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commentr/StutterJan 10, 2019
2 points

It is annoying but I no longer perceive these situations as embarrassing. Why should you? Just take your time saying what you need to say and don't worry about it. If someone stares at you, just smile...

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commentr/StutterJan 10, 2019
2 points

If I'm with my wife, we'll discuss my order before, and if I have an issue I'll pretend like I forgot and she'll jump in with "weren't you gonna get" to bail me out. If I'm alone I'll still pretend li...

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commentr/StutterJan 10, 2019
3 points

The person taking your order is not there to judge how fluent you are. Is your intention to order fries or to speak without stuttering? Stuttering is what a stutterer does when trying not to stutter. ...

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commentr/StutterJan 10, 2019
1 points

When it comes to fast food or take-out, I'll sometimes write down what I want and show it to the person I'm ordering from. Today I did that and the lady said it was easier that way, anyway (I was plac...

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commentr/StutterJan 10, 2019
1 points

Sometimes I think about how my life might be if I could always speak fluently and never stuttered again. I’m always hesitant because as much as I’ve struggled with it, and at times hated myself for it...

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commentr/StutterJan 10, 2019
5 points

This is always a solid go-to. You could also ask who you are with to order for you. Also, online ordering or kiosks are awesome for quick service places....

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commentr/StutterJan 10, 2019
16 points

You could always try to sit closer to the waiter/waitress and point at the item on the menu. They will repeat what they think you want and you can nod and smile or say something then. This works well ...

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postr/StutterJan 10, 2019
14 points

Stuttering when ordering

Stuttering when ordering Whenever I go to order food or ask somebody something, the first word always takes forever to come out. It is very annoying and embarrassing in public, as I just have a blank ...

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commentr/StutterJan 10, 2019
2 points

this happens to me all the time. Usually when i want to start a conersation this happens to me also whenever someone asks me how i'm doing i cant answer back and i question them back again. &#x2...

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commentr/StutterJan 9, 2019
2 points

I get asked if I have the hiccups a lot. I just always say yes! Too much coffee! Which is lie. Should we just be like no I have a stutter you inconsiderate ass. ...

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commentr/StutterJan 9, 2019
2 points

I've had other interviews since where I've come out and said that I clearly have a stutter and it's usually more pronounced in stressful situations like interviews. I then say I don't let it interfer...

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commentr/StutterJan 9, 2019
1 points

Hmm I'll have to keep that in mind. Did your employer ask you about the stuttering or did you bring it up? If I explain it in a job interview I definitely stutter much less, but maybe that's why I'm n...

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postr/StutterJan 9, 2019
3 points

rapper with a stutter

rapper with a stutter hey all i hope you are having a nice day. ​ i'm 17 years old and trying to become a rap artist. in the past i have made some demo songs and beats, but then aren't ...

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commentr/StutterJan 9, 2019
3 points

I worked as a bank teller for several years with a very obvious stutter. Remember, communication is only like 7% of the words we use, the rest is tone, voice, body language. I was polite, generally ...

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commentr/StutterJan 9, 2019
2 points

In grade school and high school l usually would not talk all day. When picked on, I would fight them, usually without saying a word....

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commentr/StutterJan 9, 2019
4 points

That's probably the worst thing for me. Usually have to say that everyday at the gym once or twice to ask someone how long they've got on certain weights so it has improved quite a bit....

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commentr/StutterJan 9, 2019
2 points

>if I were to force myself to speak, there would be a very high chance I would stutter. Sounds like you identified the crux of it. Stay quiet and don't stutter or speak and do. ...

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commentr/StutterJan 9, 2019
2 points

I'm happy for you man. Everyone deserves love. Even if it takes you a while to say the word "love"...

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commentr/StutterJan 9, 2019
3 points

Well for me, I cope with my stutter with friends by making self deprecating jokes. You don't know where someone's boundaries lie. They'll probably think I'm making fun of them. Or they may not even be...

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commentr/StutterJan 9, 2019
2 points

That happened a lot to me in high school. If I really wanted to say hi I would walk right up to the person and say "yo" and shake their hand. I never stutter saying "yo"...

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