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| MichaelJ Newbie United States Joined 5998 days ago 19 posts - 20 votes Studies: Spanish | Message 1 of 64 13 August 2008 at 3:08pm | IP Logged | ||
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In the United States, when a foreigner speaks English with an accent (Russian, Spanish, French, esp.) it is considered sexy. Is the reverse true or does an American accent just sound stupid?
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| CrazyManAndy Groupie United States myspace.com/bobandbiRegistered users can see my Skype Name Joined 6116 days ago 51 posts - 50 votes Speaks: English* Studies: Spanish | Message 2 of 64 13 August 2008 at 3:37pm | IP Logged | ||
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I can't answer your question, but I would not say that foreign accents are always (or even often) considered sexy. It depends largely on the particular person and accent, as well as who that person is speaking to.
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| makaveli1989 Groupie United Kingdom Joined 6744 days ago 69 posts - 73 votes  Speaks: English* Studies: German | Message 3 of 64 13 August 2008 at 3:38pm | IP Logged | ||
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I think people are always intrigued and attracted to something 'different' than what they are usually accustomed to.
Certainly I remember an American student coming to London to study and had twice the amount of female attention than if he spoke like the rest of us. 1 person has voted this message useful | |||
| Sennin Senior Member Bulgaria Joined 6035 days ago 1457 posts - 1759 votes 5 sounds | Message 4 of 64 13 August 2008 at 4:05pm | IP Logged | ||
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I'm so accustomed to the sound of American English that I can't sense an accent whatsoever, it's just accent-neutral English for me. That is, at least the English that sounds in most Hollywood movies.
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| brian00321 Senior Member United States Joined 6599 days ago 143 posts - 148 votes Speaks: English* Studies: German | Message 5 of 64 13 August 2008 at 4:09pm | IP Logged | ||
You could say the same for British guys over here. At least the ones around my area. Maybe we should switch roles/ places for a week? 1 person has voted this message useful | |||
| chelovek Diglot Senior Member United States Joined 6088 days ago 413 posts - 461 votes 5 sounds Speaks: English*, French Studies: Russian | Message 6 of 64 13 August 2008 at 5:18pm | IP Logged | ||
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I'd say as a general rule, foreigners are more attractive and more interesting no matter where they are from. If the person is from a place that's of special interest to you, then they are that much more attractive/interesting. It even applies to the same sex. For instance, I even like meeting Russian males, because I'd consider that a valuable opportunity to practice the language. But in terms of females and sexual attraction...well, I'd say I've been at least a little interested in every foreign chick that crossed my path, even if I'd have written them off under normal circumstances.
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| zerothinking Senior Member Australia Joined 6373 days ago 528 posts - 772 votes Speaks: English* | Message 7 of 64 13 August 2008 at 5:59pm | IP Logged | ||
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It's almost entirely subjective. Some Australians love American accents and others abhor it.
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| robertdover8 Groupie United States Joined 6021 days ago 43 posts - 42 votes Speaks: English* Studies: Italian, Spanish | Message 8 of 64 13 August 2008 at 6:11pm | IP Logged | ||
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You mean an American speaking another language besides English, and speaking that language with an accent?
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