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[Megadan]

Originally Posted by Goshawk

when I lived in California, it was obvious I wasn't "local" but I never had any difficulty being understood, or understanding others. My experience in New England has been a continuing linguistic adventure, especially when I first encountered people from "Down East" Maine, some of whom might as well have been speaking Swahili, I would have understood as much.

"Two peoples, separated by a common language"

Winston Churchill

Nobody understands people in the North East of the U.S. Travel to the Midwest or the Great Plains (me) to get clear speaking Americans. There is a reason all of the major call centers are located here.

I understand the Queen's English just fine as well. I had a friend for many years that moved here from Doncaster (with an overly strong Northern accent), as well as a couple of Kiwi friends I still keep in touch with.