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Hey Aidan, good to have you here! First of all, let me tell you that I completely understand what you're going through. I'm almost 30 and I've been stuttering ever since I can remember. Primary schoo...

Then you should communicate to them that you didn't appreciate that kind of commentary. They might come at it being like "dude, don't be so sensitive" but if it bothers you, stand your ground. Every...

As other people have said, this is workplace harassment and you don't have to take it. I had a similar situation where a security guard who mocked my stutter. I was new at work and was worried abou...

I would say don't speak to the classmates specifically in regards to this student. Instead, focus on respecting ALL students. Something along the lines of I'm noticing you all have taken to laughing a...

Anytime someone makes fun of my stutter i just instantly lose respect for them. And people I dont think anything of can't hurt my feelings. But if you could muster your speech, I would tell them off. ...

Don't be afraid of getting stuck in a stutter. Sure, you immediate reaction might be "oh shit! They're all staring at me!" This will happen. Nothing you can do about it. What you can control is how yo...

Haha, not really what I meant with "fuck it". I meant more like I wouldn't let stuttering and my social awkwardness hold me back anymore. I recognise the feeling though. Especially during meetings o...

I don't mind my friends finishing sentences for me, but it really depends on the situation. It's important not to coddle people with disabilities. Let him finish his thoughts but if you're going to fi...

Talk to your teacher about it and tell him/her about the situation, talking about it makes it 10 times better! Edit: i fudged up ignore the placement of this comment. Take it as a "first-rower", so ...

~~I might've misplaced my words - of course it would be horrifying if someone randomly tried to talk to me about my stuttering,but this isn't exactly a random confrotation,and they are coworkers.What ...

What you're doing is right. Most stutters I know dont want special treatment but basic respect, which is exactly what you're doing. Honestly, I wouldnt overthink it and try not to care. If the listene...

I agree with this, to a point -- triggering "the talk" can be confrontational. As such, is best done in the presence of an established rapport. So, the first time you meet someone isn't always the tim...

It is absolutely proper etiquette. Just don't seem impatient and try to egg him to finish, that is the worst.I work in retail, so i'm talking to people all day long. The majority of them are fairly ch...

*Yes,it is the right etiquette.But you shouldn't exactly pretend like he doesn't stutter,you should acknowledge it and make him know that you do and it's okay.It will make it easier for him because it...

I have a pretty severe stutter so I'm always aware of it. I still care when talking to people at work (since it's somehow more urgent that I get my info across), but I find giving myself "permission" ...

If the waitress is really worrying you, go back and talk to her. Explain to her that overcoming such fears/problems as the other day is a step on your road to 'owning' your stutter. If I ever have a ...

Whenever I have to speak to a group, I now always preface with "I have a bit of a stammer, so if I get caught-up, please bear with me". When I do stutter, I see supportive smiles on the faces of the ...

I don't think we need accommodations (what type of accommodations would help?) but more comprehension from non-stuttering people would help a lot. I have a lot of issues reading aloud from a book whil...

I refuse to allow it to be one and would never bring it up in a professional setting unless I stuttered so badly that the people around me thought something was wrong. In this case I would simply smil...

yeah, that can definitely be a bit annoying. i usually try to politely hint, thank you but im not looking for your help lol....