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commentr/StutterMar 25, 2025
8 points

What do you usually say to gently let them know? Ideally I'd want to clarify that I have ongoing difficulty speaking, and it's not just nerves, but I don't want to add weight to the conversation....

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commentr/StutterMar 25, 2025
4 points

I'm in the same situation speech-wise, where often I sound fluent, until I don't (usually due to random anticipation). tbh I get pretty excited when I meet another stutterer, but (I didn't make it cl...

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commentr/StutterMar 25, 2025
24 points

I usually tend to let it slide, but if it's a person I know a bit better or am around often, I gently let them know that they are not speech disabled like I am. Sure, everyone stutters sometimes, but ...

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commentr/StutterMar 25, 2025
3 points

For me it certainly is, and it's something that I recognise but have always found hard to tackle 'in the moment'. What we need to remember is that we can control the pace of conversation if we want to...

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commentr/StutterMar 24, 2025
2 points

Tell them to knock that shit off, say how you feel. If you don't feel like being a pacifist anymore, Call em a bitch or just get quiet and swing on em. If those are 2 brash , walk away and don't ass...

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commentr/StutterMar 22, 2025
2 points

Treat him like you would anyone else, let him take his time speaking, don't bring up the stutter unless he does, and try to subtly reassure him that you don't mind his stutter, like you've been doing ...

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commentr/StutterMar 22, 2025
2 points

Good on you for asking. But like many others said, if you don't acknowledge it, he will feel more comfortable. If you bring it up, he will feel more self-conscious than he already does....

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commentr/StutterMar 22, 2025
3 points

From my own experiences, it definitely depends on the situation/person. If I am at work, I get very annoyed when my boss or coworkers say words for me because I believe they should respect me enough t...

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commentr/StutterMar 21, 2025
2 points

so im in high school but for me ( and do keep in mind it reall just depends on each person about how they want others to deal with their stutter ) and im a more social person and talk a lot ( even wit...

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commentr/StutterMar 21, 2025
3 points

I know this is easier said than done but literally just give up on having shame. If you speak, people will listen to you, their only choice is to leave the room or hang up the phone on you lol. Create...

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commentr/StutterMar 21, 2025
3 points

I think it’s that people don’t want to make things awkward by bringing up your stutter. I bring it up all the time and will be like “I prefer this word bc it’s easier for me to say.” Make stuttering n...

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commentr/StutterMar 21, 2025
3 points

This is the way. If a stranger or acquaintance brought up my stutter, I would never speak again in their presence....

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commentr/StutterMar 18, 2025
2 points

You can kick ass regardless of your speech Your stutter is just a unique, wonderful way to talk Don’t let stuttering hold you back You can do anything regardless of what anyone says It’s not a ...

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commentr/StutterMar 18, 2025
1 points

It's a non stop practice I'm afraid! Still having to come back to this myself, having rediscovered how badly a stammer during presentations can make me fall flat on my face - not because of the stamme...

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commentr/StutterMar 17, 2025
2 points

Have you tried letting people hear your repetitions, and speaking in an exhale while making eye contact?...

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commentr/StutterMar 15, 2025
2 points

Genuinely be upfront with her, gently reassure her that it's no big deal & that you don't mind Just whatever you do, DO NOT tell her to "slow down" or "take your time." Also me personally, I would t...

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commentr/StutterMar 15, 2025
13 points

1. Don't make any weird facial expression when she is speaking and gets a speech block. 2. Allow her to finish up her line. Untill and unless she doesn't ends up her line don't try to complete for he...

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commentr/StutterMar 15, 2025
37 points

Please don't tell her to relax or take her time if she can't get the words out of her mouth that often makes us more anxious. Also most of us are pretty good listeners so don't hesitate to talk a lo...

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commentr/StutterMar 15, 2025
5 points

Try to talking to yourself in front if mirror everyday, you will gain lot of confidence and so what if you stutter while talking to new people, It's not that uncommon.  Stuttering doesn't make you an ...

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commentr/stutteringMar 15, 2025
3 points

I never laugh. I can tell it’s frustrating for her as she’s trying to get the words out. I do need to work on not finishing the sentences. Is this a good age to speech ?...

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