I just noticed I speak like Patrick Bateman from American Psycho. Is that a problem?

Background: I grew up in a very rural area of the US and didn't fly in professional circles (didn't hang around with the sons/daughters of lawyers, doctors, bankers etc). Moved to a cosmopolitan city for university in 2000 and it was apparent my speech patterns were, uh, parochial. Since I wanted people to treat me like a professional rather than a turnip farmer I put some effort into speaking more quickly and confidently as well as using more correct English. The change took a few years and since ~2004 has been permanent. I don't consciously speak differently anymore, but when going home it's clear my accent and speech patterns are markedly different from my family's (and I assume my own pre-1999)

Issue: I just re-watched American Psycho and the lead character, Patrick Bateman, speaks exactly how I speak. During Uni I watched this film, and somehow must have incorporated his speech patterns into my routine. We sound exactly alike. It's uncanny.

Is this a problem?

Originally Posted by 020-banker

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Background: I grew up in a very rural area of the US and didn't fly in professional circles (didn't hang around with the sons/daughters of lawyers, doctors, bankers etc). Moved to a cosmopolitan city for university in 2000 and it was apparent my speech patterns were, uh, parochial. Since I wanted people to treat me like a professional rather than a turnip farmer I put some effort into speaking more quickly and confidently as well as using more correct English. The change took a few years and since ~2004 has been permanent. I don't consciously speak differently anymore, but when going home it's clear my accent and speech patterns are markedly different from my family's (and I assume my own pre-1999)

Issue: I just re-watched American Psycho and the lead character, Patrick Bateman, speaks exactly how I speak. During Uni I watched this film, and somehow must have incorporated his speech patterns into my routine. We sound exactly alike. It's uncanny.

Is this a problem?

Let us know when you start listening to Huey Lewis and the News and kill girls after boning them (video taping it is optional).

Originally Posted by 020-banker

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Background: I grew up in a very rural area of the US and didn't fly in professional circles (didn't hang around with the sons/daughters of lawyers, doctors, bankers etc). Moved to a cosmopolitan city for university in 2000 and it was apparent my speech patterns were, uh, parochial. Since I wanted people to treat me like a professional rather than a turnip farmer I put some effort into speaking more quickly and confidently as well as using more correct English. The change took a few years and since ~2004 has been permanent. I don't consciously speak differently anymore, but when going home it's clear my accent and speech patterns are markedly different from my family's (and I assume my own pre-1999)

Issue: I just re-watched American Psycho and the lead character, Patrick Bateman, speaks exactly how I speak. During Uni I watched this film, and somehow must have incorporated his speech patterns into my routine. We sound exactly alike. It's uncanny.

Is this a problem?

Not a problem as long as you don't start sounding like that dickhead, Marcus Halberstram.

I posted in this threak to show my support.

Originally Posted by 020-banker

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Background: I grew up in a very rural area of the US and didn't fly in professional circles (didn't hang around with the sons/daughters of lawyers, doctors, bankers etc). Moved to a cosmopolitan city for university in 2000 and it was apparent my speech patterns were, uh, parochial. Since I wanted people to treat me like a professional rather than a turnip farmer I put some effort into speaking more quickly and confidently as well as using more correct English. The change took a few years and since ~2004 has been permanent. I don't consciously speak differently anymore, but when going home it's clear my accent and speech patterns are markedly different from my family's (and I assume my own pre-1999)

Issue: I just re-watched American Psycho and the lead character, Patrick Bateman, speaks exactly how I speak. During Uni I watched this film, and somehow must have incorporated his speech patterns into my routine. We sound exactly alike. It's uncanny.

Is this a problem?

If you actually sound like Patrick Bateman when you talk, then you probably sound like a huge douche. I'm sure you don't act like him, however.

better than speaking like the goddamned batman

Originally Posted by SField

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If you actually sound like Patrick Bateman when you talk, then you probably sound like a huge douche. I'm sure you don't act like him, however.
I don't say the things that he says but rather in the same manner. Same voice, same intonation. I'm 29 years old and, of course, also a banker with an MBA. And yes, I am concerned it comes off as a bit douchey.

Originally Posted by 020-banker

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I don't say the things that he says but rather in the same manner. Same voice, same intonation. I'm 29 years old and, of course, also a banker with an MBA.

And yes, I am concerned it comes off as a bit douchey.

Do trolls really think they will be succesful w/o 17 posts?

Originally Posted by Bhowie

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Do trolls really think they will be succesful w/o 17 posts?

In your opinion, are the rest of my posts troll-ish, or genuine?

Originally Posted by 020-banker

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I don't say the things that he says but rather in the same manner. Same voice, same intonation. I'm 29 years old and, of course, also a banker with an MBA. And yes, I am concerned it comes off as a bit douchey.
Well he has a very affected speech. It's dangerous to sound like you love the sound of your own voice. Unless you're Gore Vidal or Winston Churchill, it doesn't work too well. Patrick Bateman just sounds like a character that is hyper aware of how he sounds/appears to others (which is what was intended.) My advice to you is to pull back on it a bit. Let the quality of your work and your education be evidence enough of your worthiness to be treated professionally and with respect. I suspect that you may have secretly put some people off with the way that you speak, even though you were well meaning.

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Do trolls really think they will be succesful w/o 17 posts?

There's absolutely nothing that suggests that he is a troll. Cut him some slack, it's an honest question.

Originally Posted by KJT

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Not a problem as long as you don't start sounding like that dickhead, Marcus Halberstram.

Haha. I loled.

It only becomes an issue if you use the words "silian rail" to describe the font on your business cards.

Audio or it didn't happen.

If you dress as him , please post pictures. Not Windsor knots please.