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commentr/StutterJul 27, 2023
6 points

It is the same for me. I tell people i work with that I stutter as much as I can 😂 Glad you felt good about it! 🎉...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJul 27, 2023
1 points

Yes that's a good one. For me I said like that: I just want to mention that sometimes my speech becomes discontinuous because I have a stutter (Pause to see his reaction). And then I continue......

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commentr/StutterJul 27, 2023
3 points

I’m happy to hear your interview went well! My typical go to for any zoom interview is to say “before I start I’ll say I have a stutter so if you see my screen pause, it’s not the connection is just ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJul 27, 2023
36 points

Update: It went well. I struggled a little bit when I had to mention that I stutter, but after that I feel relaxed and I stuttered less. I feel proud of myself :). Disclosing helps me to feel less p...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJul 27, 2023
3 points

I don’t think you need to make a joke, but a funny thing I sometimes say is when I’ve already stuttered and disclose my stutter I say “ Btw, I have a stutter, I think that’s probably clear by now 😅”...

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postr/StutterJul 27, 2023
27 points

Job interview is in about 2 hours

Job interview is in about 2 hours Hi guys So as the title said, I have a job interview and I think I will disclose that I stutter in the beginning. I'm thinking to say it in a funny way, something li...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2023
3 points

Thank you for this post. Also, I had a talk with my gf about stuttering and she told me one thing that caught my mind. She said: “You should worry less about it. It has made you the way you are today....

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2023
1 points

Even though I am only 17 rn and haven't truly started to date yet. Out of the few "girlfriends"/"Lady Friends" I've had in the past I can only recall 3 that have brought up my stutter in a negative/po...

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Dating & RomanceDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterJul 25, 2023
13 points

I did something I'm not proud of

I did something I'm not proud of It all started when I started doing a first aid course online and this course had a phase of a face-to-face meeting where people come and train on CPR and types of wou...

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postr/StutterJul 25, 2023
15 points

Call ended before I could finish the sentence

Call ended before I could finish the sentence Hello everyone, it's me again, I just tried to order some food from a restaurant for my family's dinner and the person on the other side of the phone ende...

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commentr/StutterJul 23, 2023
3 points

Of course, I would be interested in chatting. Although I don't think the conversation will be very fluent, as I don't know much English, I rely on the translator....

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJul 23, 2023
1 points

Get a little buzzed and begin by disclosing your stutter (pauses, blocks, repetitions, whatever it sounds like). Do not apologize, just describe....

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Disclosure & Telling OthersRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2023
5 points

Don’t be afraid to disclose your stutter. The first 3 years of college I was always scared of telling people I stuttered, and that made for increase anxiety bc I was worried that if I got called on in...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersSchool & Academic LifeStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2023
2 points

Just tell them from the start that you stutter and politely ask them to be patient. You got this!...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2023
2 points

Navigating professional presentations can be challenging, especially when you have concerns about your stuttering. Ultimately, the decision of whether to present or not is up to you, and it depends on...

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commentr/StutterJul 18, 2023
2 points

In my opinion, I might say something like, "I can do the presentation if no one else wants to do it." And then before it starts do an ice breaker that you have a stutter....

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commentr/StutterJul 18, 2023
1 points

Ok, thanks for the input you guys! Zero votes for using stuttering as an excuse not do presentations.. loud and clear (: Maybe I should indeed just point out my stuttering somewhere during the prese...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2023
2 points

You could start the presentation with “by the way I stammer sometimes which means I might take a bit longer to speak. Let me know if you have any questions.” It makes you seem confident and comfortabl...

School & WorkSocial & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Public SpeakingDisclosure & Telling OthersAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2023
3 points

Personally, I would state up front right before the presentation that I have a speech disorder, but that's just me, I've always been very transparent about the fact that I have a speech disorder. Mos...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2023
5 points

this is the best way i've seen so far. don't make it a big deal because it isn't. casually bring it up into conversation and if they make it a big deal, you know they aren't the one for you/aren't the...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAcceptance & Pride