postr/StutterSeptember 24, 2023

Just realized - my stuttering made me super polite

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Just realized - my stuttering made me super polite I went to the market today, and wanted a busy salesperson to get me something. I tryed to go like "get me some X", missed the moment, switched in my head to "could you get me some X", then finally to "can I ask you to get me some X please". As I write I recall adding "I was wondering if..." to many requests. This is a representative situation. It can go further, I guarantee. So people perceive me as an amazingly polite gentleman, and you know what? I think it sank in into my actual personality to some extent. Not sure that I like it. Your thoughts / experiences?

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Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability

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Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-Perception