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Filler Words: Ways to Avoid them
Has anyone told you that you use too many filler words & you don't know what they mean? Check out this story to know more.
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Filler words
are words, sounds, or phrases used to "fill in" silences during communication, such as "
umm
," "
you know
," and others.
They are
unnecessary
because they add nothing to your message.
As a result, they reflect poorly on your communication skills.
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Some Common Filler Words
1. uh/oh/ er-
2. totally/really
3. I guess/suppose
The
first way
to avoid filler words is to
check the sentence
and see if the meaning changes without them. If it remains the same, you can remove them.
1. Do you
really
feel cold?
- Do you feel cold?
2.
I suppose
we are going there.
- We are going there.
For Example
In order to avoid using filler words while speaking,
slow down your speech
. It will help you plan before speaking and make you more confident.
A
momentary pause
can be more effective than using filler words.
It will help you
reflect
rather than making your speech meaningless.
If you want to know more ways on how to avoid the filler words, check out the link below.
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