettably" (emotive word) and describes impatient drivers' aggressive actions, evoking emotions about declining politeness and impatience. This appeals to readers' feelings about modern driving behavior.

Answer:

The second statement: "Regrettably, it is not unusual these days to see impatient drivers aggressively weaving through traffic, honking as soon as the light turns green, and generally ignoring the rules of what was once customary politeness on the road."