I have gotten the "can I ask you a question?" a lot. I understand that some people can't help themselves and feel the need to talk. The people who are just rude, are annoying. I do appreciate people who want to have a normal conversation about it, though. It has taken me a long time to accept my stutter and feel confident enough to be the first person to bring it up. I am practicing when I order coffee. To just say, "Hey, I stutter so this may take a minute" or "I appreciate your patience"