I moved to southern missouri, and am slowly developing an accent.
I moved to Southern Missouri 3 years ago for college. I am from Northern Kansas, so I didn't expect a huge cultural change, but there is. The people here are slightly different in an unflattering way, but the worst part is I recently noticed that I have speaking with a slight southern accent on some phrases.
is it normal to be terrified that when I leave this state and go somewhere north and (more civilized) people will think that I am a hillbilly hick.