Should your accent matter?

[Munchy]

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I have a friend who I think is overly worried about his accent.

He has pretty noticeable chinese accent, but we all have no problem understanding what he actually says. So I keep telling him that if I were in admissions committee, I wouldn't care what accent you have as long as I understand what you say without putting in much effort. But maybe it's b/c I am an Asian as well.

Don't know. Does having an accent work against you, given the fact that the person whom you speak with can understand fine?



P.S. I am gonna rant some more. He keeps complaining how his voice is so thin. Give me a break, I'd trade my voice with your voice if you give me your GPA. ARGGGGGGG. I couldn't tell you his name b/c it'd go against his privacy but it's Patrick.

 

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No, it shouldnt matter unless the interviewer cannot understand you. Don't waste time on the small things like outfit (blue, black, charcoal), tie colors, and accent. Focus more time on whats important- the content that is coming out of your mouth.

 

[yjdentist]

haha i thought this was cute and funny. tell him not to worry because ive seen many dental students with heavy accents.

i second what Rainee said. 🙂