We’re Massholes, but trustworthy Massholes in that right.
A recent study analyzed 14 distinct American accents, ranging from Boston to Cajun, and employed sentiment analysis to determine which accents people perceived as the most and least trustworthy. The study methodology assessed “sentiment of accents online and signs of trust in different regions through search volumes for phrases like “friendly [accent]” and “professional [accent],” along with data on financial crimes in each accents’ region and the number of lawyers, and primary care doctors associated with each accent’s region.”
According to the study, these are the “top 5 most trustworthy accents in the United States:”
- Boston
- Cajun
- Philadelphia
- California
- New York
Boston ranked highest based on search volume for “friendly accent,” “professional accent,” financial crime rate, lawyers in the region, and primary care doctors in the region. Analysis of this data gave Boston an overall score of 56.1, ranking as America’s most trustworthy voice.