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I Have An Accent

Brit Living In Us....

By: marchtothebeatofyourowndrum
Written on May 3rd, 2011
I have a English accent. Many people can pick up on it, but sometimes people confuse me of being Australian or South African. I dislike people commenting on it, although I should feel flattered as most people here are so incredibly sweet and genuine, but in all honesty I really do not. I get terribly embarrassed by such attention, so much so, that having an accent has somewhat caused me to be a introvert since moving here to the US. Before in England I was such the extrovert. : )
By: marchtothebeatofyourowndrum
Age: 31-35 , Female
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  • wieslawa234
    wieslawa234

    I have been living in the USA for over 10 years and still I get a lot of attention with regards to my accent. It has not really been beneficial to me as I feel myself getting embarrassed to the point where I do not really want to speak too too much.



    The other day my husband and I went to a vegetable stand and I was speaking to him.

    A man there about my husband's age put all the vegetables down that he had in his hands and proceeded to stare at me.

    Apr 21, 2012
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  • marchtothebeatofyourowndrum
    marchtothebeatofyourowndrum

    Thanks for your reply baldkate. I tried to disguise my accent, but like you mentioned, you never really lose it. I sound so incredibly silly when trying to mimic to an American accent, lol, to the point that I stopped. Although I will admit that I try occasinally when in funny/quirky mode...Again, thank you for your reply. Much appreciated....

    May 9, 2011
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  • marchtothebeatofyourowndrum
    marchtothebeatofyourowndrum

    Baldkate... Do you get a lot of attention in regards to your accent? And if so, does it make you feel uncomfortable, or do you just take it all in stride? BTW, Thank you for your comment....



    Abooklover. I just love your comment... It really made me smile " He could be telling them off and they wouldn't even care." lol that is funny, and a plus, since he can get free stuff.



    Thank you both for your comments... Much appreciated...

    May 5, 2011
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