#filler-words

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1 week ago

7 phrases you should always avoid if you want to sound intelligent, according to psychology - Silicon Canals

You know that sinking feeling when you realize you've been using a phrase that makes you sound less intelligent than you actually are? I had one of those moments a few years back during a pitch meeting for my startup. I was presenting to potential investors, and I kept saying "I think" before every point I made. "I think our user acquisition strategy will work."
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5 months ago

So um, why do we say 'um' so much?

The filler word "um" serves as a quick, effortless conversational tool for thinking, softening tone, and holding speaking turns across languages.
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