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commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2020
1 points

I think is always better to confront him and talk about this issue. I think you are a very good friend and a sensitive person to ask to us for an help. Do you know if your friend is receiving some hel...

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commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2020
2 points

Own your shit and be proud. Hello my name is blank and I stutter nice to meet you....

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commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2020
1 points

Yea you’re right, I’ve been planning to talk to her but have been putting it off because I don’t want to hurt her feelings but I shouldn’t anymore....

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commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2020
1 points

Let her know how you feel if you haven’t already. Might be an uncomfortable conversation, but it sounds like it needs to happen....

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commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2020
1 points

I'm sorry you have to go through this. When you signed up for this job, it was not in the job description to be mocked and it takes a lot of courage and confidence for you to continue working there. P...

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commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2020
10 points

My absolute favorite come back I learned from just a little guy, maybe 8? said to another kid, “Yeah, I stutter. What’s your deal?”...

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commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2020
3 points

Dude. F them. You will always work around assholes, but this is more extreme. If it’s that degrading and you tried communicating that’s it’s destructive, take it up the manager chain as fair as ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2020
4 points

Honestly I wouldn't even acknowledge their existence, I would not make eye contact with anybody. Keep getting that thick skin and make it through the day, they're eating at McDonalds they aren't doing...

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commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2020
2 points

Great! I know the feeling :-) But remember... Even if you stuttered for 5 minutes just to say your name, it would be OK! Just look the guy straight in the eyes and never feel bad about your stutter, n...

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commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2020
1 points

I worked at the Apple Store for 3 years and every now and then I would stutter. Most people never said anything and those that did were mostly clueless as to it being a stutter and just a random slip ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2020
1 points

The robotic speak and the likes are mainly during the course itself. The techniques I found most useful for me was hit & hold and assertive first sound (until I lost focus and felt like I was star...

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commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2020
1 points

Fuck that dude. Are there cameras or witnesses? I know you said you're not trying to get him in trouble, but you need to report this again or follow up with that teacher. If he's 18, he is considere...

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commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2020
5 points

Dude don't put up with this. Talk to the school's staff mate and let everyone know who's the sorry ass loser that bullies someone bc of a disability. Practice on your stutter constantly to get better ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2020
19 points

Please talk to the high school staff again. Talk to several of them. Don't rely on just one teacher. It's their responsibility that their students are safe, so they have to do something about it. You'...

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commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2020
1 points

The main thing: never ever make him think that he stutters because he is not doing something right or that he needs to work harder to eliminate it. Always make him feel like stutter is okay, even cool...

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commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2020
1 points

I'm not quite getting information about the attitude from the GP in your presentation. Writing things down is indeed a way to communication, and seeing as how it might help someone get their point ac...

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commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2020
0 points

No don’t laugh at him. Most stutterers find it offensive to be laughed at. Stop guessing his words and give him time to speak. Be patient with him and send him to a therapist. The earlier the better....

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commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2020
29 points

I honestly don't know how to help. Although I can tell you one simple thing: Don't be a dick to him. When in moments of anger, don't make fun of his stutter. Just don't mock him for having a stutter o...

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commentr/StutterFeb 11, 2020
3 points

That’s really unprofessional behaviour for a doctor. I am a doctor too and can’t believe anyone can act like that. I urge you to file a complaint....

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commentr/StutterFeb 11, 2020
17 points

I'll be the third doctor on this thread to say that this is unacceptable and not representative. Get a new one and see where you can file a complaint....

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