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commentr/StutterJun 6, 2023
2 points

I guess it’s all about the comfort zone at time of speaking. I am pretty much comfortable in speaking with my family members and siblings or friends. Also you will comfortable when the person knows th...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2023
3 points

Two years ago I had a big interview for a government job. I informed the recruiter pre-interview that I stutter, in hopes it would make me less nervous. Did not work!...

Social & RelationshipsCommunity & Support
Disclosure & Telling OthersPersonal Stories
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2023
2 points

Me and my boss are good friends now. We always take the piss out of each other and he always goes on about the first time I called him for a job interview 😂...

Community & SupportSocial & Relationships
Personal StoriesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2023
1 points

I would be glad to. I'm fron Europe, although I can speak English percetly if that's ok. I'm also 25....

Social & RelationshipsCommunity & Support
Disclosure & Telling OthersPersonal Stories
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2023
8 points

Had an interview a couple of weeks ago, and right after I shaked his hand and we sat down, I explained that I had a stutter, and if he doesn't understand what I said, I can repeat it. Luckily, he was ...

Social & RelationshipsCommunity & Support
Disclosure & Telling OthersPersonal Stories
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2023
3 points

I usually include it in the application or tell them before the interview as i can almost not speak at all. So i have to ask permission to write etc....

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2023
3 points

It depends. For someone like me it can just sound as though I’m nervous or not confident if I don’t let them know. If they’ll understand without you saying anything, I would bother....

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2023
5 points

It the interview goes smoothly i won't if im having really hard time speaking and continues block i might tell them to ease the pressure...

Social & RelationshipsSpeech & Stuttering
Disclosure & Telling OthersBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2023
12 points

For me they will discover it with first call or interview as i have severe stutter 🫠...

Speech & StutteringSocial & Relationships
Repetitions & ProlongationsDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 4, 2023
4 points

I find letting people know I stutter gives them an explanation right off the bat, and takes a weight off me. So I end up feeling more comfortable...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJun 3, 2023
2 points

**Great job, congrats.** I'd say at the first day of Uni, go to the people who seem the most pleasant and the most sociable, and just introduce yourselves. Ik it sounds kinda quirky but it works, and...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationDisclosure & Telling OthersAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 3, 2023
2 points

I think most people are more understanding and less judgemental once they get to know you more and realize that this is just a speech condition you don't have much control over. One tip that is not gu...

Community & SupportSocial & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Validation & EmpathyDisclosure & Telling OthersFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJun 3, 2023
2 points

"Before we start this interview I just want to disclose that I have a speech impediment that usually consists of a block/repetitions. If you hear any abnormal pauses that is what it is. Now with that ...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJun 3, 2023
1 points

Agree! Maybe try starting small by making eye contact with *yourself* in a mirror, while speaking with various repetitions and blocks. Then, while still looking in mirror, make phone calls, while do...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureFluency TechniquesDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterJun 3, 2023
13 points

I hate to see my stutter as the 'elephant in the room'

I hate to see my stutter as the 'elephant in the room' Several people actually revered to my stutter as the elephant in the room. I don't want it to be this big thing. Actually, letting people know I ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 2, 2023
6 points

To piggy back on your last statement, I’d definitely agree with stating you have a stutter. How it’s always been for me is the interviewer/s will say who they are and then start with a question for m...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 2, 2023
16 points

Yes very much. If it’s someone I’m going to talk to for more than 30 seconds I will say something like “sorry, I know I look like it but I’m not actually quite that dumb” which usually takes an awfull...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJun 2, 2023
5 points

Maybe start the interview with asking the interviewer if they've ever worked with someone with a stutter before. Follow up by advising them that interviews are one of the most stressful situations fo...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
postr/StutterJun 1, 2023
13 points

Did you ever get help by your parents doing speech therapy techniques when you where younger?

Did you ever get help by your parents doing speech therapy techniques when you where younger? I was sent to speech therapy many times and at different ages when I was younger. And to be honest I never...

Anticipation & AvoidanceParent & CaregiverSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentEarly Concern & Onset+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 26, 2023
1 points

Pls tell about your fear (Your stuttering & it's tough effect to pronounce your name) directly to the person who checks your documents so that you will get relieved completely. He won't ask your n...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others