On 2005-06-28, muldoon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Americans consider having a "British accent" a sign of sophistication
> and high intelligence.
That depends on the accent. I believe that's probably true for
the educated south of England, BBC, received pronunciation. I
don't think that's true for some of the other dialects from
northern areas (e.g. Liverpool) or the "cockney" accent.
> Many companies hire salespersons from Britain to represent
> their products,etc. Question: When the British hear an
> "American accent," does it sound unsophisticated and dumb?
I too have always wondered about this.
> Be blunt. We Americans need to know. Should we try to change
> the way we speak? Are there certain words that sound
> particularly goofy? Please help us with your advice on this
> awkward matter.
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