I'm surprised everyone is saying option 1. I'm sure option 2 is best. It's better too show him that your are fine with his stutter by just talking to him Then maybe, once you get to know him better, address the stutter I go to a support group for people who stutter and the main complain is that people often tell us "relax, it's fine, take your time". I know it's meant well but it makes you self conscious and also it's a bit condescending (even though we all know they mean well)