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Re:Native speakers are hard to understand in a lingua franca... by EdwardDiego on Thursday May 20, 2021 @11:16PM (#27230097)
I even have to do that with Australians as a Kiwi - asking for a "pen" sounds to them like I want a "pin", so I have to stretch my vowels and ask for a "peeen" which sounds to me like I'm taking the piss, but they don't seem to take offense, and then hand me a pen.
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Re:Native speakers are hard to understand in a lingua franca... by _carbyau_ on Friday May 21, 2021 @01:52AM (#27230929)
As an aussie, I guess I might notice you sound a bit odd but appreciate that you are making an extra effort over and above the usual. Not going to complain about that!

Also, given how poorly aussie accent is portrayed in so many TV shows and movies - even by australian actors because "they have to" - we might be used to it and see your effort as pretty minimal.

I'd give you a pen anyday. Have a good one!

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