Interesting topic
http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Society/10066118.html
What do you think ? Do any of you talk differently at work than how they would talk at home or with friends ?
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MaaaD wrote:Interesting topic
http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Society/10066118.html
What do you think ? Do any of you talk differently at work than how they would talk at home or with friends ?
pinoy1 wrote:But accent should not be a basis for guaging education or skill. Having an american or british accent does not guarantee a high level of education as even illiterates in those countries can speak perfect english. It's their language that's why.
dubai girl wrote:Well, my accent is one that is very destinctive, and incriminating. I was born in West Texas (Amarillo, TX), raised there and formed a extreme Texas accent. My mother has often said she doesn't know where in the hell I got this accent. If I am with southern people my accent turns totally mush...........and I almost scare myself when I talk.
God, I hope I'm never judged by my accent! While here, I have been accused from various people of being "British", think it is the way I carry myself. The first time I was asked if I was British my comment back was, "No, I'm a Texan"!!! I was very new here, and hadn't experienced that question before. I have to laugh when I think about it due to my accent. Had been working with this gentleman for hours, and was shocked by his comment.
Bleakus wrote:I know that some accents kills the tension in an argument.....it can be a good thing.....
sniper420 wrote:Bleakus wrote:I know that some accents kills the tension in an argument.....it can be a good thing.....
hehehe .....like arnold's accent.....yao thalking tou mee?
pinoy1 wrote:another funny stereotypical thing is that how english-speaking dudes tend to raise their voice and talk rrreal slow when speaking with, say, an asian person..
rundezvous wrote:i do change accents, depending who your talking with...sometimes other people cant understandmy english using my "american accent", but my boss sure does appreciate it so i use it in the office, and switch it off after work hours, funny but its true
pinoy1 wrote:But accent should not be a basis for guaging education or skill. Having an american or british accent does not guarantee a high level of education as even illiterates in those countries can speak perfect english. It's their language that's why.
Chocoholic wrote:pinoy1 wrote:But accent should not be a basis for guaging education or skill. Having an american or british accent does not guarantee a high level of education as even illiterates in those countries can speak perfect english. It's their language that's why.
I was going to say you can't just use the definition of 'British' or 'American' as there are hundreds of different accents within these countries, just like any other. A Geordie sounds nothing like a Liverpudlian or someone from Birmingham or the Cornish. Also dont' forget you have Scottish and Welsh accents in there as well, plus all their different variations.