International RP - A communication guide (04.07)

[Ilwe'ran]

Bumping this because updated, I'll try to continue tomorrow *rename herself Mrs Slowpoke*

[Aife]

OOC wise sometimes I'm guilty of using Australian slang, especially shortening words i.e politicians, pollies. I usually only slip into it when I'm talking to another Australian role players and the rest our free company has no idea what we're talking about. 

I haven't really encountered any communication problems with North American or European role players otherwise.

[Ilwe'ran]

But I think Australians speak english right ?

[Unnamed Mercenary]

But I think Australians speak english right ?

 

They do, but even English dialects can have misunderstandings. I see it happen in just the USA between "California English" and other dialects. Different word choice or slightly different meaning of words can make a big difference in tone and perceived intent.

 

Or as Lacy said, slang. If I'm talking OOC with someone who is from about the same area, my speech devolves into what people would normally attribute to "

"

 

This is also a fun one (although limited to American English :

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/12/20/sunday-review/dialect-quiz-map.html?_r=0