>But dialects take a fair bit of work in order for one to become effective at communicating in that dialect. I have had trouble with southerners, Kiwis, Scots, Cockneys and any number of other English folk. With considerable effort I might be able to get along but I can never be clear with them.
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Jim;

Would southerners be those folks from the state of Maine? Heck, I have difficulty understanding them too! :)

Tom