Right, now im british, and im just wondering if americans like the accent? If so... why?
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I think most of the time Americans like it, unless you meet a really bigoted one. :( unfortunately there are a lot out there. People who are different are interesting, and many Americans think the accent is hot.
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You forget, darling, that the English language originated & came from Britain,  and the British preserved the original & correct pronunciation & style of speaking which sets the standard for English wherever it may be spoken.  \n\nAmerican, Caribbean, and other dialects of English are not original , have been altered & modified.  I am American but I dream of speaking proper British English as they do.  I love how they speak.  \n\nAfter all, English came from Britain, not from America or anywhere else.  And everyone here in America has their own peculiar style of speech.  this always happens with dialects which develop.\n\nI wish everyone spoke like the educated British, really.
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I propose we change the version of english spoken in the US, and call it American. Being that we are a bigger and meaner country than England, we can bully them and say we speak proper english, but truth be told, English is from England.
636093
Nope, not at all. Everyone likes a little mystery...and an accent is one more "mystery" we seem to be attracted to.\n\nI happen to think the South African accent is the most beautiful in the world...followed by Ukrainian. Why??? Who knows!!
642040
Speaking for myself only, I definitely don't always get your sense of humor. I always think of Monty Python or Benny Hill. Monty Python I get, but it's a bit too dry for me. I totally don't understand the skit where the guy runs in and out of the room. :)\n\nI LOVE your accents!!!! Nuff said.\n\nAs far as knowing what you are all about, I won't proclaim to really know that. \n\nWe don't get a lot of British shows or movies over here. I don't really know who your celebs are (other than that Spice girl and soccer player couple) or who your biggest musicians are. \n\nI think *most* Americans are interested in other cultures and would like to know more, but unless you are gonna shell out big bucks for a long-range satellite dish, or travel a lot, it's difficult to do. \n\nMy overall opinion of Brits is really positive though. You are kinda like our cousins with the cool accents.\n\nGood question!
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Keep your Georgian accent it's part of who you are and there is no real set standard any more ifyou have seen the pbs special on the history of english there are just preconcieved ideas associated with certain accents.  Like the oxford english accent or the "generic english" which isn't really generic if you listen long enough.  Georgian accents are somewhat southern aristocratic I think.  I don't think you should have to change.  Brits arn't racing to sound like Americans.  Be Yourself.
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This a topic about English language, or literally, the English culture? If its the latter, I can almost certainly help you out: I'm from England! I am English! If it's the former, I may not be much use: we spell some words quite differently to you Americans, and we have weird expressions for things!
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Personally I think British accents sound intellectual. Maybe because it is so soft and light sounding, whereas something like a Brooklyn accent or Long Island accent, or deep southern accent is so harsh. But accents should not at all affect how you think of a person from Britain or Brooklyn or Long Island or the south and so on and so on.
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I think that Russians have the funniest English accent (hmm, those who do not speak it very well, not all of them, of course). It sound something like "Vot is ap, maaan"! For real
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give it time.  your aqccent will fade.  i knnow others who this has happened too.  you can't detect an accent anymore what so ever.  but i woulodn't worry too much about it because americans don't meven understand each other.  we all speak different english depending o where we were raised.  southern is quite different from north eastern, or west coast.  mid western is different also and west virginia seems to have int=vented their own language.  hey try talking to a drunk new yorker.  trust me, you'll feel better then.
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The US and UK are very similer in culture in many ways. The US tends to be far less formal. We are also a bit unrefined compared to the UK. As for the accuracy it would be like an American thinking Benny Hill accurately reflected British life. It's a comedy that makes fun of aspects of American life. \n\nAmerica except for the NE and really urban areas is spread out. In the West and midwest you can literally drive for hours without seeing another human being or sign of one in some places. Cars are a huge part of our lives. We tend to be rebelious towards authority and convention compared to other nations. We tend to be warmer to forigners than any other nation on the Earth except maybe Australia. We can also be very self centered socially while being very giving individually. Many European nations can be downright cold towards forigners, especially Americans. \n\nThere are some minor linguistic differences. Somebody with a deep Cockney accent might have a little trouble talking to somebody from Maine or Alabama who had deep Main or Southern accents. For the most part language would not be an issue. \n\nThe space and how isolated the neighborhoods are might be shocking to somebody from an urban UK environment. Neighbors in the suburbs often do not even know the first name of their imediate neighbors much less the people down the road.  The pub scene is not really in the US except for pubs for ex-UK/Australians. Bars here tend to be for a purpose/scene rather than gathering points. Think more of a European disco except the music style/scene is different. A Metal bar, Biker bar, dance bar, gay bar, etc. The bars tend to be specialized and have distinct flavors towards that culture/scene. \n\nThe US is also still a nation that values freedom and lack of intrustion. The highly organized UK tends to have a great deal more survalence. It also has a much stronger reverance for law and order. The US can be rather chaotic and such organization/intrusion doesn't sit well with Americans. \n\nI think you'd probably like it in the US. Hard to say not knowing more about you. Best way to find out is to come visit. The UK is an ally so a visitation visa would probably be easy to obtain. What part of the US to visit is a whole different story. America unlike the UK doesn't really have a consistant culture. Just an overiding sense of nation. So the South is very different from the NE which is very different from the Mid-west which is very different from the West coast which is very different from the South West. Then places in a given area tend to identify with specific areas. New Orleans for example is pretty unique in the US. Austin is more like California than Texas while Dallas and Houston tend to be Texan in culture. Miami has a different culture than the rest of Florida. Tallahassee for example tends to be more Southern in general than Floridian. Get to know Americans from all over the country. Don't take one's word about an area, get to know several from an area. We are easy to find and more than happy to brag LOL.
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I can't understand you ... you seem to have a thick accent.  Where are you from?
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CHILL DUDE.\ni'm from UK and i personally think the Americans are great i've met quite a few and found them all to be polite and friendly and very warm people.\nWhat you say we think about you may apply to some but then again there is no shortage of that kind of people in the UK too,and probably any country you can think of.
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You are slightly miss guided.  Americans love the Brits.  We love Monty Python, the Beatles, the Young Ones, John Cleese, Fish & Chips, mmmm Bass Ale and many other things native to England.  We share the same enthusaism to get drunk before major "football" & "futbol" games.  We are die hard fanatics about supporting our football teams.  We have even started to become better at futbol by having english preimere players plyaing for the major league soccer teams.  American women are still intrigued by the Royal Family.  We love that Dianna became Princess Di.  We love to hear your accent and as a previous answer stated - the accent does make you more attractive and intelligent.  We love how an ice cream truck is called Mr. Whippy, an elevator called a lift, things like that.  We love that we think the same way and are not afraid to stand up to dictators, tyrants, murders, and morally do the right thing.  We share the same contept for the lame French.  We love Darts.  I could go on but you get the point.\n\nAs far as bad teeth and not washing - that is definatley more directed at the French rather than Brits, in my humble opinion.\n\nHave a great day!!
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I am married to English man and almost married to American. There are advantage and disadvantage of both sides. Both of them are quite honest, say it as it is - but American can say it without irony and sometimes a little humorous. Both of them are proud of each country, but my husband can go down to the very brand of watch or shoes that he wants to wear.\nIn terms of loyalty (well this doesn't go for everyone) I will say English man has it. In terms of look, I will say American man has it, only because they seem to enjoy life more without irony and sinister plus they are smiley and easier to chat with.\nI think that's pretty general. Everyhting else is too personal to say here.
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They have their own accents, yes.\n\nTo the untrained American ear, it sounds like an Australian accent, yes.\n\nBut it has its own characterisitics.
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No, we don't.\nAlthough, the people that DO have accents think that we have accents just because we don't have their accent! We still sound different to them, so they think we have an accent.\nMake sense?! ;0)