Cowtao

take up an accent and act out a part or silly stereotype or something. You will be more comfortable and confident talking like Sean Connery than you would talking normally. As a mask, it gives you that security buffer since you can say you were merely acting the part.

And as a construct, it gives you something to talk about or play around with, further extending the conversation and making things enjoyable.

Was I being too serious? Well too bad, I shall continue with my stiff upper lip, top hat and monocle. For soon it shall be tea time and in the name of the queen, it shan't be interrupted. *pinkie out*