Mandarin with an accent does not necessarily make people feel unprofessional by itself. Whether it is professional or not depends more on a person's level of knowledge, communication skills, clarity of expression, and attitude. Here are some related points of view： ### 1. **Accent is a manifestation of diversity** -China is vast and has many dialects. As the common language in the country, Mandarin will inevitably have a local accent. Accent is a manifestation of cultural diversity and part of personal background, and does not affect professional ability. ### 2. **The key to professionalism lies in the content** -If a person can express his or her views clearly and accurately, and has solid professional knowledge and skills, his or her accent will not affect his or her professional image. On the contrary, overemphasizing the accent may overlook more important content. ### 3. **Clarity of communication is more important** -If the accent is heavy, which leads to poor communication, it may affect the communication effect. In this case, it can be compensated by slowing down the speed of speech, using simpler vocabulary, or using other communication tools. ### 4. **Attitude and self-confidence are also important** -Expressing your views confidently while maintaining an open and humble attitude will make others pay more attention to your professional abilities than your accent. ### 5. **Changes in social cognition** -With the development of society, more and more people are beginning to accept and respect language diversity. In many international work environments, Mandarin with an accent may even be regarded as a unique advantage. ### 6. **How to deal with possible biases** -If you encounter prejudice against your voice, you can win the respect of others by improving your professional abilities and strengthening your communication skills. At the same time, through education and guidance, we can also help others realize that accent is not equivalent to ability. In short, Mandarin with an accent does not mean that it is unprofessional. The key lies in how to use language and professional knowledge to show one's abilities. Everyone's voice is unique, and it is important to let this voice convey valuable content.