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I find myself struggling between various linguistic forms,
between the internet: mostly americanism's and 4chan-ism's
Local people: only understand with additions of "innit bruv", "bro", "manz", "safe cuz" and things like "rah fuckery". Speaking any other way leaves one very open to misunderstandings, agression, ridicule & perhaps even mugging. This includes referring to pakistani people as "paki's" (not in an offensive way) which I always feel iffy about.
Older Asian people or "freshies": Talk loudly in comedy pretend pakistani accent and they understand just fine.
Middle Class White People: Try to minimise Brummie-asian accent which I mostly despise (because it makes you sound stupid) for some sort of faux posh twat accent but which I mostly fail at because I spend so much time with the former two.
Writing: Trying to be all scientific and analytical.
Is anyone else sort of in a uncomfortable elocutionary limbo? The lack of confidence in any specific one, kills the ability to be quick witted & humorous. Which makes public speaking (or even meeting new people) always turn out boring or shit.