Everything sounds better with a British accent

This morning, I was running late and I was becoming frustrated with the long process of getting my daughter ready and fed. In the midst of my rush, the doorbell rang. I went to the door and peeked out the peephole to see a man with the worst teeth I've ever seen carrying a folder full of fliers. Since it was obvious I had made enough noise for him to hear me, I reluctantly opened the door.

As soon as I opened the door, I realized he was a Jehovah's witness. Normally, this would have been quite a vexing interruption, but as he invited me to an Easter service in a pleasant British accent, I found myself suddenly relaxed and smiling. As he left, I thanked him profusely for the flier and bid him a wonderful morning. After I shut the door and looked at the flier in my hand, I realized what had happened. I had been completely disarmed by his accent.

It is amazing how anything said with a British accent is automatically pleasant, intelligent and reasonable. To this end, next time I get pulled over, I am going to try using a British accent of my own,

"Pardon me, officer. I was merely in a rush to my flat as I must get my scones in the oven before tea time. Whilst I was in such a terrible hurry, I failed to notice the light had turned red. Terrible luck, that".

I bet the officer will just smile and tell me to go on my way before he even realizes I've pulled a fast one.