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commentr/StutterMay 25, 2021
1 points

Tinder helps a lot. Because it is chat (the best thing ever :D ). That is how I managed to find a girlfriend and she even tries to help me with my stuttering. When you start to get to know that perso...

Social & Relationships
Dating & RomanceDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 24, 2021
2 points

Self-disclosure of stuttering is a very powerful tool! Some research has shown that when someone who stutters informs a listener about their stutter, it has a positive impact on listener perceptions....

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 24, 2021
1 points

I would, but don't do it as an apology, just a fact. It is something that, if they don't know about it, they may think is something else like lack of conviction in your answers. As many people have sa...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 24, 2021
2 points

Mhm, i told my manager in the interview i do stutter...

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 24, 2021
1 points

You got this! And yes, tell the jury of your stutter. It may actually help break the ice. I’ve been there many times and I wish I had spoken up more!...

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 24, 2021
1 points

I don’t understand why a teacher would say this. I often let people know for myself and not for them and I make that clear and own my stutter. The teacher telling you not to is just adding the potenti...

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Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 24, 2021
11 points

Why would the teacher say something like this? If you don’t, they may think, your so stressed out or you don’t know what you are talking about. I would say somthing like that. Im not asking for spe...

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commentr/StutterMay 24, 2021
16 points

In my opinion it would help, they can never judge you on something that you can’t do anything about and by telling them they know about it and they can ‘take it into consideration’ when they give you ...

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postr/StutterMay 24, 2021
12 points

exam /!!\

exam /!!\ i have an oral exam in few days . and i was wondering if i should tell my jury that i am a stutterer ? because my main teacher told me not to but idk . so should i tell them or no ??...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2021
1 points

I've been in the call center industry for roughly 10 years. Some of that time was as a phones agent, some of the time (and currently) as management. While in management I speak almost as much as I do ...

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commentr/StutterMay 23, 2021
2 points

It’s so cool seeing all these varied careers on this post! I’m in library science, I’ve finished my BA in English Lit and am currently pursuing my MA in Library Science. It’s... tough. I would consid...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2021
3 points

I use to be in your seat now I am in the opposite. Best approach just tell them first off you are nervous and you do stutter, could be a great conversation starter. Usually I can tell if the person ...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
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commentr/StutterMay 21, 2021
1 points

Do you use dating apps? Give Tinder a shot. You clearly express yourself well through writing, as many PWS seem to. Hone that and work with it in text conversations. Let her know you stutter. This wil...

Social & Relationships
Dating & RomanceDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 21, 2021
4 points

One of my best friends has a stutter. I never knew until mine got bad and I started talking about it openly. After I started talking about stuttering, I've found 2 people I work with who stutter. Bein...

Social & RelationshipsCommunity & Support
Disclosure & Telling OthersValidation & EmpathyFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterMay 21, 2021
3 points

Thank you!!! This helps! I always thought a stutter would lower my chances. I hope I get a lady to interview me. For some reason it’s easier with a woman than a man idk why...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 21, 2021
6 points

As someone who has been on "the other side" of interviewing people quite often (meaning I interviewed them): Don't forget, that they are positive towards you. They invited you to an interview because...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Authenticity vs. MaskingEmployment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 20, 2021
4 points

That's good advice. I'm now 41 and still hate people finding out I have a stutter. Now, depending on the situation of course, I just flat our tell people because spend five minutes talking with me and...

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Disclosure & Telling OthersShame & EmbarrassmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMay 19, 2021
4 points

Ugh, I'm sorry you have to go through this. My last Spanish project (10% of the grade) was a final conversation (aka speaking) so I can see the stress behind the stuttering part. My suggestions are to...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesSchool & Academic LifeDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 9, 2021
1 points

I believe you can have a good time with people, even if you stutter. Stuttering is just how some people talk differently from others and if both sides are comfortable with it, it can have almost no so...

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Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling OthersValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2021
2 points

Thank you! I’m not going to say anything about my stutter to anyone but if it gets in the way I might mention it idk, but that’s scary too...

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others