Imitating someone's accent makes it easier to understand them

Monday, December 6, 2010 - 17:31 in Psychology & Sociology

In conversation, we often imitate each other's speech style and may even change our accent to fit that of the person we're talking to. A recent study suggests that imitating someone who speaks with a regional or foreign accent may actually help you understand them better.

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