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Which accent says “speak to the manager” best?

English accents: “You are speaking to the manager” in 7 accents. French, Southern, Jamaican, West Country, Spanish, Canadian and Dutch. = How can I help you? Useful at a shop or hotel:. I'd like to speak to the manager, please. I'd like to speak to manager. (Say “the manager” — there is one manager here.) Which accent sounds the most like a real manager?

What it means

  • 1 sentence, 7 accents You are speaking to the manager.
  • Ask politely: I'd like to speak to the manager. I'd like to speak to manager.

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  1. Question 1 of 2

    “What can I do for you?” means…

  2. Question 2 of 2

    Which sentence is correct?

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