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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2020
1 points

Maybe this isn’t an option, but What you could do is introduce what you do or what position you work, before saying your name. Or figure out a way to introduce yourself using only your last name witho...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterJan 20, 2020
2 points

Guys my presentation got postponed to a day that my boss will be here. Oh my goodness, I feel alive again and so relieved. Having said ghat, I took your advice and practiced over 20 times on my pres...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Preparation & RehearsalStress & Fight/FlightHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2020
1 points

I am practicing a lot at the moment but just alone.. tomorrow I will try to ask a couple of friends to practice front of them.. I am trying to keep my cool at work and not to freak out...

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commentr/StutterJan 19, 2020
1 points

Don't drink alcohol or try anything else before presentation! Stuttering won't ruin your career but this unwise move can :) Write down your presentation word to word, practice in front of friends, co...

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commentr/StutterJan 16, 2020
2 points

Boi just be confident....i would say don't worry just go for it without even thinking about it....trust me it requires a little practice just a little...just believe in yourself i know this a cliche t...

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Mindset shiftPreparation & RehearsalPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2020
1 points

I am from Saudi Arabia, and. I am planning to take the Toelf exam, and I already did the O level English as second language test, and it also included a speaking test, I practiced with help of my fam...

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Preparation & RehearsalFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2020
2 points

Hey I know you're feeling like shit. And it's a terrible feeling because you couldn't have done anything to really prevent this from happening. Despite that I will say that how your classmates and you...

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commentr/StutterJan 13, 2020
1 points

As expected. When doing mock interview rehearsals, I’ve found the best way to mention my stutter in the beginning is to not allow them anytime to say anything, because if I did, it’d probably be an aw...

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commentr/StutterJan 10, 2020
2 points

Yes!\* \*If you want to. I am currently looking for work and for me it is something I do, usually. When they ask me to tell them about myself, I usually start with 'I do have a slight stutter, so whe...

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commentr/StutterJan 9, 2020
2 points

I used to use a few tricks like saying ‘my-name-is’ before my name to get into the flow of talking before then saying my name. I’m in few situations now where I have to give my name but when I do it’...

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2020
2 points

i was just writing on another post that i just did a ted talk on stuttering at my job! i would practice a lot so you nailed down the core of your talk and maybe practice in front of other folks as wel...

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Preparation & RehearsalPersonal StoriesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2020
5 points

I'm the same way! I look at it like an acting gig. I'm playing a better version of myself who is totally confident and comfortable in front of an audience. Works every time! It also helps that I pract...

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2020
1 points

Talk to your professor. Mention that you are a person who stutters and explain that anxiety might increase the frequency or intensity of your stutter. Ask them if you can give the presentation to them...

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2020
2 points

I would speak to the prof as there may be other options - I did this once in high school and the teacher gave me the option to film it (this was years ago so I used a 8 MM camcorder). I know your pai...

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Preparation & RehearsalSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2020
4 points

Let the professor know that you’re gonna stutter and it’s not because you didn’t prepare for the presentation, but because you just do. They will likely understand and if they don’t then it’s discrimi...

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Preparation & RehearsalSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2020
13 points

Hey, I’m a junior who has to do this today as well. It sucks, and I’m sorry you had to go through this. What has helped me are a couple things: 1. Writing to speak. Instead of just focusing on your...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2020
2 points

I would write down the opening phrase on a post-it and read it while I speak it. I dunno if that would help but it’s worth a shot!...

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Preparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterDec 26, 2019
1 points

And did you see progress in this time? What did you go through with your therapist? - Also, to repeat: *Does you boss know you stutter? Do you have a problem with stuttering openly?*...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2019
8 points

Thank you for your reply, I've just set it up and decided to try it, I don't want to disappoint my father and I won't give up now! I never bought an Alexa cause I was afraid that I would simply choke...

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commentr/StutterDec 22, 2019
2 points

I havent met anyone with a stutter and im so grateful that this thread exists I am 17yo male with not so bad stutter, i block on maybe half my words and sometimes i get that repetition of syllables (t...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
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