Standard American English speakers are generally judged as more intelligent, ambitious, and successful than those speaking in a dialect or accent.

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Studies and social experiments have shown that people often judge others based on their speech patterns, with those speaking Standard American English frequently perceived as more intelligent, ambitious, and successful compared to those speaking in regional dialects or accents, due to societal biases and stereotypes.

Standard American English Speakers Are Generally Judged as More Intelligent