Weird, or what?!

And she was so sure... 'Where in Ireland are you from?' she asked.

So I answered 'Cheshire'....

She said 'Oh, right'

Its does get easier im from Aberdeen and when i first arrived no one understood i word i said but i started to speak clearly and not so broad and most people understand now although i convert right back when speaking to family/friends on the phone

But i am speaking clearly and slowly well i'm trying to, but its getting to the point i cant be bothered trying so i avoid situations in which i may have to speak

Keep at it and dont give up.....

I took me a while to be understood dont stress honestly it comes in time still have to repeat myself at times, i can see why it bothers you it can get frustrating but try not to let it make you shy away from conversations

Looking at it from the other side - I have a friend who I met here, who's Scottish and sometimes I can't understand what she's saying if she speaks fast.
I find it really embarrassing to ask her to repeat what she's said and sometimes just make like I've understood and laugh when she laughs
I'd hate to think though that she feels like you.
My OH Dad was Irish with a very broad accent and the only words I could pick up were swear words for some reason
Get out for that curry tonight and enjoy yourself. By the end of the night I'm sure no-one will be able to understand anyone, so don't worry!

Mags, I dare you to go into one of their pubs and round up a few Scots, then in your strongest Scottish accent start singing The Proclaimers - 500 Miles.

Insist on wearing tartan military uniform and rename yourself 'Head of the Tartan Army' to give you more status.

Get a fake ID badge which you can firmly insist on using to gain access to exclusive areas, bring your Scottish pals with you - all wearing their tartan gear.

Act as though you are the most important thing that has been exported out of Scotland and if anyone and I mean anyone is rude to you, say 'Don't you know who I am?'

And if they say that they cannot understand you, smile smugly at them and say 'All the intelligent people can understand me, why can't you?'

Hire a limo for the day and pay lots of people (these can be your BE mates where you live) to 'Pap' you and take millions of photographs so you look famous.

Then call your local newspaper and tell them that a famous Scottish woman has moved into the area and has caused quite a rumpus.

When the press turn up, pay your pals to scream hysterically whilst in your company, ask for autographs and then faint.

Wear those oversized sun glasses and put a scarf on your head and hide under a newspaper - just like famous people do when they are trying to avoid being 'papped'.

Get hubby to dress like a Scottish rock star and tell everyone he is dead famous in Scotland.

Make Scottish the 'new black', make it stand out and pretty soon all those Aussies that say they can't understand you, will be trying to imitate your accent and buying 'Magaret tour jackets' and stuff..

Finally, do a bulk order on a load of Scottish dictionaries and then make your own CD's so people can learn the lingo.

Failing that, anyone who makes you feel bad because of where you come from - tell them to piss off.

Scotland rocks, the Scottish humour is fabulous and Scotland is a stunning country in its own right with a rich variety of accents.

Be proud of who you are and where you come from and don't let anyone make you feel any different.

lol, we had a similar problem when we were over on holiday recently ... my other half has a thick yorkshire accent, and EVERYONE asked him to repeat himself.
It tcikled me how the aussies asked politely where we were from, we'd reply sheffield, and theyd nod and say 'oh' ... obviously didnt have a clue but were just being polite - kinda nice really, but it got tiring having to repeat ourselves constantly

Agree

But thats close enough isn't it?

Well its north of Darwin anyway

So thats why you haven't called

I understand what you are saying Mags .... but remember I am deaf

Have a good night. If they don't understand its there problem not yours.

Im from DERRY(thats in the north of ireland to the thick)and i might as well be from bloody scotland,cause most people think im scottish,even scottish people WTF!!!!!!!.So mags do me a favour and tell them your from Derry,you scots owe us one back.

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Surely that should be 'Dinnae yae ken who I am?' or something like that...?

Will anyone understand...?

I much prefer 'get tae fe ya bassa oot o ma face'