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commentr/StutterNov 7, 2019
1 points

Thanks, this is so helpful. So for the audition, I have to sing a song and read a few lines, but I can memorize them first. It makes sense because when I make reddit videos, I memorize the story befor...

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commentr/StutterNov 6, 2019
1 points

When I pitched my start-up at some competition, for example, I'd memorize everything rather than do it spontaneously. Interestingly, I stuttered much less or did not stutter at all and I suspect it w...

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commentr/StutterNov 5, 2019
3 points

I completely understand the feeling, I speak the worst over the phone and on my online meetings, and at times it can get stressful and physically grueling. The thing that helped me is of course is wri...

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postr/StutterNov 5, 2019
1 points

I’m auditing for a play, please help.

I’m auditing for a play, please help. So I’m an actor and a singer, fortunately I don’t stutter when I sing, but when I speak lines I do. Any advice on how to overcome the stutter or anything or how t...

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commentr/StutterNov 4, 2019
3 points

I have thought this exact thought for probably most of my life. In some ways, I'm dreading the idea of my wedding day for this reason, however ridiculous that may sound. I think the best way to ensure...

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commentr/StutterNov 2, 2019
1 points

I was a late onset stutterer too. I started stuttering at 19 after going through a traumatic experience of losing my mom and not dealing with how I felt. However, after 4 years my speech has improved ...

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commentr/StutterNov 2, 2019
1 points

I’m so sorry. Very relatable. I still remember when we had a substitute teacher at school and she went around asking everyone what their name was. Naturally, I stuttered on my name and she laughed and...

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2019
2 points

Trust me I know how you feel. It absolutely sucks. Not being able to say your own name is just awful because you just give off a first impression you can’t take back. I was at a job fair trying to get...

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2019
19 points

You ever get "cant remember your name?' ? Introducing myself is pretty much the only time I stutter....frustrating. Hang in there, dont beat yourself up or look down on yourself....

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2019
19 points

I still remember a teacher from 40 years ago yelling at me, in front of the class of course, when I would get stuck on a word. The name thing is always the worst, I’ve gotten better with practice, bu...

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2019
5 points

Can I ask what is the first letter of your name? My name is Nathan and I’ve always had a problem with /n/, just comes with practice and time...

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2019
3 points

Not exactly a reception job, but when I was an intern in the sales division, my boss asked me to memorize a 3-min long sentence of the description of our services. Interestingly, I found it easier t...

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commentr/StutterOct 30, 2019
1 points

Great job buddy! Keep on doing it! Keep stuttering. Keep forcing it out. and don't let yourself back down! I was also an ambitious student like your; being a stutterer, I forced myself to join a deba...

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commentr/StutterOct 29, 2019
2 points

Ah, ok. I only practice so I know what words I might struggle with, words I can change and where I can take breaths. I suppose it differs for each person....

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commentr/StutterOct 28, 2019
2 points

Practice in front of the mirror every day. Read out loud every say for 2 hours. My fluency improved greatly. Please dont fall into the trap of finding a cure via apple juice, voodoo or B1 vitamin...

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commentr/StutterOct 27, 2019
2 points

The main thing I've found with presentations is to not have a script too rigid. If you plan out every sentence and use keywords to remember what to say next, you feel obliged to say those words and ma...

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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2019
3 points

Rehearse as much as you can. Know what words are harder than others and try to predict when you're going to stutter so you can pronounce those words softer and take a breath or pause beforehand. I fin...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2019
3 points

You are going to need a lot of luck. Luckily, I know how to get lucky; It's through practice. The only way to get good at phone interviews is to practice. Practice before the interview. Imagine what...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2019
3 points

if you are applying for a technical job, tell them about the stutter, usually, they wont mind and it will help you relax, secondly practicing speaking loudly daily in the morning for 15 20 minutes hel...

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commentr/StutterOct 16, 2019
2 points

Email the professor about your stutter before the presentation explaining that while delivery of the presentation may be affected, content will not and you'll be practicing throughly. Also have a flas...

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