Did my mother sound Southern? (living in, accents, name, woman)

[Richmonder27]

I have a clip of my mom talking about Greece.

Note: She is a native Richmonder, but when she went up to NYC to be a model, people made fun of her Southern accent and called her a stupid Southern belle. So in this clip, she is trying hard to hide her Southernness.

Someone told me she sounded like a yankee. But I dont think so. Most Richmonders have stronger accents than she did, though

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[NCN]

I never click onto to the suggested tapes, but it would be extremely rude for anyone to comment in a negative way about the way someone speaks. That says more about them than it does about the person they are talking about. It would be normal for someone who is from Richmond to speak with a Southern accent. They were probably just jealous of her and wanted to hurt her feelings. I hope I always speak with a Southern accent no matter where I travel to and I don't care what anyone thinks about it. I am mostly told what a pleasant speaking voice I have though. If anyone said anything different from that, I think I would cross them off the list of people in my social circle. I don't choose to spend my life around rude people.

[nitram]

I love accents. When I meet people with a distinct accent I always say "I love your accent, where are you from"? It usually brings out a friendly smile knowing you're interested in them.

[Richmonder27]

Originally Posted by NCN

I never click onto to the suggested tapes, but it would be extremely rude for anyone to comment in a negative way about the way someone speaks. That says more about them than it does about the person they are talking about. It would be normal for someone who is from Richmond to speak with a Southern accent. They were probably just jealous of her and wanted to hurt her feelings. I hope I always speak with a Southern accent no matter where I travel to and I don't care what anyone thinks about it. I am mostly told what a pleasant speaking voice I have though. If anyone said anything different from that, I think I would cross them off the list of people in my social circle. I don't choose to spend my life around rude people.

Oh thanks. Well they really made fun of it when she was up there and some lady at this store asked her about lynchings and Jim Crowe. My mom was just talking to the clerk and the lady was offended by her southern 'accent'. I guess she was afraid of offending people after that. Southern is a badge of pride , I think.

[piperspal]

I love southern accents. Well, I love just about all accents, & I agree w/ Nitram - I make a point of letting someone know. I think it's a great conversation starter. I don't think your mother sounds like a Yankee though. I'm a Colorado native living in the northeast surrounded by Yanks.

I do think your mother's voice on that tape sounds like a woman who was educated at an Ivy League school, however! Did she get the modeling job? That photo shows a very pretty lady.

[Richmonder27]

Originally Posted by piperspal

I love southern accents. Well, I love just about all accents, & I agree w/ Nitram - I make a point of letting someone know. I think it's a great conversation starter. I don't think your mother sounds like a Yankee though. I'm a Colorado native living in the northeast surrounded by Yanks.

I do think your mother's voice on that tape sounds like a woman who was educated at an Ivy League school, however! Did she get the modeling job? That photo shows a very pretty lady.

Yes she was a model in NYC. She did some runway and prints for Virginia Slims in magazines.

And then came back to Richmond. People in NYC were very mean to her.They called her all sorts of name and made fun of her southern accent. When she really didnt have that strong of one.

No she never graduated college. She did go a young girls finishing school in Richmond called Miss Turnbulls


Her parents had much stronger Richmond accents. But of course it seems to fade with each generation..

[6 FOOT 3]

Is your mom from Greece as she looks southern european.

[Richmonder27]

Originally Posted by 6 FOOT 3

Is your mom from Greece as she looks southern european.

No she is a born and bred Richmonder . Mostly of English/Irish/Scottish decent. With some American Indian. She looks very Northern European.