When someone from Britain speaks, Americans hear a "British accent"...

2005-06-28 Thread muldoon
Americans consider having a "British accent" a sign of sophistication
and high intelligence. Many companies hire salespersons from Britain to
represent their products,etc. Question: When the British hear an
"American accent," does it sound unsophisticated and dumb?

Be blunt. We Americans need to know. Should we try to change the way we
speak? Are there certain words that sound particularly goofy? Please
help us with your advice on this awkward matter.

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Re: When someone from Britain speaks, Americans hear a "British accent"...

2005-06-28 Thread muldoon

Michael Hoffman wrote:
> muldoon wrote:
> > Americans consider having a "British accent" a sign of sophistication
> > and high intelligence. Many companies hire salespersons from Britain to
> > represent their products,etc. Question: When the British hear an
> > "American accent," does it sound unsophisticated and dumb?
> >
> > Be blunt. We Americans need to know.
>
> To be blunt, I have no idea what this has to do with Python. Surely
> selecting the right forum to use indicates more sophistication and high
> intelligence than the way one speaks. ;-)
> --
> Michael Hoffman

   This is from California, not far from where they did the old atomic
bomb tests. Be tolerant. Mutation you know.

   Now, what forum would you recommend? Any help would be appreciated.

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Re: Difference between " and '

2005-07-21 Thread muldoon

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Can someone tell me the difference between single quote and double
> quote?
>
> Thanks

   And please settle the dispute between "xxx". And "xxx".

   There was a fellow at Oxford who decided these things but I hear he
went mad.

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