My parents used to always tell me growing up to "speak slowly" and "sound out my words" and it drove me absolutely nuts. If I could have done either of those things I certainly would have! Thankfully as an adult now nobody anymore takes the condescending attitude necessary to tell a stutterer to "speak slowly" as if they know what might help. Nope, nothing helps. Just give me an extra moment to spit this out is all I ask.