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To: jalisco555

When they slow down enough to understand them.

You’re correct.

Africans are the same. Very precise.

I was in the audience at a symposium once where the host, a gentleman from Africa said “We will now tolerate some questions from the audience.”

I thought that was rather arrogant then realized it was a very precise use of the English language.


5 posted on 06/01/2018 7:12:18 AM PDT by cyclotic ( WeÂ’re the first ones taxed, the last ones considered and the first ones punished)
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Agree. I have several acquaintances from Nigeria and Ghana. Their accents are a pure joy to listen to and their English is impeccable. I will admit to having difficulty listening to the Indian accent.
19 posted on 06/01/2018 8:05:02 AM PDT by bella1 (Je suis deplorable)
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