Re: DRIVER in limeyville... .... #$%&@
Author: Chris Walker
Date: 03-09-2020 - 02:50
Dr Zarkoff Wrote:
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> > couldn't differentiate my accent from a British
> one.
> And yes, there are
> differences between Kiwi and Strine, although the
> typical Yank ear can't readily discern it.
You bet ya, if I had $5 for every time a Yank said to me on my trips "you're from Australia, right!", I'd have flown there for free.
One way to sort 'em out was to ask just how long ago did he emigrate, from Canada, right! :)
Chris
in New Zealand