Personal questions about my life - What I'm looking for in a boyfriend, is my accent fake, and more!

[@melissaprescott374]

"I am not a person who is into pop culture..." I find this so refreshing! Thank you for not getting into the gossip.

[@cindyceraolo4676]

It always surprises me when people ask such a question about your accent, you handled it well. I like your accent it’s very soothing and calm.

[@Lottieloves287]

Right? I’m appalled at what people feel comfortable asking.

[@angelabayern]

I love his accent and as a Spanish speaker he speaks so clearly, it is so easy to understand him. I lived in Lancashire many years ago (I loved it!), it took me some time to get used to their accent.

[@katstiehm3932]

It’s so important to be able to explain this answer well to children who haven’t gotten out of their hometown or don’t understand why we don’t label or demand labels from other people! It’s the line between encouraging curiosity and checking rudeness and both are necessary in building a global society. Thank you for taking the time to help the kids, bumpkins, and medicated stay involved.

[@megflat2981]

Epic ! Don’t have to justify anything! Your accent is very soothing. I also have an accent n a lot of times I am asked where are you from? America of course. That doesn’t satisfy them so it’s not just you dealing w nosy ignorant people!

[@megflat2981]

@@angelabayern Verdad!!! Me Encanta !!!

[@karenharris4947]

Nicholas, your genuineness is not wasted on all your KZbin friends and admirers. Thank you for being you and we’re cheering for your continued success and happiness.

[@davispatricks5453]

Agreed. I think Nicholas' genuineness and gentleness are both underpinned by a rebellious spirit in that he has the strength to be who he chooses to be in a loud, pushy, and hostile world. I'm always energized by his way of being because it can create the conditions for better relationships and healthier lives.

[@brandon2912t]

Absolutely!

[@byarsimmigrationtv814]

Agreed. Great presentation as always.

[@JamesPollMaine59]

I do believe that age and maturity increases the odds of finding someone special. Often younger people are still discovering who they are and experimenting with many relationships. I met my fiancée on a gay web site. Instead of seeing vulgar pictures of one’s anatomy, Bruce had pictures of his gardens. I fell in love with him and 8 years later we are still together.

[@sylviekins]

❤️🥰

[@mjvn8870]

I wish you many more years together.

[@catherinepalun972]

Blessings to you and Bruce from Queensland Australia 🙏🇦🇺🙏🇦🇺

[@justynjonn]

I was talking about this the other day how mindblowing it is that in this day and age on the apps a guy will show you his orifice and appendage without even meeting him .

[@sylviacarlson3561]

James, how lovely is that. By chance have you ever read, "Into the Garden with Charles?" by Clyde Phillip Wachsberger? It's about a gay couple's relationship in the village of Orient, Long Island and in NYC. I loved it!

[@cjenkins8785]

Eloquent, elegant, enchanting, effervescent and elusive man.

[@flavor_kitchen]

Nicholas, the minute you stop “looking” for that special someone, they fall right into your lap. Just enjoy your life and it will come.

[@mehere337]

And...is this true when you're older? You state it so confidently as if you can guarantee it.

[@gracegiles5462]

Living life on your terms is a wonderful trait to have.

[@zondrabarricks4666]

My daughter (29) and I (71) are both enthusiastic subscribers. We discussed your new format versus the original and both enjoy this hybrid. You are a creator, a superb curator and editor and what used to be known as a taste maker. I’ve always admired your openness and willingness to share both perfection and the occasional foibles of reality. We are scratch cooks and have incorporated several of your offerings into our monthly rotation and are DIYers as well and so appreciate watching your projects start to finish. With Gratitude- Z

[@NicolasFairford]

Thank you so much for this excellent feedback! X

[@deirdremorris9234]

@@NicolasFairford Thank you for sharing your life, gifts, cooking and calm spirit.

[@jeffreyskinner7167]

Indeed he is with a very Bright future .🇨🇦✅🙏

[@HGCUPCAKES]

The fuel gained from Zondra is exactly what was shopped for.

[@marciahill7016]

Such a lovely quiet and genuine person. ❤following you🎉

[@charlesmendeley9823]

When I scroll through the KZbin comments, I would say that 99.9% are positive and supportive. Everyone loves Nicolas.

[@HGCUPCAKES]

If 99% are positive hoe does “everyone” love Nicholas?

[@charlesmendeley9823]

@@HGCUPCAKES in mathematics, that's called rounding.

[@melaninmagicquotes]

I love how composed and honest you are about yourself.from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@jescaochieng5601]

here from Kenya

[@moanamaree]

My dear friend Nicolas 🌻 It saddens my heart to know people make accusations/judgements against you. Your kind and gentle character matches your philosophy and way of life, though we are worlds apart I truely pray you find someone who loves and appreciates absolutely everything about you 🥰🌻 sending you much love and support .x

[@dwaynesteele7506]

I truly enjoyed your Q&A questions they were really good answers and one thing that shocked me is that when you talked about the relationships and been in a relationship it's a most important thing because when you and your partner have the same things in common that is a good thing and listen to your answer bought it to my attention and I wanted to say that I was in relationship bought a year to and things were good things were awesome real blessing as well who is lovable respectful who I can trust and that's what I'm looking for a relationship that we both see eye-to-eye and that's the main thing because it's always a good and positive thing as well to have their and that's why today I said being in a relationship and a good relationship being there for each other and having each other's back at the most important thing and enjoy life to the fullest having fun doing this doing that is what it's all about.

[@dwaynesteele7506]

And I have one question I never got a chance to comment what is the most important thing you want to have in a relationship?

[@francinerose5042]

One of the reasons I love your video's is your calming voice. It's so welcomed in today's world of chaos. Your beautiful home is the other. I've gotten so many decor inspirations from seeing your gorgeous settings! I agree with you on surrounding yourself with people who bring you joy, especially into your home. I have a belief and personal rule, no toxic people or situations. My home is my sanctuary and where I find my peace and contentment.

[@Maria-jd3sc]

Let me tell you that you are not selfish for living your own life. . I think you are brave and independent. So many people want to live differently and don' t find the courage to do it. Thank you for being you

[@coolingwinds]

8:14 AGREE!!! That’s why I watch your program. I love to watch things that are uplifting, humorous, educational and wholesome as well. I’m so weary of problems in the world be they political or social. I don’t find someone else’s problems entertaining at all.👍🏾

[@mallorytaylor6203]

So agree!

[@guadalupeknippen528]

Nicholas, you are such a lovely human being. I love your accent and your whole lifestyle. I hope the best for you in all your endeavors. It is so hard to find that person that fits in. It is a very important aspect that you get along in all the things that bring your life happiness. 🌻🐕🇺🇸

[@lisarhoades965]

Your gift is that you make your audience feel at home as you invite us into your world and that would resonate regardless of the accent you possess! I worked retail at Tiffany & Co. and I spent four years working with some of the best professionals, however, it did ugly within "the little blue box". From the day after Thanksgiving to December 24 it was 6 days a week, 7:00AM to 10:00PM, quotas tripled as sales personnel started to snip at each other and poach customers. Lines of customers waiting to be serviced were three to four deep and they were not always kind to one another or us, and Christmas Eve was the worst because I knew more than half of the impulse buys that many of "last minute" shoppers purchased were coming back the day after Christmas and we had to turn that return into another sales opportunity. With that said, those few days really tested one to exercise "grace under pressure" and what I learned handling those experiences I called upon many times in my career!

[@johntucker845]

I like your accent. I don't think we Americans are as concerned with "origin stories" and keeping people in their place. Most Americans are constantly reinventing themselves, no questions asked. As long as you are honest about your background, and you always are, whose business is it? I grew up in a working class New York family and though neither of my parents had a "New York" accent, some of my family developed it. I made a conscious effort to adapt a softer, mid-Atlantic accent and I've stuck to that. No one ever questions it.

[@francislouis6796]

I totally agree with this comment! Northern accents especially New York accents are my favorite! I’m from the south so I enjoy the bright ‘zing’ of a northern voice

[@sylviekins]

Same here in Australia- being so multicultural, it works well for us all regarding accents.

[@actjoely5523]

Same here. People can't place my accent. It's not affected, but it's not from my origins - Southern parents living in NYC. "Fixin' to have a cuppa kawfee" was a little much for people to sort out!

[@susanchappell796]

In the UK the class divide is very prevalent. I am from liverpool and have experienced a lot of prejudice due to this. I left the Uk when I was 23. Via. Bermuda, Australia and now Texas USA. No one in these countries cared where you came from and accents. I hope the uk gets to this point at some stage.

[@mariadelosangeles2935]

@@sylviekins uu

[@patricekanagy5898]

Calming part of the day. As a 66 year old woman just wanted to reiterate how lovely it is to connect with you through your videos. Just live your life. As T Swift says “and the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate”. Just shake it off. ❤️🥰

[@kathyh.4691]

Hi, Nicolas! First of all, you are NEVER boring! When Sunday afternoon/evening comes, I grab my tablet, hit the KZbin icon, and there you are! I hope you find the right man to make your life complete. Until then, you have all of us to send you our love! 😘

[@ImtheLico]

Why would anyone question your accent? Such an odd thing to ask. To me you are a very genuine person!

[@jacquelineb8183]

Honestly, his accent is very affected. And that’s fine but it would be like someone from California putting on a Texas twang: it’s obvious. And the UK is obsessed with regional accents.

[@xvola6888]

@@jacquelineb8183 well said

[@Enne-]

​​@@equatorialjourney4478 A change in accent doesnt mean one is not being authentic. Language and accents change if you leave where you are and you mingle with others. My native lanaguage isnt English, and even in my native tongue this happens. Also happens with several other languages im exposed to and familiar with. The accents of expats with my native tongue in my country change when they live here for a bit. People from their home countries always tell that they have lived abroad for a while. They do not do this to impress anyone, they need to do they can be understood and intrgrate into the place. In general language and accents change with time. Your great grandparents would possibly not understand you if you spoke today, even if its the same language. Dont confuse adaptation and change with being inauthentic. It is a natural process. Leaving your environment for over a decade and not changing is what is not natural.

[@jacquelineb8183]

@@Enne- Accent “authenticity” aside, I would say Nicolas doesn’t necessarily owe us any level of authenticity. He’s creating content for consumption and doing a pretty good job of it organically. I’ve been watching since about six months into his channel and while content is a bit all over the place as he finds his stride he’s actually been fairly forthcoming with his and/or his characters background. Which you can’t say about a lot of big KZbinrs who are fake fake fake but get zillions of views and follows. Like sure his accent is very affected (and the living in Dubai and Scotland thing doesn’t make you sound like you’re imitating the queen so I take that with a grain of salt though I know we all have differing opinions) but he’s living a nice life from sharing himself online and he’s not hurting anyone doing so or grifting and that’s becoming rarer in todays world.

[@anastasia10017]

UK has strong regional accents and people are proud of where they come from. if you change your accent, it is viewed as pretentious and/or trying to hide your origins.

[@courtneyr19]

It's very easy to pick up various accents when you're so well travelled. I'd say you've got a cosmopolitan accent, and it's a delight to listen to :)

[@romeliarodriguez4164]

Agree 👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@tthomas501]

Well said! 👍👏👏

[@JolovesDecor]

So true. I have a southern accent. However; I’ve lived different places in the Midwest, and south. Each has there own accent. You tend to pick up where you live. I know what you mean. I’m from the United States. He has a delightful accent regardless of where it’s from. Agree with you.

[@hil4966]

@@JolovesDecor I grew up near Atlanta and had a southern accent when I was younger. As I got older, went to college, traveled abroad, etc. I started speaking with a standard American accent. I still have southern slip ups here and there but I make an effort to speak clearly and articulate my words.

[@glorianelson9538]

Absolutely!

[@1Thedairy]

When I was a young woman we were encouraged to speak perfect English in order to make ourselves understood clearly so many of us went to Elocution lessons. Unfortunately many people interpreted this as snobbery and now accents are encouraged but personally I do struggle to understand some of them as you rightly say.

[@johnje4285]

I completely agree, there are people on television who I cannot understand

[@karengarcia4068]

Good luck with yr next stages of your life

[@karengarcia4068]

All my life LOVED sunshine ❤ .. Just hate humidity

[@sandragoss48]

Kudos Nicholas. I like that you are not interested in all the social media drama. I find you very generous and humble in expressing your desires and being real. Not many people know how to do this. I truly enjoy your channel and hope that you continue to be happy with your choices. We pass through this life only once. You are correct to live & share the life that makes you happy.

[@orgirl2881]

Nicolas, Don't you worry about your accent or voice! You are what we call in the US a "class act"!! You strike me as a good person - very well balanced, intelligent and professional. And I agree, you are very kind!!! I also love your sense of style!! I could spend hours studying your home!!!

[@Maria-jd3sc]

Thank you so much for speaking in such a nice and clear way. As a non native English speaking I really apreciate It. You are a creative, brave, lovely and kind person. A truly inspiration for me

[@gailboots1072]

Your dating situation is so common. My son, who is also gay, can’t find a relationship. Everyone he meets on dating sites do not want to have conversations or relationship. He’s 28 and an accountant and is also very ambitious. I have told him how lovely you are haha. I hope you both find a very wonderful person to spend your lives with 😘

[@captainnathan1651]

I completely understand why you “changed” your accent. I was born & raised in central Massachusetts where the letter “r” didn’t exist 😂. People would mock our accent with sayings such as “Pahk the caah in Haahvad yahd” (instead of Park the car in Harvard yard). So, when I became 18 I also began to make an effort to improve my pronunciation for businesses opportunities and to just be better understood. I felt funny at first thinking friends would think I was trying to be pretentious but nothing could be further from the truth. Good for you. You sound absolutely mahhvelous dahling!!! Love your vids.

[@LiveFree123]

This was a wonderful time spent learning more about you. It’s amazing really that I’m 67 and single and I think the way you do in so many ways. You are a delightful young man. I would have loved someone like you in my younger years. Heck, I’d love someone like you now in my later years! Much love, Nicolas from Canada 🇨🇦❤️

[@PassionGrows]

How can someone as smart, handsome and sweet as you not have been taken already? Any man would be lucky to have you.

[@TheFlouchke]

Another lovely video. And a brave and open one. Thank you Nicolas! I was last week in Edinburgh and went for a cup of tea in Howdah, a shop you recommended many videos ago. I have been buying tea from them and shipped home since your video. It was such a pleasure to have a cup of tea and a delicious vegan macaroon there. Thank you for the tip! If you have more tips for places to visit in Edinburgh that would be lovely… I missed your Sophie in this video. Hope she is well! Love to both of you, Heidi. X

[@elizabethsleison6079]

As a librarian from Boston, Massachusetts in the USA I needed to adopt a neutral accent. We dropped our letter r in the old days, as an example. It can wreak havoc in trying to answer reference questions via phone. Oh, one more problem would be turning one syllable words into 2 syllables, I.e. hair becomes hay-ah. 😀

[@claudia5446]

Oh my dear! Let's face it: you are a Prince! With all the + and - that this brings ... This is a blessing but a the same time a burden. You are one of a kind. I wish you to find your other half just for the sake of having a friend

[@dominicweber]

You'll meet your future boyfriend through the friends that you want them to be comfortable around, mark my words. When you're looking for someone, look in their natural habitat. You won't go to the Westboro Baptist Church to find someone queer. Same, you won't find the kinda vibe you're describing in a nightclub. But you will find the person IN the vibe you're describing, so most likely a friend of a friend of a friend that you'll be introduced to at an event or a dinner or a just a social evening. Have your friends be on the lookout, I'm sure they'll manage to find friends who have candidates!

[@NicolasFairford]

I love that!!

[@jenise2503]

My thoughts exactly!

[@greengraceful677]

I was going to say the same. It’s exactly how I met my husband 31 years ago. A family member wanted to start dating again, 5 years after leaving a difficult marriage. I coached her to explore look for qualities that she admired in my husband: respect, kindness, compassion and fun sense of humour. She found someone and he has fitted beautifully into our family and with her friends. We all age and eventually it’s a person attributes and attitudes we are left with. So they need to be our foundation. There is someone out there with a sign on his forehead just for you. Blessings. X

[@dominicweber]

@@markg4776 that's a tasteless comment. Thankfully we're now living in a time where our community can be themselves sufficiently to not have to revert to such dangerous cries for help and love, and can actually engage openly in real relationships, without having to hide.

[@gingersutton8240]

I love that you have shared such insightful information. I think your are right in having the ppl you know, friend, fam or aquantences, will know best what a person does not want. What a person does want is choosen from that. I believe Nick has been independent much longer than many ppl his age. I notice he is more mature than his age group. That might be a facter. No rush on things. Stay the wonderful person you are. AND, you do make me happy in my challenging world! Bless you!

[@sklifevox]

“Why don’t you want to date?” That was hilarious. Seriously. Relationship is much better than one night stand. I also find that you are so sweet saying you don’t revel in people’s misery. Even if they are celebs and their lives are often widely exposed, they still deserve respect and privacy. I’m glad you are not laughing and entertained by their lives.

[@debbiefaust3798]

Your beautiful voice/accent was one of the first things that I was mesmerized about . . . so very pleasant and comforting! I think I admire you more and more. Your videos are some of the best I've seen. Thank you for being a kind, creative, and fun person - we need more people like you in the world! Much love to you.

[@sallyannandrade5672]

What a thoroughly decent young man xxx

[@suedavies6475]

I agree and it makes me think the world is not all bad. Your chats always make me look on the bright side. Thank you.

[@marthahoffmann8674]

Nicolas it's so nice to to know that you have a road map. I believe, many people today feel they don't know what they want, or even know their needs, feel very insecure and many don't even want to commit themselves to any type of responsibility. Personally like your clear understanding of what you want from life and relationships. Follow your dreams and confidence will bring you to a very happy destination.

[@youngspiritsinging]

I really appreciated what you said about not wanting to focus on other people's problems and gossip. Good for you!

[@raquelsoares1571]

I just love receiving notifications of your videos. We can recognize your style for design and life quality, but when I listen to your opinions about different issues, I realize how much you are a respectful person. Congratulations for being a human like this in our times. Greetings from Brazil 💖

[@sheilaspastelrainbowvision]

There is a difference between being a people pleaser vs simply being a pleasurable person. Avoiding unnecessary problems vs going out of your way to make others happy (sometimes even at your own experience) are not the same.

[@cocofreebird7337]

I truly appreciate you saying that you choose to focus on things that bring you joy and positivity! Me, too! You radiate good energy and a gentle spirit! ❤

[@barbarabrunson8588]

I enjoyed your "newsy" Q and A today. Keep up that beautiful accent and soothing voice!!

[@ct8174]

This was a wonderful video, Nicolas. Your family of course wants you near them, but more than that they want you to be happy and fulfilled, doing what you love to do, living where you want to live, and truly being yourself. If you are doing that, then your family will truly be proud of you.

[@sofiahoffman4173]

Love love love your chanel and love these kind of videos cause we get to know you better! Keep up the good work Nicolas! Sending u lots of love from Greece

[@pavana2810]

Your honesty is heartening. Thank you from New York. I hope people are kind to you and each other. Be safe. I appreciate you putting yourself out there. I couldn’t do it. Also you seem very fun. Happy summer!

[@maureenmckenna5220]

The USA a is a huge country, with literally hundreds of accents, including many from NYC alone. Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan. All different accents. But, if you are going into a career involving speaking publicly, a certain accent is definitely more salable. People work hard at changing certain accents simply because it will get them further in their careers. This is commonplace and should not matter to anyone. Hopefully, we all end up sounding the way we want. Nicholas you sound just fine, articulate and easy to listen to. End of story.

[@pinkpeonyedyta6957]

Nicholas keep going! One day big love will come to you 💝

[@michelemeric9062]

Thank you Nicolas. You are my English teacher. I am French (not to good in English language) when you're speaking, I understand and I progress. Merci Nicolas👏

[@barbiec4312]

People need to just mind their own business instead of trying to call out others who are causing no harm. You are awesome and we are behind you all the way (to the top!) Thank you for taking us along on the journey.

[@NicolasFairford]

Such a kind thing to say! Thank you!

[@laurac.b.devlin8605]

Nicolas I think your delivery is authentic, and I enjoy your content. thank you for doing what you do.

[@claudiaa.6378]

I like your personality, you’re so lovely 🥰

[@luxurycardstore]

I love your accent. I also love the fact that you made an effort to be better understood . The fact that you care whether people can understand you is a lovely personality trait to have. Too many people just think they talk the way they talk and then get upset when others struggle to understand them, which is just plain stupid.

[@TheGlamorousLifeofNae]

I love this! As always. 💖 I love learning more and more about you. You are so charming and elegant. 🥰

[@DeltaStar777]

Who cares about your accent and if you go into a role when you are doing your videos, you still come across as extremely genuine and also you make a lot of people happy with your videos so good on you. Keep up the good work!!

[@maberlinberlin]

This is exactly how my pronunciation developed. As a teenager I left my native speaking area and adapted over the years. In order to have a good pronunciation in English, I took the Queen as my language teacher and listened to her speeches and learned the perfect pronunciation. I always get compliments these days. So the Queen was a good teacher. Your pronunciation is just as clear and probably accent-free. If I come to the home of my childhood there is a relapse 😄

[@LeslieIRoman]

What you did was neutralized your way of speaking without losing your identity.❤❤❤

[@elizabethbonanno1905]

I always went for tall, dark and handsome, and my husband is tall, blond, blue eyed and Scottish. We met on Tinder! Like you, I wanted someone to seamlessly fit into my life and me into his. And while it took a year of getting to know each other and meeting all of our people, we knew it would work from the beginning. Do not compromise your values; just be willing to be open and understand that sometimes what we thought we wanted isn't what we needed. And often times it comes in the most surprisingly fabulous package. XO

[@AndrewKNI]

The more we look for a special relationship, the harder it can become to find it. Continue with your wonderful lifestyle and you never know what the future will bring. :-)

[@susanhutchins1803]

You should continue to believe in yourself and not change for others because when you do it’s the beginning of “losing who you are”

[@katehobbs2008]

Hahaha the telephone voice! My mother used to go very Queen Elizabeth when she answered the phone. My accent is now slightly more Australian than it was as a child, because I would be accused of putting on a British accent when in fact I was speaking the same as my entire extended family. 🇦🇺

[@Katsem]

Bringing your kindest self to interactions with friends and loved ones is not weak. I like that trait. It does make the world a better place.

[@whyme7400]

I think you are incredibly brave to pursue the life you know you want even if it means disappointing others. To me following your heart is not selfish, it is necessary.

[@carriestandridge4043]

Hi Nicolas, I'm admiring your ability to find candles for your mantlepiece in the exact color of your wall paint. Nice work!

[@flamingo7813]

It’s not selfish to move away from your family to pursue a career. I’m sure they understand. You can always visit, your only 45 minutes away via airplane! I’m about 1.15 hrs from my parents & 30 mins from my husbands, it has worked out great. We used to be around 13 hours away. I love hearing any kind of English, Irish or Scottish accent. You sound lovely to me! You might try being set-up by people you know, it worked for me. I’ve been happily married for 26 yrs.

[@g.970]

We tend to move away from our home towns in the US. My family is a ten hour drive away and it’s been that way since I left for university at 18 and never moved back.

[@elenabelletti61]

Dear Nicolas, i am writing to you from Italy. It's been a short time since I discovered your channel and... know that you've become my English teacher. I finally understand what a real Englishman is saying!!! I don't care where you were born, your accent, thanks to you I'm expanding my vocabulary and it's very pleasant to listen to you. Thanks, my English teacher!!!

[@jayleigh4642]

Really enjoyed this, thank you for being so candid about your personal life. I hope you do find someone that is deserving of you as you are a lovely young man.

[@carole8142]

I have lived in the same country and people say I have an accent. This is due to me listening to people with accents from other countries and I talk this way without thinking so you are absolutely correct Nicolas in what you have said. Also, I agree with you about Amber and Johnny. Congratulations for your honesty in saying you do not know enough about it to comment. This is pure integrity on your part. I have also refused to get involved and make judgements. You are a very wise and mature person with outstanding values and ethics. I am proud to be subscribed to your channel. Thank you.

[@chetwilliams7658]

Thank you. I enjoyed your explanations. I enjoyed a friendship of 40 years with a man who could often finish my sentences as I could his! We also seemed to have unspoken ways of communicating our desires to leave events or stay etc. He passed 5 years ago. You made me remember that the key was Friendship First. Best of luck with all your desires. A subscriber in Florida.

[@grottoserpentina9342]

Nicholas-- you are a beautiful soul, who brings much needed beauty into this world. The timbre of your voice and speech reflect that. Just keep being you.

[@christyb7590]

I lived the the New York City area for 18 years. Then I moved to Washington D.C. for about 10 years and then to Atlanta Ga for 20 years. I have no more northern accent unless I am around other Northerners. I do not have a Southern accent, however I do use some Southern phrases. Completely understandable!

[@dianebaker5243]

The family and friends that have moved to different countries. Do not have their Welsh accent. 👍

[@carolynfettes1785]

Nice comment. Nicolas is great. I have lived in the USA for 20 yrs then India, then Australia. Now have to decide where to put down roots for old age. Miss the UK which is where I am from.

[@decemberclouds]

Opposite here, I left the South and now have very little Southern accent, although I use some Southern phrases!

[@christinecaronnabeard1369]

You are enjoyable to listen to. Such a handsome young man, easy on the eyes! No wonder your family misses you.

[@debbieedmonson9641]

Love your honesty and hope you find someone who will be a goood fit!

[@pam0626]

Nicholas - I’m 53. It all seems to come together in your late 20’s-early 30’s. You have so many exciting things ahead and your great love is just around the corner. 😊

[@melmay581]

I’m a Birmingham girl. When I was young I talked very much like you do now around one set of Grandparents as they wouldn’t allow the accent in their home. I loved your video at your sisters house where there was a brummie twang to your voice. Like you once I’m around family my accent comes back 😃

[@marciamellow1211]

Hard to believe you can not find someone..I think you bring plenty to the table... make sure they do the same... this was fun...❤

[@Dave_Hall]

This is such a great video Nicolas! Partly because it's interesting to hear your take on yourself and what you're about, but also as I'm a gay son who moved away to search for adventures elsewhere despite loving my family very much. I can also relate to your accent changes. I had (and often still have!) a fairly strong Manchester accent, but I live in Barcelona and don't have any Manc friends here, so I've had no choice but to soften my accent. It's true what you say, it just happens! Great Q&A and good luck with the romantic side of things. I can certainly relate to that too! 😀

[@gwendolyn7462]

You are such a wonderful person; I could listen to you for hours

[@mariannek6449]

Hello from Texas! Stumbled across your channel and I love your videos. I hate that anyone is commenting on your accent. It is lovely and such a soothing tone that I enjoy hearing when I watch your videos of decorating, gardening and cooking tips. Love the content and your kind demeanor.

[@donnahilber8701]

oh what a refreshing video you have made. Believe me when I tell you that I am about as opposite from you in many ways as one could be, but clearly your kindness, honesty, and creativity have drawn me to your channel. I do appreciate your brand and style and thank you.

[@emtib]

Re: Living away from your family. Yes, you might have regrets later but it’s always better to have regrets for doing what you thought was right than living with remorses for not having tried it. ❤

[@almaalcaraz7083]

I'll have your "performance" voice /accent any given time. Your manner of speaking, no matter what part of the world you're from or if you're "faking" it or not, is one of the best I've heard on youtube. It's so soothing to the ears, so clear, so easily understable 💕. Some British or Scottish and Irish accents are too hard I couldn't understand a word they say, so I move on to another person's video. See, in your business (social media entertainment) a lot of people forget the most basic premise of it which is communication. You have to be loud and clear in delivering your message so you could get a feedback. And you Nicolas are doing a great job! More power.

[@gailbaumann8262]

I love you even more after this video..you deserve a person who will appreciate you for the special guy you are,,ty for all the and a

[@lynn3862]

I came across your videos when I was planning a ladies afternoon tea with my friends. You drew me in with that calm, refreshing voice. I really enjoy your videos, so insightful but you Nicolas are an absolute breath of fresh air!!

[@b.m.f2153]

Watching you, right now, at work, during my lunch. 😃. From Southern California. Hello!!!🌻🌼🌷. Love your videos.

[@conversecone9687]

So much enjoyed this! We learned more about you! Please do more of these.

[@alix660]

Absolutely loved this, funny, honest, informative all at the same time. I found myself smiling all the way through. Cheered me up on a miserable day in Aberdeenshire! Thank you.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

I would not cope as well as you do if people were constantly questioning my accent! It is such a personal thing! I did nearly a decade in a call centre. I look back and wonder how I ever survived. It was truly horrible. Thank you for the video!

[@ruthiezophia7118]

I grew up in the south in the US. When I moved to the north in Ohio I was teased so much I consciously focused on not having any accent. People were brutal.

[@_lntergalaktikOpereitor_]

You're so LOVELY, Nico !! You're BEAUTIFUL just as YOU ARE !! You're so YOURSELF !! You're HONEST !! That's a TRUE BEAUTY in YOU that makes you UNIQUE !!

[@alcg3981]

I moved to France from California at age 36. Kids, life, hubs .. went back every year (5-6 weeks) with kids so they could know their large family (10 cousins!) and speak more English. Then in August 2020, daughter 27, and son-in-law moved from France to Atlanta nearby one of her Aunts. I've always encouraged my children to travel and even expect them to move away. I know they love me and nowadays there's WhatsApp and other social media. And planes ... Traveling is so educational and opens the eyes & the soul and sometimes the heart. So not good when family/friends make one feel inadequate or guilty for moving away. Alysen

[@byarsimmigrationtv814]

Excellent questions and even better answers. Congratulations on building an elegant and authentic lifestyle.

[@kumi.y1185]

Hi, Nicholas.I love your gentle and calm way of speaking. Q and A seems to be talking to a friend, and it gives me a lot of affinity.I relaxed over a cup of tea and watched your video.Have a wonderful day this week!

[@jessicarettally6534]

I know!, I feel the same way Love him!

[@micheller7442]

Can you please make a daily video of at least 15 mins. Whenever I have difficulty in sleeping, I listen to one of your videos, and I am off into the arms of Hypnos. Your voice has a gently calming effect.

[@maggiefoers2038]

Being honest and open. Having a fine art degree with Honours I feel the large map art need to be displayed on top of each other, that way they will elevate the hight of your ceiling. So sorry if I have offended you as you are The sweetest person I would ever want to meet. Take care and stay safe. Live the life you want. 🤗

[@NicolasFairford]

The maps are supposed to sit side by side because one street runs into the other so it’s like they have been split in half. If that makes sense?

[@PA-of6lr]

Where did you get the maps from? They are so cool

[@hoops8534]

I can relate Nicholas. I lived in Dubai for five years and my New Zealand accent softened a lot. I made an effort to enunciate my words clearly, otherwise I’d find myself repeating sentences! Some people are also able to do this easier than others. I think you have found your true voice Nicholas 🙌

[@chinadoll6841]

Oh Nicolas you have such a beautiful accent. I find your videos lovely to look at and I am enjoying the whole outdoor garden transformation.

[@ccturner8224]

What a genuine, nice guy you are. I'm from the USA, so I just thought you had simply cultivated your speech to be fancy and refined! My grandmother was always big on enunciating and speaking carefully, neither of which I do to this day; but I appreciate the effort. It's nice to see someone living intentionally; that takes a lot of courage. Keep up the good work!

[@Dread_Pirate_Rolf]

I can vouch for an accent change, when you live away from where you grew up. I moved to a different country from the West Coast of America, and when I speak English, I now have a hybrid accent that people can't put their finger on. To me I don't sound very different, but to others it's very noticeable. I get accused of trying to be a pretender, but in reality I had to train myself to have the accent in the foreign language to pronounce words correctly, it became muscle memory.

[@alcg3981]

Absolutely Hils B! I moved to France at age 36 from L.A. Hubs is French. Speaking French has had an effect on my American English though I did go back to visit every year with my kids! And let's not even speak about forgetting English words or not even knowing them since I had my children here in France and then computers and cellphones came to be 😻. Accents are wonderful and being 'the American accent' here sparks many interesting conversations.

[@Dread_Pirate_Rolf]

@@alcg3981 I can 100% believe that an American living in France will force you into having an accent in English. lol. I suspect you won't find many native speakers who want to entertain American English.

[@alcg3981]

@@Dread_Pirate_Rolf Mais OUI, au contraire! People hear my accent and want to practice their English!

[@arienrhod4166]

Absolutely. I grew up in Houston, Texas, and then moved to New York. People would stop and stare at me when I was talking, and not necessarily in a good way. My accent changed and developed as a result. Not out of embarrassment, but more to just fit in and keep under the radar. Now “y’all” sounds weird to me, but so does “youse guys.”

[@AECHS100]

I love how soothing this video was, you should consider doing ASMR. Besides that, always a pleasure to view your home in the background. Big fan! Love ya ❤️

[@dianebaker5243]

Loved this catchup chat.♥️