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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2022
1 points

Why wouldn’t i hide my stutter after all bullying i have faced. People have just taught me to not speak much or if you wanna speak than speak properly. I am sure she would be understandable but at the...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Stigma & BullyingAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterJan 14, 2022
15 points

Went on my first date and now I’m even more stressed.

Went on my first date and now I’m even more stressed. I went on date and it went good. I stuttered in some sentences and she was ok with it. She didn’t make any weird face when i hd some repetitions a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2022
2 points

I always mention it in the very beginning and end up almost not stuttering at all cuz I'm relaxed Try it...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2022
1 points

Contact HR, preferably whoever you’ve been dealing with. Let them know you have a stutter and you’d like to make members on your interview panel aware of it. Tell them it doesn’t hold you back but it ...

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Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2022
3 points

If you’ve talked to her two times prior it’s likely she already knows. But mentioning it wouldn’t hurt. If she likes you she won’t give two shits. If it lowers her opinion of you, she isn’t the one. M...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2022
1 points

(1) Disclose (2) Highlight your KSAs (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) (3) This is more of you interviewing them (4) Be AWESOME (5) YOU GOT THIS!!!!!!!!!...

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Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2022
2 points

The problem is that you can't hide it forever. If we could hide it, I'd be hiding it... lol It's just best to be upfront with it. The more comfortable you are with her knowing that you have the affli...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentDisclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJan 13, 2022
4 points

Any tips for stuttering in job interviews?

Any tips for stuttering in job interviews? So I(23M) am just about to graduate from university. My stuttering became fairly rare and uncommon once I started university and made good friends and became...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2022
5 points

Tell her casually after your first noticable stutter. Just adress it mid sentence like : "O yeah, I didn't tell you, I stutter sometimes , anyway, a duck and a lawyer walk into a bar,....". Be confide...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2022
4 points

She may not figure out that you stutter, but if you don’t tell her, you will find yourself feeling less connected to the present moment with her. Because you will be feeling fear. Telling her you stu...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2022
7 points

Its not a big deal for most adults. You cant hide it forever, so its best to just address it honestly if it comes up. You can even turn it into a joke about her being so great its left you tongue ti...

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Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterJan 13, 2022
15 points

Going on my first date ever.

Going on my first date ever. So as the title says, i am going on my first date but I’ve met her two time before this. We have talked but I didn’t talk much and tried to hide my stutter which was not t...

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2022
1 points

Why put yourself under extra unnecessary stress and pressure by hiding it and forcing yourself to not block up? Honestly just let the interviewer know in advance before proceeding. A great one will re...

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Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2022
2 points

Would it be good to tell the person you have a mild stutter? It may relieve you...

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2022
4 points

I'd help out at no cost. Im always willing to chip in where I can to help the next generation. Im a 40M and have had a stutter since 3 or 4. I've learned to hide it for the most part but it stills ...

Community & SupportSocial & Relationships
Advice OfferedDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2022
1 points

I'd be more inclined to include it. It shows you have determation and persevere through adversity. If you sell it as not a fault but proof you don't let things hold you back. I think it should work ...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2022
1 points

I would add it. Disclosing your stutter demonstrates your strength and courage, overcoming adversity and your ability to rise above challenges. (I added mine to my leadership application/scholars...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2022
1 points

I recently took the TOEFL test, like less than a month ago, and didn't mention my stutter because it would take way too long for them to adjust the exam to my needs (I think a min of 6 weeks) and I wa...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
School & Academic LifeDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2022
1 points

You can still tell people you stutter! Just tell them in a confident, casual way. Don’t live your life based off other people’s reactions. And it is actually possible that they didn’t notice. I have ...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2022
3 points

If you think how you're coming across in interviews isn't good because of your speech, you can try disclosing to your interviewer before you start ("hi, before we jump in I wanted to let you know I st...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersFluency Techniques