I met a teenage girl today, and the first thing she said after I introduced myself was, "are you an American" --- complete with the cocky teenage head turn, eye roll, and glare that could laser a hole right through you. I said "yes," and her face lit up followed by, "I've never met an American before!"
Later, when she showed me around her house, she asked if I had ever met any famous people. I told her about my slight (okay less than slight) connection to Kelly Clarkson --- but that was it.
Her family also had a lot of questions about what Texas is like.... you know the stereotypes.... cowboys, horses, guns, etc.
I think they might like me! :)
When I left, a social work supervisor said to me in the car, "you know, I think that American thing might work for you...." I thought 'well, I sure hope it will since I am an American'. My only other option would be to pull a Ross Gellar on Friends and pretend to talk in an accent while I'm at work all day everyday. (Come on Kerb and Alex, you know that's funny---you friends fanatics!) I mean, I getting pretty good at my British accent. HA!
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Yes! Haha! And then Monica tries and her accent comes out more Irish or Scottish sounding...and then Rachel, with her Indian accent...one of my top favorite episodes ever!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I wouldn't suggest trying tio fake them out with another accent. I have no doubt that your accent is improving, but I think they'll still be able to tell...
kerb....don't you doubt my british accent!
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