I'm from N/E Scotland and therefore have a very thick dorich accent which I love, however having moved down to berkshire for my job it's becoming obvious that i have to give it up and speak 'english'. Is it a big problem or one that can be forgotten?
2007-03-31 15:53:50 · 13 answers · asked by hewzy15 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
you lose the accent over time and start to sound more southern, work is work and people soon forget that you have something different, the accent is a part of identity, but also you're finding your feet and hence if your accent changes into english ie as part of a natural process it just shows that you're adapting, all accents are wonderful,.....
2007-03-31 20:19:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Accents are part of our Islands heritage and identify you to everyone else, we all have slightly different ones, why would you change yours to that of a different part of the same Nation? The Dorich is sometimes hard to understand for the uninitiated and at work it could be a slight problem, but not enough of one for you to worry about unduly.As others have said, it will soften with time anyway. Remember it is only a different accent not a different language, just speak a bit slower if someone has a problem understanding you.
2007-03-31 21:07:36 · answer #2 · answered by Pattythepunk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speech is for communication as well as a means to express ourselves as individuals. If your accent is honest (and not a put on) and if others can understand you, then I say quit worrying and be yourself. However, if you're putting it on for effect or if you can't be understood, then you might re-think it and see if you can tone it down some. I've heard those thick Scottish accents and it is possible that you're too hard to understand outside of your own area.
2007-03-31 16:01:23 · answer #3 · answered by familyscribe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it cant just be forgotten. If you love your heritage, then feel free to preserve it. Maybe you cant use you accent in your job but you can use it elsewhere! You dont have to give it up. You cant just forget about a part of you.
2007-03-31 15:57:55 · answer #4 · answered by ILoveGreen ZipZapZop 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm from somerset and i have rather a thick accent too. i think as people get to know you they will get used to your accent and it wont bother them so much. i wouldn't go overboard in trying to ditch your accent, after all it is part of your heritage. i have friends from Scotland and sometimes i struggle to understand them but i wouldn't expect them to change for me. if you are worried about it then just compromise and lighten it up a bit for work.
2007-03-31 16:02:13 · answer #5 · answered by val f1 nutter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont give up ur accent just because uv moved location! in time u will gradually lose it anyway, but dont desert ur accent, its part of who u are!
2007-03-31 15:58:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It`s not the presentation but the content, be proud of your accent.
2007-03-31 20:02:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be forgotten
2007-03-31 15:57:07 · answer #8 · answered by Praiser in the storm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it causing you any problems?
If not, I think you are fine.
If so, you can drop it for business but play it up for home and play.
2007-03-31 15:57:25 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa the Pooh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's no problem with the way you speak. to each their own. it's about communication, if they can't understand you, it makes it difficult for them to work with you.
2007-03-31 16:04:09 · answer #10 · answered by j-blueman07 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋