[sionnsar]

I have a knack for picking up on accents when I converse with people. If I talk with an Aussie for five minutes, I can walk away and fool the next guy into thinking that I'm an Aussie, too. It's just something I can do, and, in fact, it's so automatic that I often don't notice that I'm doing it. My wife will tell me, "Stop that; they're gonna think you're mocking them and be offended." I ask, "Huh? Stop what?"

My wife does that too. She stunned one of her nurses a couple days ago by pronouncing the nurse's (Indian) name perfectly. The nurse had not heard an American who could do it, but my wife rolled the R perfectly. The nurse made some comment, and my wife suddenly put on a broad Scots accent, with the Rs rolled just that way, and the nurse cracked up.

[NicknamedBob]

Not sure what number it is, but it's definitely in the book...

"Surviving the Hospital: Rulea and Regulations"

Rule: Entertain the nurses and make them like you.
Rule: Before surgeery, mark the area to be operated on. If it's your foot, mark "This one!"
Rule: If you have a caffeine addiction, prepare to suffer.

[HKMk23]

LOL!

Great to hear such good stories about your wife. Sounds as if she may be in better spirits than some of her nurses.

[stephenjohnbanker]

I do the same thing with aussies and austrians.