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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]yellowcanine
(35,699 posts)85. Actually no.
http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Stuttering
Visualize the words you're going to say before you say them. This is hard to master, but it really helps. If you can imagine words, you claim them and it'll be harder for them to slip into a stutter. If you cannot imagine it, they can't be yours. Have a clear mental picture of what you want to say.
If you are stumbling over a particular word, try using a word that has a similar meaning a synonym. This word might be easier to use and one that you won't slip over.
Try to spell a word out if you stumble over it. You might have to pronounce it very slowly and letter by letter, but at least you'll get the satisfaction of knowing that you pronounced it.
Don't be afraid to pause as you visualize or spell out the letters in the word. We're trained to think of silences as frightening; you have to train yourself to think of the silences as opportunities to ace it.
Visualize the words you're going to say before you say them. This is hard to master, but it really helps. If you can imagine words, you claim them and it'll be harder for them to slip into a stutter. If you cannot imagine it, they can't be yours. Have a clear mental picture of what you want to say.
If you are stumbling over a particular word, try using a word that has a similar meaning a synonym. This word might be easier to use and one that you won't slip over.
Try to spell a word out if you stumble over it. You might have to pronounce it very slowly and letter by letter, but at least you'll get the satisfaction of knowing that you pronounced it.
Don't be afraid to pause as you visualize or spell out the letters in the word. We're trained to think of silences as frightening; you have to train yourself to think of the silences as opportunities to ace it.
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What does Hillary think of free tuition, universal healthcare and $15/hour?
Android3.14
Feb 2016
#38
What a disgusting comment you have put on display for all of us to see and judge.
JonLeibowitz
Feb 2016
#33
But if the OP had posted something about Clinton's ongoing investigation, you'd then
Fawke Em
Feb 2016
#118
It also demonstrates that he thinks before he speaks. That is why he has been able to handle
Skwmom
Feb 2016
#11
Wow, very insightful of you to realize along with Bernie, the best reason to heal the earth.
A Simple Game
Feb 2016
#40
I agree. Bernie's lifelong work on behalf of the underdogs comes through when he speaks.
jalan48
Feb 2016
#35
Closing one's mouth from time to time is the best means for keeping your foot out of it.
Nuclear Unicorn
Feb 2016
#39