What do you need to know about selling with an accent?
Communication is a two-way street, however. And while confidence will get you part of the way, you need to also be aware of how your buyer feels about your accent. First, you need to think about where your customer is from and how they perceive your accent. For example, in a lot of European countries, accents tell people about your background.
Can a person with an accent be successful?
This situation can happen to anyone, but it’s especially troublesome for people with accents. Being successful in sales depends on your ability to communicate, negotiate, and persuade. Which can make having an accent feel like a serious handicap. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
What to do when people make comments about your accent?
There are two issues we need to address when people make observations about your accent. First, we need to talk about why you feel sensitive when hearing feedback about your accent. Second, we need to talk about other people’s perceptions of your accent.
How do you get an accent on a letter on Mac?
To get accented vowels on a Mac, hold down the Option key, and while holding it down, type the letter e; then release those keys and type the letter that you want the accent to appear on: Opt + e, then a = á. Opt + e, then e = é.
Is it good to have a mild accent?
The good news is that having a mild accent is seen as just as trustworthy as someone with a native accent. This is why I often encourage you to focus on being more easily understood, focus on clear communication rather than having a perfect accent.
How to handle comments about your accent in English?
Ask them to help you if you stumble over tricky technical words. You’re inviting them to be part of the solution, so they’ll feel more invested in the conversation. Don’t forget, native speakers also say, “How do you say that?” and admit when they don’t know how to pronounce a word.
What is the meaning of considering in English?
English Language Learners Definition of considering. : when you think about or consider (something) See the full definition for considering in the English Language Learners Dictionary.