Do you have a work voice? Brits with accents 'code-switch' in office
A new survey reveals that many Brits are toning down their accents - in the hopes of being perceived as more professional at work.
TL;DR
- Many Brits are consciously altering their accents.
- The primary motivation is to be perceived as more professional at work.
- This phenomenon is often referred to as 'accent code-switching'.