Trump Speaks Like Regular Folk

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No doubt, we all do it to an extent. It's called phonetic accommodation and is thought to be a subconscious mechanism to appear more likable.

In Hillary's case in front of large audiences it comes across as contrived for the purpose of self aggrandizement. Nothing particularly malicious or harmful I suppose, but does here no favors in the authenticity department.

My wife used to work for a dentist that went so far as to feign a foreign accent if his patient spoke with one. There's a point with strangers that it may be a bit insulting.


So does mine. I don't do it consciously, but get me around my black relatives and I'm a little more...let's say... ebonically tilted. Even just me and my dad and brother get a little funky around each other.