Well, of course you couldn't translate directions in Massachusetts into
written road signs. But the dialect wouldn't matter since Massachusetts
doesn't have any road signs! I was able to get out and get to New York
because I've memorized the route. In case the redcoats come back
they'll be confused and won't be able to find their way around. It also
discourages carpet baggers and other undesirables.
Chuck Norcutt
Doug Smith wrote:
> On Mon April 2 2007 6:06 am, Phil wrote:
>> So how many recognisable dialects are there in the USA, I can only spot,
>> deep Southern, New York and what I call normal American,
>
> You've left out the various New England accents. I've gotten directions in
> Massachusetts that I knew I had no hope of translating into written road
> signs.
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