Originally posted by TinTrump
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When I first left uni I went for a series of job interviews at Schroeders (sp!) After interviews covering 3 seperate days I was told that I wasn't getting the job - In their words, I was technically the best person for the job but my accent wasn't right. Surely that could have been determined on day 1.Rule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
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Originally posted by conned tractor View PostThe only accent I have trouble understanding is strong glaswegian but I expect I am not alone in this. I usually have to adopt the nod and smile approach. Other softer scottish accents I find quite soothing though.
I get most accents in the UK. Exposure really, we're all exposed to the SE on the telly regularly, but the accents at the edges get way less telly time so people don't understand them as much. Maybe cause I have one, I pay attention more.
Only accent I dislike is the brummie one, maybe just the way it's generally depicted in the meedja, but it doesn't inspire me much Then again, havign a thick west coast brogue does scare people a wee bitHang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith
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Originally posted by conned tractor View PostIf you were hiring for a role would an accent influence your decision?
I like regional accents and the rich vocabulary they bring with them. I particularly like Geordie and I find some Scottish accents very sexy.Comment
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Originally posted by snaw View PostYou'll find a Weedgie accent nice and soothing, accompanied with a kis easily if you go up there and tell people that. ;-)
Originally posted by snaw View PostOnly accent I dislike is the brummie one, maybe just the way it's generally depicted in the meedja, but it doesn't inspire me muchComment
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Originally posted by TinTrump View PostI recall reading that a gentle Scottish brogue is well received throughout the UK. Unless spouting from the mouth of the PM.
I like most regional accents as it makes things more interesting but I find Geordies difficult to undertand; I was a best man up there once and I hardly understood a word all day.Comment
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Originally posted by EternalOptimist View Post
actually I often get into trouble for being too quiet. They always ask me, is everything ok ? and bug the sh1 te out of me
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Originally posted by DodgyAgent View Postboring(\__/)
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There are many variations on "geordie" up here...it's just that you soft southern shi tes don't notice the subtle differences.
Cheryl Cole "speaks" geordie like Ant and Dec, but the Sunderland or Durham twang is much less harsh.Blood in your pooComment
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I can cope with most accents but I knew a bloke from Ulster who might as well have been speaking Swahili. I don't think I ever understood a word.Comment
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