How to Ask a Foreigner Where He’s From

Author: Leil Lowndes

In America, we think foreign accents are cool. But often people are embarrassed about theirs. Or perhaps they think they speak English so well that no one could tell they are from another country. Either way, it’s best to avoid asking, as so many people do, “Where are you from?” Instead, ask “Where did you get that lovely pronunciation?” That can delight, rather than depress, them.

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