Quoting: TheKruk
James(seeI'm being respectful) how can you say anything about the way I speak without ever hearing me?
Thank you Mr.Kruk; see, we can get along after all.
To be honest Mr.Kruk, I've come across quite a few American accents during my travels and business dealings and, I just don't know why, it just irritates the living daylights out of me.
I really don't have similar issues with English accents from other nationalities; for example French, Italian & even German (The latter two I find extremely amusing). However, an American accent, to me, is like having ten blackboards around me with kittens scratching on all of them...!! Maybe it's also got to do with the aggressive, loud and uncouth behaviour that is exhibited by a large number of Americans.
Also, please note that I really couldn’t tell the difference between a New York accent and a Chicago accent. However, I can definitely make out a southern accent. The very thought of the latter makes me shudder...!!
Nothing personal Mr.Kruk; I was just responding to your query as honestly as I could.