truthseeker
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I think it's something to do with wanting to communicate as well, when I am trying to make myself understood I am more likely to mimic the other person's accent rather than jabber at them and then they have to say 'what?' all the time.
Yes I agree, when working in the states on a J1 visa i did become slightly americanised in accent and vocabulary WHILE in work - just made it easier for customers to understand me when I said things like 'sure, y'all have a nice day now y'hear!' - might have been to do with wanting more tips also
Although while reciting the salad dressings I was always caught out at being Oirish, when I said 'Light ITalian', compared to 'Light EYEtalian'.
I also once had a northern boyfriend and would pick up his accent slightly when I hung out with him for a long time too.
Im not remotely musical.