One of the special beauties of America is that it is the only country in
the world where you are not advised to learn the language before entering.
Before I ever set out for the United States, I asked a friend if I should
study American. His answer was unequivocal. "On no account," he said. "The
more English you sound, the more likely you are to be believed."
-- Quentin Crisp
the world where you are not advised to learn the language before entering.
Before I ever set out for the United States, I asked a friend if I should
study American. His answer was unequivocal. "On no account," he said. "The
more English you sound, the more likely you are to be believed."
-- Quentin Crisp
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