We need to be willing to be less than perfect, to be “bad” at speaking. partly to let the other person know that we stutter (and it’s no big deal) and partly to show to ourselves that it’s no big deal. We need to approach strangers, look them in the eye, and tr-tr-try to be imperfect or b-b-b-baaaad in your speech. Start with doing it T o a mirror. Also start doing the voluntary repetitions with people who know that you stutter.