Hi, Amos

I see that in an earlier thread you mentioned the difficulty of understanding various accents. I have had guests from Ireland and Scotland, and I have found that they understand ME better (and they get more comfortable) if I slow down my speech.

Now, if only they would do the same...

I remember being in rural Ireland and being confused by a clerk in a shop who was saying 'golf links,' when I thought she was saying 'guard fence.'

However, if you slow down, you will cut confusion 50%, and that always helps. I hope you have a great trip. Please come back and tell us how it went.