<p>I live in the South (NC) and find myself stereotyping those with thick accents. Probably has something to do with the implication that regionalism–>narrow-mindedness. </p>
<p>Belle accents, however (which are almost non-existent in NC, unfortunately), have the same effect as a British accent on me.</p>
<p>Some of the smartest, most successful businessmen I know were from Alabama and had think Southern accents.</p>
<p>FWIW, I’ve lived all over the United States. There are definitely regional differences (work ethic, etc) from coast to coast, North to South. But don’t underestimate people with Southern accents as being “slow” or “stupid”. They’re just not as superficial as some people in other parts of the country.</p>
<p>@Caillebotte</p>
<p>I know. I was agreeing with you.</p>
<p>@smorgasbord</p>
<p>And the rest of us wouldn’t be able to live in DC.</p>
<p>Deep South accents have a certain allure to them. They remind me of Huckleberry Finn or something. The Southern Belle-style, Charleston accent is attractive to me. </p>
<p>I adore that Texas/Wild West/King of the Hill/“New Sheriff in town” accent that you hear in those western movies. It just so mind-bogglingly 'merican!</p>
<p>Da Chi-CAH-goe accent is the one I hear most where I’m from and it gets a little hard on the ears after awhile. Haha</p>
<p>Funny thing is that NO ONE who was originally born and raised in New Jersey says Jersey like “joizy.” I have no clue where that came from, but it’s honestly one of the most stupid things I ever heard when people talk about the state. </p>
<p>Sorry for getting off topic OP, lol.</p>
<p>not usually</p>