That's a normal reaction when it comes to a fair share Americans in terms of reacting to British phrases and accents. You got a British accent? You'll be automatically deemed as an intelligent, witty person for some reason. Though god help you if you've got a Scottish or Irish accent. If you've got an Irish one, you'll have a few people chasing you around and asking "Can I have your Lucky Charms?" If you've got a Scottish one, a handful of folks will associate you with Groundskeeper Willy (considering how he's probably the most well-known Scottish person on the planet).
And if you're Welsh…I guess everyone forgets about you? XD
I guess I am an intelligent witty person but that's got nothing to do with my nationality. Especially given I'm half-German. Though I suppose people thinking that way might not do me much harm.
Scottish people never lose their accents wherever they go.
Like you think someone would assimilate the accents of those around them naturally over time, but not a Scot.
^this is a generalisation based on like 1 or two examples lol.
I know a Scot who moved to Hamburg in the 60s and still sounds like he's on the Clyde. I guess it's just a very strong accent, and one that I imagine people take a lot of pride in.
For the life of me, I confess I can never understand a thick Scottish dialect. Especially when they start slurring and speaking really quick. It sounds like a jumble of foreign words, and intonations to my ears. Is it still English?
No, it's Scots. Which is similar to English but retaining more Norse elements. Also, it probably means you just met a Glaswegian.