IN OTHER NEWS – A new study reveals that 1 in 3 Americans rank the Southern accent as friendly, warm and welcoming.

Release:

A new study from Answering Service Care reveals that the Southern accent is officially the friendliest in the U.S., with over 1 in 3 Americans ranking it as warm and welcoming. It’s survey of 2,000 U.S. residents also found that Texan and Hawaiian accents followed closely behind, reinforcing the connection between accents, hospitality, and a relaxed way of life.

Key Findings:

• Southern charm reigns supreme – The Southern accent (Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and South Carolina) was ranked the friendliest in the U.S., with over 1 in 3 people finding it warm and welcoming.
• Hawaiian accent takes second place – With 34% of the vote, the Hawaiian accent was also ranked the most soothing, reinforcing its laid-back and welcoming reputation.
• Texan twang ranks third – 31% of respondents voted the Texan accent among the friendliest, further proving the South’s reputation for hospitality.
• The least annoying accent? Alaskan! – Only 3% of respondents found the Alaskan accent irritating, making it the least annoying in the U.S.
• Other accents Americans don’t mind – The Utah, Mountain West, and Southwestern accents all received low annoyance scores, with less than 5% of respondents finding them bothersome.
• The most charming accents – The Southern, Hawaiian, and Texan accents were consistently ranked as the most charming in the U.S.

Please see the full study here: https://answeringservicecare.com/insights/the-power-of-accents/