commentr/StutterNovember 30, 2023

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Malnuman, can I ask how you get on speaking to people younger than you? I used to find ordering food or drinks really high anxiety because the person I had to ask was older than me. I’m now 22 so when I go out for food, drinks, etc the staff are normally around the same age so I feel less pressure. I also find that speaking to younger people is easier. I’ve always had a hierarchy thing with my stutter. I’m worse when the person has more authority eg police, boss, teacher. Or older than me because I see them as wiser.

Themes

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Power Dynamics & IntimidationAnxiety & Social JudgmentAudience Scale & Group Size