Ofcourse it does. Imagine being in a position of confidence when meeting new people, while doing what you enjoy and focusing on that, instead of only having insecure thoughts about what others will think about you. For example it's much more easier for me not to stutter now at my new job with very small social interaction requirement and high motivation than it was at the previous job with high social interaction and low motivation. Ok, those "bad" situations are still inevitable. Then only a small gesture of self awareness or humour can ease the tension for yourself as well as for the recipient. These things can be practiced and prepared in advance so they come more natural even with stutter present. You instantly become more relatable (if the person has any sense of humour...) and give them something else to think about while you're managing the speech part. We stutterers don't want to be/feel judged but we don't want get pity or child treatment either. This puts us in an awkward position we are not used to, having to lead the conversation away from focusing on the way we talk, by talking! Well unless you're really good at miming 😅