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This paper looks at the confusing tangle of data surrounding whether or not one's accent impacts upon one's perceived credibility in the eyes of others. The writer concludes that, while not unanimous, there does appear to be tentative support for the hypothesis that how people speak is almost as important as what they say. The writer maintains that it should also not be overlooked that ethnicity in general still plays a role in the "credibility gap" many minorities continue to grapple with in the eyes of others.

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"The following paper will look at the confusing tangle of data surrounding whether or not one's accent impacts upon one's perceived credibility in the eyes of others. Poring over a number of representative studies, the next several pages will ultimately conclude that, while not unanimous, there does appear to be tentative support for the hypothesis that how people speak is almost as important (at least for a sizable number of the population) as what they say; it should also not be overlooked that ethnicity in general still plays a role in the "credibility gap" many minorities continue to grapple with in the eyes of others."

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