Comments on: Are Southern Accents Contagious? http://allthingsthatrise.com/2010/03/25/are-southern-accents-contagious/ PEOPLE * TECHNOLOGY * EVOLUTION Sat, 10 Dec 2011 23:00:22 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Pricilla Schei http://allthingsthatrise.com/2010/03/25/are-southern-accents-contagious/comment-page-1/#comment-2957 Pricilla Schei Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:52:53 +0000 http://allthingsthatrise.com/?p=970#comment-2957 My partner and i do not agree with your last stage. My partner and i do not agree with your last stage.

]]> By: Chong Leviton http://allthingsthatrise.com/2010/03/25/are-southern-accents-contagious/comment-page-1/#comment-2951 Chong Leviton Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:27:22 +0000 http://allthingsthatrise.com/?p=970#comment-2951 My partner and i do not agree with your last stage. My partner and i do not agree with your last stage.

]]> By: Sue http://allthingsthatrise.com/2010/03/25/are-southern-accents-contagious/comment-page-1/#comment-2721 Sue Fri, 02 Apr 2010 06:03:30 +0000 http://allthingsthatrise.com/?p=970#comment-2721 I agree about poetic; southern voices are gentle and lyrical. My husband is from Richmond, and I find myself slipping into that accent when we visit his family – or even when they visit us in the northwest. Also, I enjoy the convenience of using “y’all” to indicate a plural you, and “all y’all” to indicate that everyone is included. Very handy! When I visit, I’m acutely aware that the Civil War is recent history to many southerners. It is eerie to walk across ground that was a battlefield not so long ago, its trenches still visible in some places. The accent seems to hold resilience, grace and reconciliation; a soothing tone to bring into one’s own voice. I agree about poetic; southern voices are gentle and lyrical. My husband is from Richmond, and I find myself slipping into that accent when we visit his family – or even when they visit us in the northwest. Also, I enjoy the convenience of using “y’all” to indicate a plural you, and “all y’all” to indicate that everyone is included. Very handy!

When I visit, I’m acutely aware that the Civil War is recent history to many southerners. It is eerie to walk across ground that was a battlefield not so long ago, its trenches still visible in some places. The accent seems to hold resilience, grace and reconciliation; a soothing tone to bring into one’s own voice.

]]> By: Dianna http://allthingsthatrise.com/2010/03/25/are-southern-accents-contagious/comment-page-1/#comment-2719 Dianna Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:38:44 +0000 http://allthingsthatrise.com/?p=970#comment-2719 Ya know, I thought I heard a slight drawl creeping in toward the end of your preso... This weary teacher thanks you for the insights, tools & tips today. I came home to put a few into practice - mission accomplished! Ya know, I thought I heard a slight drawl creeping in toward the end of your preso… This weary teacher thanks you for the insights, tools & tips today. I came home to put a few into practice – mission accomplished!

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