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By Rmglrsm - 23/06/2016 02:21

Today, at work, I was helping someone who really sounded like she had a Boston accent. So, I asked her where she was from. She has never been out of state. Turns out she has a speech impediment. FML

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nattnatt73 31

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Friday 8 July 2016 8:34

I worked in customer service over the phone and had a lady ask what country I was in. I told her I was from Washington state and she didn't believe me. It happens. And I don't even have a speech impediment

racheal1000 13

Monday 15 August 2016 1:05

don't feel embarrass. I have a speech impediment due to hearing loss and people have always asked me where I'm from. Doesn't bother me one bit

nattnatt73 31

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Friday 8 July 2016 8:34

Mudge 11

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Monday 15 August 2016 4:57

well Washington isn't a country

hellobobismyname 24

Monday 15 August 2016 7:22

#18 - You can still deduce what country Washington state is in though, no?

racheal1000 13

Monday 15 August 2016 1:05

don't feel embarrass. I have a speech impediment due to hearing loss and people have always asked me where I'm from. Doesn't bother me one bit

kiki1705 20

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Monday 15 August 2016 1:15

Good thing you asked that first.

crudeandrudeguy 29

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Monday 15 August 2016 1:20

It was probably more embarrassing for you then her just because she's used to being asked that question...

MDoremis 38

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Monday 15 August 2016 1:21

I wouldn't feel too bad. It's not like you could have known.

Leviathene 34

Monday 15 August 2016 1:22

I'm an Aussie who apparently has a Canadian accent. I was just taught how to speak proper English when I was growing up. I don't get upset when people ask me, I just laugh it off. Don't worry OP, honest mistake.

chrisbeaudoin 26

Monday 15 August 2016 5:21

I bet those hosers don't even know what they are talkin aboot, eh?

Colon_Man 17

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Monday 15 August 2016 18:06

I get asked if I'm Canadian about once a month. "What do you mean, Buddy?"

almost_there44 26

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Monday 15 August 2016 1:22

It's okay OP. I stutter and people ask me where I'm from all the time. Some people don't believe me, but it's okay. I don't take it personally and she probably didn't as well. Don't beat yourself up.

mezochan 29

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Monday 15 August 2016 1:33

Don't beat yourself up! While embarrassing for you, they probably don't think it's that bad to have someone mistake their speech impediment for an accent at least.

Tripartita 44

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Monday 15 August 2016 1:39

"Yeah, it's wicked pissa' confusing that you'd think I'm from Boston. Anyway, if you wanna meet up later, we could watch my favorite movie, Good Will Hunting."