Harmonie
Active Member
When I spoke of such transitions, it was in a different era long ago before the national population began to migrate in every direction. And one involving very different social dynamics when it came to things like race and religion, apart from regional differences and age considerations as a child- not an adult.
Though in Nevada presently it's rare when I run into anyone with a regional accent other than what it typical of the west coast. Making such a transition in school could be brutal, with so many kids making fun of a subtle, Southern accent . Same went for anyone from Texas as well. But then in Virginia I also recall how anyone from California took some heat as well. They got me coming and going. But it was very long ago.
Oh! I can only try to understand. My parents did not move around in my childhood. In fact, this recent move is the only time I have really moved aside from a temporary move to finish university in my 20s. So, I don't have the experience of that.
Kids are rough, even when you're from the area. I can't imagine going somewhere new as a kid and dealing with having an accent they'd make fun of.
One thing about having the internet these days is we're all so much more connected. Most peoples' accents blend together to me. Sure, some people will have a distinct Southern accent or a distinct New England accent, but most people I hear talk don't have any kind of accent I can hear. I don't even know if I really have an accent myself. I mean, I should, but I just don't think it's that strong.