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postr/StutterMay 17, 2015
5 points

GCSE Spanish Speaking exams

GCSE Spanish Speaking exams So I have a speaking exam for Spanish tomorrow afternoon and I was wondering if I could get any last minute tips? I have had a stutter since as long as I can remember and i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+3 more
postr/StutterMay 7, 2015
22 points

I interviewed someone today who had "control" of a stutter.

I interviewed someone today who had "control" of a stutter. I am a recruiter and I make a living figuring people out quickly. I have done this for 25 years and I believe I am good at what I do. I cam...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
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postr/StutterMay 3, 2015
4 points

Concerta and Stuttering?

Concerta and Stuttering? So, I just started taking concerta and it has made my stuttering a lot worse although it makes some peoples stuttering better. I was wondering if their was a way to still get...

Meds & SubstancesAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
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commentr/StutterMay 2, 2015
6 points

Well, I had back to back IEP meetings and stuttered through the first pretty bad. I didn't let it phase me much and I said all I needed to say. Overall I'm happy I got through it and didn't avoid muc...

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commentr/StutterApr 18, 2015
2 points

This is really only a decision you can make, but I have a couple thoughts 1) Can you maintain the accent throughout the entire interview? What are they going to think if the way you talk suddenly cha...

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postr/StutterApr 18, 2015
2 points

Is changing your accent or speaking in a sing song voice a good last minute resort to prevent stuttering during job interview?

Is changing your accent or speaking in a sing song voice a good last minute resort to prevent stuttering during job interview? should I resort to this last minute tactics to prevent severe stuttering ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterApr 15, 2015
1 points

Plan out your main convo, and it'll be easier. I used to have a 'go-to' list of first date questions and convo. Ex: What 3 superpowers would you choose, which animal ability would you want most? Be ch...

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commentr/StutterApr 9, 2015
1 points

Make an outline of what you gonna speak, practice a few times and try to tell them a story with an outline and some details. Youll do great, Good Luck...

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commentr/StutterApr 1, 2015
4 points

Explain your situation first. When they understand you have a stutter it will be much more relaxed. Have some basic answers to questions you know they'll ask before you do it. Get lots of sleep befor...

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postr/StutterMar 31, 2015
5 points

Need Advice for a Skype Interview

Need Advice for a Skype Interview Hi everyone, I have a Skype interview on April 17th for an hour and a half. I would like to take advice from you all who had been through similar experiences and how ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2015
3 points

Practice, practice, practice. Practice in front of people. Read your speech while taking a bath. Drink some chamomile tea and get a good night sleep. Remember when you are blocking don't keep pushin...

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postr/StutterFeb 11, 2015
1 points

Interviews - not your typical question on r/stutter

Interviews - not your typical question on r/stutter I see a lot of us posting about having trouble in when being interviewed and giving off the best impression you can when looking for a job. The mos...

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postr/StutterFeb 10, 2015
2 points

Important internship interview tomorrow.

Important internship interview tomorrow. So tomorrow I have a phone interview for a internship tomorrow that is very difficult to even get this interview. This is the first time I've eve done an inter...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career+1 more
postr/StutterFeb 10, 2015
14 points

I've been a stutter since I can remember and I am currently a 16 year old junior in highschool, it is really getting to me.

I've been a stutter since I can remember and I am currently a 16 year old junior in highschool, it is really getting to me. It's not fair. It's just not fucking fair. Why am i not allowed to speak lik...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Frustration & AngerAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2015
6 points

I am in the same situation, when talking to recruiters I am trying to calm myself down but new questions and time constraints are making situation worse. I am thinking to read aloud for 30 min daily a...

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Preparation & RehearsalAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 8, 2014
2 points

Just listen to us and don't judge in any way. If you can get into a group and offer your time so that people can practice speeches, interviews, questions, their name, etc., You can also tell the grou...

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commentr/StutterOct 28, 2014
1 points

I'd say if you're thinking about future interviews, then, well, you may have to try to find a friend to practice with. If you can find someone to talk to, you can practice your answers and build up yo...

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Preparation & RehearsalEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2014
1 points

as i just mentioned, i never saw that link about their stuttering event. that was a new thing brought to the table. what nagged me was someone seemingly suggesting getting better at stuttering by pra...

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commentr/StutterOct 9, 2014
1 points

didn't see that link before. are those people mentioned speech therapists (stuttering-wise)? i actually was unsure if OP was a stutterer, but i found out by asking, which sets a certain context. i d...

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commentr/StutterOct 7, 2014
1 points

What Mr. ahem, Pussy said. Rehearse and try to get a really good idea of exactly what you're going to say....

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