Personally, I think peforming accents out of respect or admiration for a culture (such as in acting or just amusing impressions) should always be socially acceptable; the problem arises when the accents are used in a demeaning, insulting way, such as here. I can't imagine what would possess someone to speak to a foreigner (or anybody) in a mocking impression of their voice like that for no reason in particular.
So if it's out of respect and admiration for a culture one should avoid """"linguistic racism"""", because as said in this debate, it's lazy and bad seen so by pure speakers. Like, imagine if I go in England and talk to people in a very stereotypical way: would you rather hear me pronounce words and sentences always in the "Bo'tl o' wotr" way or in a better way by talking with a culturally accurate accent? Do YOU prefer "Bottle of water" or "Botl o' wtr"
If it's pure Mickey taking,of course it's not acceptable,but I've read an interesting article explaining that if you talk English in the same manner of the country that you're visiting,that they can understand you more easily. I haven't ever tried it, and probably wouldn't dare I'm afraid. Also interesting, it doesn't have to be ' abroad' does it? I'm south east England, and some local dialects have to be listened to very closely. I struggle with broad Glaswegian, but it's not criticism, it's my fact. An empathetic brain picks up accents almost immediately, so if I'm relaying what someone with an accent other than my own has said, I'll often copy it. Should've been an actor,ha! But I'm not saying " Listen to this accent",I'm saying " This is the way they said this". More British super-pc I feel. We've somehow not set ourselves up as the protector of everything everywhere,after rampaging over the world to create the Empire. Maybe that's what it is. Guilt. I'm thought of as 'posh' around here as I have little accent amongst Cockburn twang, and get mimmicked. I don't mind because that's literally how I speak! Gerroverit!
Personally, I think peforming accents out of respect or admiration for a culture (such as in acting or just amusing impressions) should always be socially acceptable; the problem arises when the accents are used in a demeaning, insulting way, such as here. I can't imagine what would possess someone to speak to a foreigner (or anybody) in a mocking impression of their voice like that for no reason in particular.
So if it's out of respect and admiration for a culture one should avoid """"linguistic racism"""", because as said in this debate, it's lazy and bad seen so by pure speakers. Like, imagine if I go in England and talk to people in a very stereotypical way: would you rather hear me pronounce words and sentences always in the "Bo'tl o' wotr" way or in a better way by talking with a culturally accurate accent?
Do YOU prefer "Bottle of water" or "Botl o' wtr"
Honestly,see my para above. I have researched this,interesting.p***taking is never acceptable,but there are places for mimickcry.
Everyone needs to stop judging everyone else and being offended. This “doctor” is a nutcase. Stop making it about yourself! Ridiculous! Go Harriet!
Nothing wrong with it
Imitation is the greatest form of flattery
imatation is the most sincere form of flattery
If it's pure Mickey taking,of course it's not acceptable,but I've read an interesting article explaining that if you talk English in the same manner of the country that you're visiting,that they can understand you more easily. I haven't ever tried it, and probably wouldn't dare I'm afraid. Also interesting, it doesn't have to be ' abroad' does it? I'm south east England, and some local dialects have to be listened to very closely. I struggle with broad Glaswegian, but it's not criticism, it's my fact. An empathetic brain picks up accents almost immediately, so if I'm relaying what someone with an accent other than my own has said, I'll often copy it. Should've been an actor,ha! But I'm not saying " Listen to this accent",I'm saying " This is the way they said this". More British super-pc I feel. We've somehow not set ourselves up as the protector of everything everywhere,after rampaging over the world to create the Empire. Maybe that's what it is. Guilt. I'm thought of as 'posh' around here as I have little accent amongst Cockburn twang, and get mimmicked. I don't mind because that's literally how I speak! Gerroverit!
This doctor is a nutcase.