Record. It's not illegal for 1:1 conversations in North America directed specifically to you. The only time HR works in your favour is when you present a liability to their credibility or profits. If you're going to act like a helpless stutter boy; you might as well leverage it to your advantage by using fear tactics and amplifying scenarios like this. ​ I stutter as well so I'm not talking out of my ass. Command respect or you will never get it.