Baltimore Accent Experiences
As a Baltimore resident, have you made judgements about people who speak the Baltimore accent? Have you ever been judged yourself for speaking it?
As a Baltimore resident, I’ve often found that people judge those with a strong Baltimore accent based on stereotypes. For instance, when I speak with my friends in a casual setting, I’ve heard comments from outsiders that suggest they view the accent as unrefined or indicative of a lack of education. This has made me self-conscious, especially in professional environments where I want to be taken seriously.
On a few occasions, during job interviews or networking events, I’ve sensed that my accent led to preconceived notions about my competence or professionalism. I could see people’s expressions change when they heard my accent; it felt like they were making judgments about my background or abilities before even getting to know me…
As a Baltimore resident, I’ve often found that people judge those with a strong Baltimore accent based on stereotypes. For instance, when I speak with my friends in a casual setting, I’ve heard comments from outsiders that suggest they view the accent as unrefined or indicative of a lack of education. This has made me self-conscious, especially in professional environments where I want to be taken seriously.
On a few occasions, during job interviews or networking events, I’ve sensed that my accent led to preconceived notions about my competence or professionalism. I could see people’s expressions change when they heard my accent; it felt like they were making judgments about my background or abilities before even getting to know me…
As a Baltimore resident, I’ve often found that people judge those with a strong Baltimore accent based on stereotypes. For instance, when I speak with my friends in a casual setting, I’ve heard comments from outsiders that suggest they view the accent as unrefined or indicative of a lack of education. This has made me self-conscious, especially in professional environments where I want to be taken seriously. Baltimore Accent Experiences
On a few occasions, during job interviews or networking events, I’ve sensed that my accent led to preconceived notions about my competence or professionalism. I could see people’s expressions change when they heard my accent; it felt like they were making judgments about my background or abilities before even getting to know me…
