Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Accents

People who have certain accents put me in a good mood. For some reason bad news sounds a little better if it is given in an Australian or British accent or even Irish or anything European.  Just think about it...wouldn't it sit better with you if someone says (insert Australian accent) "I'm sorry mate, but your credit card has been declined". Or (insert Irish accent here) "Sorry Laddie, but those coupons are expired" Seriously - those things said with an accent don't sound as bad.

I would be in such a better mood if everyone who gave me bad news or every customer service agent I had to deal with had a European or Australian accent. I am not kidding.  Personally I am very bad at imitating accents they all seem to come out as some mix between Asian and Irish and Southern. But for some reason accents make me take notice of people that I might not have before. They make me smile and therefore put me in a good mood.

It does have to be the kind of accent where I can still understand their English - German/Spanish/French/African/Asian accents- those I don't think have the effect on my mood as much as the other ones I have mentioned above. German accents make me scared. Spanish accents make me nervous. French accents make me doubt. African accents make me wonder. Asian accents make me stressed. But the Australian and European accents have a good affect on me and make me interested and happy. Call me an "accent snob" but that is just the way it is. Accents make me appreciate culture and diversity make me feel different ways but there are those certain few that put me in a good mood. So if you need a little boost in your day just start talking in a different accent OR "youtube" some video footage of different accents - sure to make you smile.

5 comments:

  1. I've never thought of this before, but I think I just might agree. I also have a preference for Indian accents, but that is because I have a little secret about India... :) I miss you Becs!

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  2. Oh man, I am a total sucker for Australian or Irish! Whew! Melting just reading your post. Give me any news like an Irish Man and it's all good!

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  3. Hee Hee...this thought makes me giggle! It's true! I have a few different ones that put me in a bad mood too...but I'll just focus on the good ones!

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  4. Pakistani accents make me think of Kashi, and Kashi always puts me in a good mood. Like when we play silent football, or when he stood up and demanded that Mom save him during Warewolf. or anytime food is dropped on the floor. Good times Good times

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  5. I just heard something on TV that wouldn't it be hilarious if they had Australian/Irish accents on the GPS navigation systems? Instead of that ridiculous lady with a monotone voice saying "turn left here" imagine an Irish accent saying "turn left now lassie" or an Australian saying "you missed it bloke, now turn around!"

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