| This all started when I found that I could dribble on for hours about fencing posts in an odd dialect. I used to do it and still do, even if the accent gets dropped. I find it is easier if you have a friend who you can ring up who is as stupid as you are. |
I bet you could do the same thing. I am convinced that the process of sounding like someone else makes you forget who you are and so you take on the words of anything to cary on sounding like that other person. Try it. Do it now you will be amazed. |
If you have no friends suitable make on up or perhaps ring directory inquiries for a number and converse in this new found anonymity. My dad used to phone the operator just for a chat before he went to bed. Perhaps it runs in the family. |
© Phil Ironside
