Yup, I used to try to hide it, but it would ALWAYS backfire. When we don't say we stutter, we act in a way that can be perceived as 'weird' and "confusing" by other people. As soon as they realize it's a stutter, it instantly changes the dynamic. I understand exactly what you mean in that post though, in fact I shared a similar story on stage at a public speaking competition (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6-calo3qK4)