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I’ve been in the States for roughly 17 years. Although I have a pretty strong grasp on the English pronunciation, my “FOBness” still comes out sometimes.

Just the other day, a nurse called back saying that a “foreign” guy had left her a message about a patient.

Like Stewie’s cool whip, I cannot, for the life of me, pronounce correctly the word “January.” It’s embarrassing really. When possible I try to avoid using the word entirely.

Patient: What do you mean my prescription has expired?
Me: It was written at the beginning of the year. It’s only good for 6 months.
Patient: When was it written?
Me: At the beginning of the year.
Patient: What month?
Me: The first month.
Patient: First month? But I saw Dr. Smith in February. Was it written in February or January?
Me (dammit): Jan-yoo-ree.

I may get embarrassed, but I am never ashamed. If anything, it is that very accent that links me back to my homeland.