Further to my last blog, I've had a response. Yes; other people agree that grammatical errors devalue the speaker's message; their trustworthiness and unfortunately their intelligence. One reader mentioned the habit of inflections at the end of phrases, so that every sentence sounds like a question. "I'm going to the gym" - with an upward inflection. Also the "I went to the shops, and it was, like, SOO busy." - complete with rolling eyes and flicky hair.
I've come across another article promoting regional accents.
Why we must treasure our regional accents -Times Online
My message is still to treasure regional variety, but to be aware of your use of grammar; speak clearly and don't go up at the end of every sentence unless it's a question!!
I've come across another article promoting regional accents.
Why we must treasure our regional accents -Times Online
My message is still to treasure regional variety, but to be aware of your use of grammar; speak clearly and don't go up at the end of every sentence unless it's a question!!
.JPG)
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