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RaggedyAnn:
Good to know. I had to catch up on some work.

Nice, don't stress yourself too much sha....

RaggedyAnn:
Morning, you. Hope you've been good, dear.

I'm doing just fine.

You've been M.I.A, whats popping?

RaggedyAnn:

Morning, Ann.

Congratulations to a nairalander.

Accept it but be sure to find yourself another girl. It's important that she knows that you've moved on too.

Her royal nyashlessness

TrapHedges:
wtf... Lmao bro sue tat lad

For shittery

NLProblemChild:
you think so?

Didn't you find the last one disturbing?

mizthorlu:
there is nothing unpleasant about our local accent, your wannabe attitude made it be. where you grow up matters, the people around you too. even among Americans, they have natives with local accent. we don't really see anything good about our local things here

Isn't there a way the English language should sound? Shouldn't it be audible? Coherent?

teehamzat:
Heh...just like that?

Its her opinion and she's entitled to it. I can't force mine down her throat.

ZarZar:
I think you're the one missing the point here. 1) I already asked, if you change your accent, what will be the replacement if not a phony, foreign one? You keep it real yourself on that one because, you & I both know that the most preferred replacement or substitute, is an American accent.

2) As for me not wanting to admit that some accents are unpleasant. That is YOUR opinion & not me in denial. Just because something sounds unpleasant to you, doesn't mean we all share your opinion, so get over yourself fast. Yes, some accents are difficult to understand, but guess what? You're a human & can adapt to almost anything, so use your interpersonal skills to navigate your way around that problem, instead of looking down on people. In fact, your post reeks of elitism & snobbery for the simple fact that you expect someone to change themselves to suit you. It's not gonna happen! If you don't understand what someone is saying, you simply ask them to repeat themselves again, no matter how many times it takes you to get the word right. That's etiquette 101.

3) I never, EVER pretend. I'm not afraid to voice my opinion, no matter how far off it may be. I'm very independent in my thoughts & I always say exactly what is on my mind/soul, at any given time. Take it or leave it. So don't ever accuse me of trying to score invisible points just because I don't see things the way you do. You're Sinz, I'm ZarZar & I don't have to share your perspective on things. Period.

Okay ma'am. Point taken.

Nazeren:
Lol. No need to quote her, just look away. ZarZar is always on the defensive. She would rather be on the defense than understand the question.

LOL, aint that something?

She's an interesting fellow.

shinarlaura:
Now I think u re the only person who understood the topic. Some people are just misinterpreting the question...

As for me, the answer is no. Some people accents are just so funny

Me too, it's a "No" for me. Except I find her accent appealing to my ears

I have this friend who is quite fond of leaving my toilet unflushed. I don't know if he does it deliberately to piss me off or if he has beef with the flusher. I just don't know

This is just too much

NLProblemChild:
to push the post to FP..

But we don't have to see more graphic photos

ZarZar:
I'm not missing any point because if or when you ditch your natural accent, what do you replace it with? Most often opt for a foreign one, usually, American. To me, that is more unattractive than any "unpleasant local accent" a guy may have. In fact, I prefer him raw & unpolished, as I find the originality more attractive than any lah di dah way of speaking that's fake. They say never say never, but on this one I stand my ground, I'd never date a guy that's ashamed of who he is & where he is from. Rock your natural accent & some of us will see the uniqueness in it & appreciate you even more for keeping it real. Just brush up on the English though because a man that can't express himself well in English, is another huge turn off for me. We're in the 21 century, come on, speak the universal language at least, to show you've been through the school gates. That is all that matters TO ME.

Lastly, IMO, there's no such thing as "unpleasant local accent". That's just inferiority complex speaking , which is exactly why some of us are unattracted to guys with unoriginal accents. Pathetic!

Do we start defining the word "local"?

In as much as you may not want to admit it, some accents aren't pleasant to the ear. What do you say about a guy who's English you strain your ears to hear or crack your brain to understand? Is it sexy when English language sounds like Swahilli? Call a spade what it is and stop acting all afrocentric to please who ever is you want to please. You're not more African than the rest of us.

Again, the topic as clearly stated is about the possibility of dating a guy who's English sounds like a motor accident, no one is talking about guys with phony foreign accents. You brought that up.

hazan041:
dey are lost on track i

I tell you, bruh.

rheether:
Let's see the after pix

Wetin u wan use am do?

Where do I start?

ZarZar:
Lol, I don't know what he sounds like but I'm sure I'd love it. There's nothing more ridiculous sounding than a guy with an American accent, when he's not even seen the doors of an airport, talkless of travelling. Even if he's travelled, why would you wanna get rid of something that should be your badge of honour? Maybe I'm too proud of my roots but I'd never change how I speak just to sound worldly & well-travelled. Reason I just wanna spit on anyone with a phony accent.

You're missing the point hun, the OP is talking about unpleasant local accents not phony foreign accents.

Let's face it, some accents are not just it! If you haven't heard Obasanjo's voice, I'm quite sure you must've heard Buhari

Now let's be honest, Fulani doesn't exactly sound like Spanish

ZarZar:
Better an original accent than a fake one any day. I love people who have pride in their identity. Fake accents are a huge turn off for me.

**says "hi" to her in my Obasanjo accent**

Perhaps it's because you look like one of those gorilla guerrilla special forces

Welcome back

Martin0:
chairman

How's it going?

Mr Exclusive