There was an English woman at a store I went to the other day, and everyone who heard her speak commented on her accent; it sounded really pretty.
2006-08-08 23:29:40 · 9 answers · asked by dannygirl 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Hhhhmmmm
Living in Britain now after many years residence in the States, I can't say that accents are a "big" crowd pleaser here. Bush/Blair and the war haven't made Americans or their accents terribly popular. "Plumy" upper-class accents are not popular amongst the British middle class.
Yes it's true American's do like "English" accents, generally they can't distinguish where it's from tho'.
A French accent can be very seductive and charming. So can an Argentine one. And hearing a South African or Aussie one out of no where, can be fun!
2006-08-08 23:44:21 · answer #1 · answered by redhands 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol I'm a Welshman and my wife's American, and every now and again I'll say something and she'll go all dreamy, then reassure me "You know I'm not just with you for the accent, right?" :o)
Personally, and this isn't the cop-out it sounds like, but there are American accents I really like, and Canadian is cool too. Scottish accents are regularly reported as being most popular, and I can see why. And some African accents are just incredibly beautiful. All of these can make me think "I don't care what you say, just keep talking..." :o)
2006-08-09 06:40:15 · answer #2 · answered by mdfalco71 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, took a small survey around the office here (In the UK, mix US and Brits, an Austrilaian, and a few others).
From a British mans view:
1) French
2) Deep South USA
2006-08-09 06:34:55 · answer #3 · answered by Physics4Rich 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been told by a British guy that he loves my Southern US accent.
2006-08-09 06:39:00 · answer #4 · answered by Miss D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poms all wish they could talk Strain (the English wish they could speak with an Australian accent)
2006-08-09 06:34:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard British men say they love the Irish, Australian and Caribbean.
2006-08-09 09:19:34 · answer #6 · answered by daisy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm Scottish, and Irish accents (froma girl) make me go weak at the knees.
2006-08-09 06:33:01 · answer #7 · answered by nev 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to vote for the welshmen, maybe because no-one else might vote for them.
But in my opinion the welsh accent is great. Honestly.
2006-08-09 06:39:03 · answer #8 · answered by nnjamerson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i love soft irish accents in guys, craig doyle from tv, now he is something!!!!
2006-08-09 06:35:11 · answer #9 · answered by vampytooth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋