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Should people be proud of having an accent rather than hiding it?

For

Accent shows story, origin, and identity.

Against

It may harm clear communication in some fields.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Over time I've realised that my accent is just part of who I am, and people often find it cute.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • I like this diversity of speech, especially the Moldavian accent.
    RedditTranslated from Romanian

Against

  • A thick accent is usually incomprehensible.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • You should always work on diminishing your accent so that it's easier for people to understand you.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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