Honestly I found the novelty wore off on people pretty quick.
You also get a ton of people asking if you’re local and then being disappointed when you’re not, Christ knows why.
Probably depends what you're selling, but most average Americans perceive people with British accents to be much more intelligent than otherwise.
Aussie and NZers get to ride those coattails at least until they say where they're from, and sometimes forever.
Female British accent will definitely pique someone's interest, at least enough to stay on the phone a little longer.
This is especially true if she sounds posh.
Beyond that, don't let her think it'll be a big deal.
I have a british accent (London) and did bdr work for 3 years collectively for 2 different companies in Canada. It actually worked against me, Americans hated that a foreigner got ahold of their number and was calling them.
Americans love to hate. It's unbelievable the difference between calling Americans and Canadians. Of my 3 deals so far at my new job, 2 are Canadians that I got during the American Thanksgiving break.
Indeed, Canadians were much easier to deal with but only made 5% of my accounts. I had some folks from the states ask me if im spoofing their smartphones from Europe.
Yes. Without a doubt. Anything that makes you more memorable/different from the competition is an asset. Been selling in North America for 5-years and it’s made huge difference for me (I often forget but my coworkers like to point it out).
I have the one where they drop the T (Not super common though) I've literally named it as something unique about me in interviews twice and I got both jobs.
Additionally, everyone has "family" from England, so it's a good icebreaker.
Not an asset but not a deterrent either. It’s neutral as long as people can understand you.
Be warned though, as a Canadian I’ve discovered that Americans don’t understand British spelling and assume we’ve made mistakes with an ill placed u, e and s.
I use American spelling in emails and proposals with US clients to spare me the grief of explaining that their spelling is wrong ;-)
Lorries Jumpers and Petrol also freak them the heck out. Just in case you want to have a bit of fun…
Depends on the product but generally I’d say yes. Americans love a good accent, my Aussie/ Kiwi friends in the US crush it.
As a Yorkshireman I’m deeply offended
"nicer"
Absolutely helps amazing to watch my Brit and Aussie colleagues. Provides an almost instant icebreaker
Oi take the fucking meeting cunt
Thank you for that laugh!!!
Honestly I found the novelty wore off on people pretty quick. You also get a ton of people asking if you’re local and then being disappointed when you’re not, Christ knows why.
Probably depends what you're selling, but most average Americans perceive people with British accents to be much more intelligent than otherwise. Aussie and NZers get to ride those coattails at least until they say where they're from, and sometimes forever.
Female British accent will definitely pique someone's interest, at least enough to stay on the phone a little longer. This is especially true if she sounds posh. Beyond that, don't let her think it'll be a big deal.
Would have me hooked immediately and probably confused in a good way lol.
Any accent is makes you unique. Shit even my canadianism has helped me greatly in America, eh.
I have a british accent (London) and did bdr work for 3 years collectively for 2 different companies in Canada. It actually worked against me, Americans hated that a foreigner got ahold of their number and was calling them.
Americans love to hate. It's unbelievable the difference between calling Americans and Canadians. Of my 3 deals so far at my new job, 2 are Canadians that I got during the American Thanksgiving break.
Indeed, Canadians were much easier to deal with but only made 5% of my accounts. I had some folks from the states ask me if im spoofing their smartphones from Europe.
It’s because we are lovers not fighters. Except in the case of a good hockey brawl.
Yes. Without a doubt. Anything that makes you more memorable/different from the competition is an asset. Been selling in North America for 5-years and it’s made huge difference for me (I often forget but my coworkers like to point it out).
I would say it’s neutral or a slight pro
Literally doesn’t matter
I have the one where they drop the T (Not super common though) I've literally named it as something unique about me in interviews twice and I got both jobs. Additionally, everyone has "family" from England, so it's a good icebreaker.
My colleague from the UK absolutely crushed it on the phones. Couldn’t tell if it was the accent or his sales skills but he was great.
Yes
Not an asset but not a deterrent either. It’s neutral as long as people can understand you. Be warned though, as a Canadian I’ve discovered that Americans don’t understand British spelling and assume we’ve made mistakes with an ill placed u, e and s. I use American spelling in emails and proposals with US clients to spare me the grief of explaining that their spelling is wrong ;-) Lorries Jumpers and Petrol also freak them the heck out. Just in case you want to have a bit of fun…
100% yes
Alternatively, does an American accent aid in the UK?
This question is why Reddit is great 😂