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North-South Accent Divide: Stories of Mockery and Empathy

The Guardians article on the north-south divide sparks a wave of personal stories, highlighting the enduring stereotypes and prejudices. A Barnsley-born ad man in London shares his experiences of softening his accent but not his spirit, while university tales reveal northerners facing job bias and southerners being called posh. Midlanders also chime in, feeling overlooked. These stories underscore how accents and roots influence lives, but a touch of humor and understanding could help bridge the gap.

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