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Do accents affect your perception of someone's intelligence?

raves +4 -1 by gorgeous.tragedy posted May 02, 2008 04:13AM GMTMay 02, 2008 04:13:19
Do accents affect your perception of someone's intelligence?
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raves +7   by KiKi posted May 02, 2008 06:38AM GMTMay 02, 2008 06:38:49
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Answered No

No because I have a southern accent so I can't talk about anyone elses.
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  • raves     [-] by Michelle posted 7 days ago
    Michelle reply

    Answered No

    Nope, just what they say. If they happen to have one of the stereotypical 'dumb' accents and they are dumb well that was just a coincidence.
  • raves +1   [-] by Kodabear posted Jun 01, 2008 09:28PM GMTJune 01, 2008 21:28:17
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    Answered No

    No...not usually. I think its cute when people have accents =)
  • raves +1   [-] by Pepsi posted May 18, 2008 06:00PM GMTMay 18, 2008 18:00:07
    Pepsi reply

    Answered Yes

    I am not saying that accents are indicative of intelligence, merely that some accents are associated with certain levels of intelligence...
  • raves +2   [-] by sadiesmom posted May 15, 2008 07:15PM GMTMay 15, 2008 19:15:12
    sadiesmom reply

    Answered No

    But, excellent question!

    There are some accents, I like better than others, and some that sound better (in my ear!) on women and not men-and visa versa...but, I listen to what they say, not how they sound when saying it!
  • raves +2   [-] by gorgeous.tragedy posted May 15, 2008 09:12PM GMTMay 15, 2008 21:12:04
    gorgeous.tragedy reply
    Thanks dearest!! And, I agree!
  • raves +4   [-] by raven posted May 15, 2008 07:12PM GMTMay 15, 2008 19:12:28
    raven reply

    Answered No

    No, I'm actually intrigued by them.
  • raves +4   [-] by Hef posted May 15, 2008 06:56PM GMTMay 15, 2008 18:56:18
    Hef reply

    Answered Yes

    I like interacting with people who've got an accent from nowhere near we happen to be at the time. It assures me that they've at least experienced more of the world than their own backyards. This breeds at least a little culture and wisdom.

    But, of course, some of them can still be complete idiots.
  • raves     [-] by baby phat posted May 14, 2008 07:17PM GMTMay 14, 2008 19:17:16
    baby phat reply

    Answered Yes

    ok
  • raves +1   [-] by Aaron posted May 13, 2008 03:03AM GMTMay 13, 2008 03:03:54
    Aaron reply

    Answered No

    Hello everyone! New here, Just thought I would throw my 2 cents in. I was raised in Southern AZ, so I tend to have a Spanish accent. Although I find that I tend to pick up the accent of whoever I am speaking with. I don't think it is indicative of ones intelligence, merely a by-product of your environment.
    Would you guys/gals agree?
  • raves +4   [-] by Jackie G posted May 13, 2008 02:31AM GMTMay 13, 2008 02:31:16
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    Answered No

    No, I do listen very closely because I am worried I will misunderstand what they are saying.
  • raves +1   [-] by Kodabear posted Jun 01, 2008 09:29PM GMTJune 01, 2008 21:29:11
    Kodabear reply
    Lol...nice
  • raves +1   [-] by Dimond Nick J posted May 13, 2008 02:17AM GMTMay 13, 2008 02:17:28
    Dimond Nick J reply

    Answered Yes

    really no bt seems like it
  • raves +2   [-] by gamman posted May 06, 2008 06:41PM GMTMay 06, 2008 18:41:10
    gamman reply

    Answered Yes

    at first. there are certain accents that i hear and i make assumptions but i am old enough to know better. i have heard some highly intelligent conversations and presentations from people whose second language is English. I have heard awful presentations from 'native' speakers of English.
  • raves +2   [-] by Chris [Ninja]™ posted May 06, 2008 03:01PM GMTMay 06, 2008 15:01:45
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    Answered Yes

    I'm going to have to be the lone wolf on this... I think subconsciously we do just a little bit, because we associate communication ability with intelligence often times. When people don't speak clearly (In our perception) I think we tend to secretly doubt them a little...
  • raves +1   [-] by gorgeous.tragedy posted May 06, 2008 06:01PM GMTMay 06, 2008 18:01:29
    gorgeous.tragedy reply
    whooo go you, for being the odd one out, leave it to the Ninja.
  • raves +1   [-] by Chris [Ninja]™ posted May 06, 2008 06:02PM GMTMay 06, 2008 18:02:24
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  • raves +1   [-] by gorgeous.tragedy posted May 06, 2008 06:06PM GMTMay 06, 2008 18:06:39
    gorgeous.tragedy reply
    don't hurt me, mmmmkay there partner!?
  • raves +1   [-] by Chris [Ninja]™ posted May 06, 2008 06:07PM GMTMay 06, 2008 18:07:56
    Chris [Ninja]™ reply
    yes ma'am.
  • raves +1   [-] by gorgeous.tragedy posted May 06, 2008 06:10PM GMTMay 06, 2008 18:10:44 (edited)
    gorgeous.tragedy reply
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  • raves +1   [-] by Chris [Ninja]™ posted May 06, 2008 06:16PM GMTMay 06, 2008 18:16:08
    Chris [Ninja]™ reply
    hehe
  • raves +2   [-] by Cindy posted May 02, 2008 11:43AM GMTMay 02, 2008 11:43:26
    Cindy reply

    Answered No

    It's their actions and whatever comes out of their mouths
  • raves +2   [-] by dragonfli posted May 02, 2008 10:49AM GMTMay 02, 2008 10:49:38
    dragonfli reply

    Answered No

    Oddly though, I alter my Texas accent at work so I don't sound like a total hick while I'm explaining technical matters to Phd's and Engineers. I don't care about their accent though..
  • raves +3   [-] by PaPa.s GiRl posted May 02, 2008 08:47AM GMTMay 02, 2008 08:47:55
    PaPa.s GiRl reply

    Answered No

    my husband has a deep accent. but he's very intelligent.
  • raves +4   [-] by Eirden posted May 02, 2008 08:39AM GMTMay 02, 2008 08:39:25
    Eirden reply

    Answered No

    Not at all...in fact accents are hot...and they can talk me into anything *_* That's pretty damn smart if you ask me~!
  • raves +2   [-] by gorgeous.tragedy posted May 02, 2008 02:11PM GMTMay 02, 2008 14:11:34
    gorgeous.tragedy reply
    haha! I agree!
  • raves +2   [-] by Jackie G posted May 13, 2008 02:32AM GMTMay 13, 2008 02:32:54
    Jackie G reply
    Ever see the movie A Fish Called Wanda - very funny and the accents got the girl.
  • raves +2   [-] by Eirden posted May 13, 2008 04:49AM GMTMay 13, 2008 04:49:47
    Eirden reply
    I quess I'll have to see it *_*
  • raves +3   [-] by meKrystle (BYOB RSVP STFU) posted May 02, 2008 07:58AM GMTMay 02, 2008 07:58:42
    meKrystle (BYOB RSVP STFU) reply

    Answered No

    Not really...it's the things they say, not how they say them.
  • raves +7   [-] by KiKi posted May 02, 2008 06:38AM GMTMay 02, 2008 06:38:49
    KiKi reply

    Answered No

    No because I have a southern accent so I can't talk about anyone elses.
  • raves +4   [-] by kjr posted May 02, 2008 06:42AM GMTMay 02, 2008 06:42:06
    kjr reply
    no you can't I have heard you speak. lol!
  • raves +4   [-] by KiKi posted May 02, 2008 06:46AM GMTMay 02, 2008 06:46:09
    KiKi reply
    LoL! Thanks for pointing that out, Mr. 3rd Shift!
  • raves +4   [-] by kjr posted May 02, 2008 06:49AM GMTMay 02, 2008 06:49:19
    kjr reply
    always looking out for a friend!
  • raves +4   [-] by Boss Hogg~NOBama posted May 02, 2008 05:20AM GMTMay 02, 2008 05:20:24
    Boss Hogg~NOBama reply

    Answered No

    I'm married to a fererner, and I don't fall for that shit anymore. I know for a fact all people with British accents are not that smart. I've met her sister!
  • raves +3   [-] by angie ~ PUMA posted May 02, 2008 04:25AM GMTMay 02, 2008 04:25:58
    angie ~ PUMA