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1)The film portrays the effects of stuttering very well. Greenwood's stutter is more severe than mine but I encounter many of the same challenges like speaking on the phone. 2) I think this is very relevant. I've never been romantically involved online but whenever theres an opportunity to meet someone in person I find myself making up excuses not to (or even just ignoring them out of anxiety). What I worry about is how my stutter will affect someones perception of me. 3) The contrast between inner thoughts and speaking ability is relatable. For example, I often have situations like the one where the woman asks him for directions but he'd rather not answer even though he knows. In my mind I'm always like "Dang, I wish I could just say it!". People are usually understating of how I speak, especially after I explain stuttering to them. I am in college and my experiences with other students are generally positive. The ideal way I'd like to be treated is like everyone else- just excuse the way I sound and -please- don't finish my sentences. Overall, I wish people were more prepared on how to respond when they encounter someone with a stutter (or any disability).