I am moving there in july, I feel foolish when I talk to friends on the phone. I can't keep up well. I would love to improve the way I talk so I fit in better. i am an american and a bit daft LOL. They say I remind them of Marge Simpson.
2007-01-05 01:54:43 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
Marge Simpson is a goddess amongst women. What's the problem? Chill out and be yourself.
2007-01-05 01:56:21 · answer #1 · answered by Misha-non-penguin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of websites where you can find jokes, learn at least a dozen each week, and try to find natural conversational ways to use at least a few of them. I have found this to work very well. Be careful about Catholic/Protestant jokes in Northern Ireland, this can still be a somewhat touchy topic, and obviously convert "Irish" jokes to some other suitable nationality. You'll find the people are always ready for a laugh and will appreciate your efforts to "fit in". Don't worry about speaking more quickly, the Northern Irish have a bit of a tendency to gabble when nervous but will settle down as they get to know you, they will not appreciate you speaking more quickly as to start with they may be struggling a bit with your own accent.
2007-01-05 02:17:18 · answer #2 · answered by Sangmo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh for goodness sake "Marge" stick with what you've got.The American accent is very nice, especially compared to that of Belfast. This fellow really hates the way your fellow country women are depicted in the likes of Friends etc. Yatta yatta yatta , no one REALLY talks at those speeds constantly.
So y'all stai as sweet as y'all.
2007-01-10 07:43:50 · answer #3 · answered by donemaria 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't change the way you are to fit in anywhere! Just be yourself and I am sure everyone will just love you! I married a guy from Belfast....the people there are warm and friendly and have a fantastic sense of humour!
And just to clarify ..... Belfast IS part of the UK!
2007-01-05 02:03:49 · answer #4 · answered by KAZ M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you think the Irish speak fast, then you should hear how people in my area (a place in Scotland) speak! The rest of Scotland struggles to understand us! But we are usually polite enough to change our speech when we aren't speaking to someone from here. Don't your Belfast friends have enough manners to do so for you?
2007-01-05 02:16:38 · answer #5 · answered by Rich 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are from the South, that is just how your area speaks...I mean the Southeastern side of the US...even Texas...just try to speed it up a little. When you are there you will pick up their mannerisms and speech patters...not the accent, I hope, like Madonna. Give me a break. Anyway--have fun and good luck!
2007-01-05 01:57:58 · answer #6 · answered by Free Girl Now 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'll pick it up
there is however a dictionary made by comedian John pepper for translating northern irish into english
With phraes like Norn Iron
and teaching how to order vodka and white etc
very funny
2007-01-05 01:59:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'll be fine, welcomed and loved for your US accent! Its not your accent you need to change you just need to have an answer for everything over here lol.
Belfast is part of the UK.
2007-01-05 11:33:16 · answer #8 · answered by Kyral 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are going to live in Ulster, then learn to swear every third word when you speak.
2007-01-05 06:30:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be yourself. My wife is an american living in the Midlands and she is just herself. Be proud of your heritage.
My wife could verbal wrestle the best of them.
2007-01-05 01:57:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋