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Interesting Fact - Accents

According to research conducted by eHarmony.co.uk, Queen's English is Britain's favourite accent.

(Yes, good old RP (received pronunciation) came top in nine out of ten positive character traits including: attractiveness, intelligence, honesty, charm, sophistication and reliability.


1. Received pronunciation (RP)

2. Edinburgh

3. Australian

4. Irish (Republic of Ireland)

5. Yorkshire

6. American

7. Geordie

8. Mancunian

9. Glaswegian

10. Welsh

RO is still perceived as a little posh. That's me! LOL)

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