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**LiveFreeorDie** · 11-01-2005, 08:01 PM

I think the southern (U.S.) accent is easy to pick up. I had a roomate from Tennesee for only two weeks as part of a work-related training course I did years ago. Plus, it seemed like everyone I hung out with at the course was from the south. I came back with a slight twang and saying things like y'all (but only for a short time before my fine New England friends set me straight!). I think it is human nature to sub-consciously blend in with your surroundings and pick up local habits if you are around them for a time.

**TERI** · 11-01-2005, 08:56 PM

Wow, this thread grew pretty fast.

I'm always trying to mimic accents. When a customer comes in and i hear an accent, I automaticly start copying them. Even before I realize im doing it

. I'm pretty sure I'll catch one or two on my next trip. Especially being in Nzd and OZ for a year. Oh I hope i get one. It would be awesome!

(<i think thats my fav smiley)

Another word that we canucks say alot is ... Dude. I think that canadians talk more like surfers than surfers do. or maybe just the people ive met.

(<whats this one for? like cry me a river?)

chelseafc05 · 11-01-2005, 09:02 PM

when your in nz ask one of them wat comes after five.

fush a chups aye bro

ahhh kiwi's

**Somnambulation** · 11-01-2005, 10:06 PM

I dont think mine changes at all, even though Im concious that it sounds way different from everyone elses

**LostFarmboy** · 11-02-2005, 07:51 AM

Well, its good to know that im not the only one picking up accents.

Nice one.

**travelpunk** · 11-03-2005, 02:08 AM

I love chicks with French accents, the UK, Eastern European, and the southern states of the USA, baby

!

**weirdbeard** · 11-03-2005, 02:22 AM

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Originally posted by travelpunk@Nov 3 2005, 04:08 AM
I love chicks with French accents, the UK, Eastern European, and the southern states of the USA, baby !

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I just love chicks.

... My Brother slips in and out of the southern accent really quickly. I however, don't really pick up on accents as much as try to speak in someone else's language.

**LostFarmboy** · 11-03-2005, 06:25 AM

Update on my rapidly changing accent.

I have been hanging out with a heap of aussies the last few days and now i have a really thick aussie country accent, thicker than when i came over i think, or maybe its just back to normal.....i really am an accent leech

**florencia9699** · 11-03-2005, 08:31 PM

Oh my!!! hope I can understand ur accent!! havent heard Aussie in over 8 years!! I gotta brush up my English!

chelseafc05 · 11-03-2005, 11:41 PM

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Originally posted by LostFarmboy@Nov 4 2005, 12:25 AM
Update on my rapidly changing accent.

I have been hanging out with a heap of aussies the last few days and now i have a really thick aussie country accent, thicker than when i came over i think, or maybe its just back to normal.....i really am an accent leech

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maby your like a accent chamillion (that lizard thing), your accent changes to blend in with the surroundings