this kind of reminds of a customer i had a work today...
he couldn't spell, but could write, and i noticed he had an area code that wasnt in new york, but i recognized it. (we have to take down numbers on checks), and he had a slight accent compared to me, so after his how do i spell questions (how do i spell coat, capitol cleaners (where i work) and a few others), I ask... "you have an accent, where are you from?" he goes "Colorado".
I felt bad, and I still do a little, but as soon as he left I laughed.