You live in the northern part of the U.S. Your friend is from the southern part, but his accent doesn't sound different from other people. You ask if he has an accent. He says:
Growing up, I had a strong Southern accent.
You're were talking with someone about the differences between Japanese people and people from other countries. You said that Japanese people are usually reserved, but you don't want the listener to think that you believe all Japanese people are like this. You say:
I'm not saying that's true for all Japanese people, of course.
Your friend is going on a trip to Italy and has signed up for a guided tour. Now you're each discussing your thoughts about tours. You told him that you don't like going on tours, and now you're explaining why. You say:
I'm more interested in having a really authentic local experience.
adjective, authentic, culture, gerund, intensifier, preferences, travel 