Society'I don't speak Queen's English': Why people worry about their accents
A UK survey of more than 3,300 adults found that accent bias remains a problem in many workplaces. One in 10 respondents said their accent made them anxious or uncomfortable in high-pressure professional settings such as business meetings. Some felt it had cost them promotions, pay rises or senior roles, while 13% said they had changed how they spoke to sound more professional.
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'I don't speak Queen's English': Why people worry about their accents
Society