I Spoke with an Accent at a Business Meeting. They Smiled and Moved On to the Next Person. I Was the Investor.

Name: I Spoke with an Accent at a Business Meeting. They Smiled and Moved On to the Next Person. I Was the Investor.
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by Reddit Confessions · Mar 29, 2026 · completed

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My English wasn't perfect. My offer was $12 million. They almost lost both because they couldn't hear past my accent.

I Spoke with an Accent at a Business Meeting. They Smiled and Moved On to the Next Person. I Was the Investor.

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