Do u have an accent?

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I have an accent

I used to have an accent but i lost it over the years

I love accents

I hate accents

I dont usually notice or care about accents

I dont have an accent

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As someone with an accent i always wondered how other people feel about them or their experience having one. Maybe its just me but i always have it in the back of my head while speaking to someone. Im also wondering if imma lose it completely once i move for good. If that happened to u pls share ur experience.

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hartfire

Everyone has an accent, usually formed by the first language they learned.

Whether it sounds (to others) like an accent depends on how far the speaker has moved from their childhood home.

Whether an accent is enjoyable depends on how easy it is to understand the speaker.
A thick accent can be almost impossible to understand and some people will give up trying and walk away.
A moderate accent can still be quite stressful because of the effort it requires; many people will tire quickly and try to avoid te speaker.
A mild accent is no problem and the person will integrate well into the society and quickly make friends.

Some of the reactions may be based on cultural prejudices.