02-26-2004, 06:37 AM | #41 | |
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I love the southern accent of the women in America but the men's accent isn't so kind to the ears. I used to have a quite strong London accent. Unfortunately Americans had difficulty in understanding me so I slowed it down and began to pronounce each word more carefully. Strangely enough it never went back to the way it was. In Tennessee: Me: Can I have some water please Waitress: I'm sorry? Me: Can I have some water please Waitress: I'm sorry? Me: Some water, you know, to drink Waitress: Oh I understand what you want I just love to hear you say water! In Arkansas: (When we hadn't eaten most of the dessert) Waitress: What's wrong with your cobblers: Me: (Speechless because I was laughing so much the tears were running down my face) My Mate: (Speechless, laughing hysterically and sliding off of his chair under the table) Waitress: Is he awlllriiiight? Me and mate: Guffaw!!!!!!!!! In Florida, Georgia and Louisiana: Person in bar/restaurant: Hey, you're Australian right? Me: I certainly am, and what part of Canada are you from?
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02-26-2004, 06:45 AM | #43 | |
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02-26-2004, 10:43 AM | #44 |
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So Donut, what was wrong?
In my quest to figure it out, I came across an interesting site... LondonSlang.com. It was.... illuminating.
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02-26-2004, 10:50 AM | #45 |
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Heh, i've just realised my mistake...A 'Score' is £20 a 'Cockel and Hen' (sp?) is £10
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02-26-2004, 11:05 AM | #46 | |
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02-26-2004, 12:01 PM | #47 | |
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02-26-2004, 12:28 PM | #48 |
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I'm from Canada, eh. Aboot time you gave me a beer, eh
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02-26-2004, 01:47 PM | #49 |
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I've spent months in Canada. "Eh?" is now part of my vocabulary.
I don't know why people make fun of it so much... It's *extremely* useful.
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02-26-2004, 01:54 PM | #50 |
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My accent?
Throw in a dash of english, (Leeds) Add a pinch of Texan, and finish with a generous dose of Gibraltarian...this can best be described as, I don't know. Say this as it is written to get a hint of what it sounds like- "Gijo brorda, adonde sta la cable-car, quiero ver los monos, they're preety funny, no? Noveah que pescha me tire!" Its called llanito (janito), a mix of Spanish and English, I think it's a really funny accent/dialect! [ 02-26-2004, 01:56 PM: Message edited by: Sigmar ] |
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