This reminds me of my best friends mom. She was born and raised in South Carolina, but settled here in Michigan after marrying hubby.

She has the Michigan accent until she gets on the phone with her relatives. Then her 'southern drawl' is so thick you can barely understand her!


Originally posted by lynnestankard
Diane (eldest D.,) went over to USA to marry Jason with a normal English accent - now 5 years later she's gotten an American accent!!!
Funny thing is - as soon as she speaks to me, her Dad or her sister - she's English again!!! Jason can always tell when she's recently spoken to us - 'cos his English bride is back again!!!
The very first time I called her at work I asked to speak to Diane Glick and after a little pause heard 'Mum is that you?' I hadn't recognised her American accent!!!
The last time she came over with Jason he was tickled to death - the moment she stepped off the plane - her English accent flooded back!