I moved to southern missouri, and am slowly developing an accent.

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I moved to Southern Missouri 3 years ago for college. I am from Northern Kansas, so I didn't expect a huge cultural change, but there is. The people here are slightly different in an unflattering way, but the worst part is I recently noticed that I have speaking with a slight southern accent on some phrases.
is it normal to be terrified that when I leave this state and go somewhere north and (more civilized) people will think that I am a hillbilly hick.

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  • XallycatX
    11 years ago | pl

    I agree with Shackleford. I am southern myself, born and bred, and you need to realize we aren't all 'hillbilly's'. In fact, we are probably more 'civilized' than you Yankees are. Oh and don't worry your big head over it, just go back to where y'all came from, and the accent will go away.

    Bye,
    Ally

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  • anti-hero
    11 years ago | pl

    Last time I checked Missouri wasn't even in the south, It may be the south of the midwest.

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  • Shackleford96
    11 years ago | pl

    You aren't a hillbilly hick, but you do sound like a yankee prick.

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    • anti-hero
      11 years ago | pl

      Where are you from anyway? Send me a message if you don't wanna say here. If you wanna say that is...

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      • Shackleford96
        11 years ago | pl

        I am pretty sure I have said my state on here before, but I'm not too certain... I am 'southerner,' we'll leave it at that for now unless someone wants to take a guess and see if they can remember?

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  • oops91
    11 years ago | pl

    its normal. If you want to admit it or not, everybody gets influenced a little bit by people they are around. I find myself sometimes accidentally saying a stupid word I picked up from my friend.

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