Datapoint Vernacular Liberian English/Non-standard use of modals for politeness reasons

Variety: Vernacular Liberian English
Feature: Non-standard use of modals for politeness reasons
Value: B - feature is neither pervasive nor extremely rare
Informants: John Singler

Examples

Example 2958:
But, my people, yall must not mind me o.
My friends, don't pay attention to what I'm saying.'