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I have the same problem. For me it only seems to happen when I talk about things I'm passionate about, such as work. This is way I avoid the phone at all times.
by pan69 13y ago
I have the same problem. For me it only seems to happen when I talk about things I'm passionate about, such as work. This is way I avoid the phone at all times. I have never met anyone who cared (or even mentioned it to me other than my wife). The problem with phones (for me) is that people can't see you. My stutter involves pauses which in a face to face conversation are pretty obvious that I'm right in the middle of trying to say something. On the phone these pauses are weird and when it happens it's not uncommon to hear on the other end; "Are you still there..?".
I can imagine that speaking to investors would be a major problem. Not so much that anyone would can about your stutter or stammer, but more about the frustration with yourself that you can't properly communicate your idea. You always find yourself having to compromise on what it is you're trying to bring across.
Unfortunately I have no tips or suggestions since I haven't been able to find any myself.
- nodesocket 13y agoWe seem to have very similar symptoms in regards to our speech impediments. > You always find yourself having to compromise on what it is you're trying to bring across. This is so true, always that feeling like I had more to say, but feared stuttering so I kept the conversation short and lacking details.
- osmnshkh 13y agoI'm currently reading this book and it's really helped me understand my speech impediment and the traits I have as a result of it - http://www.amazon.com/Out-With-It-Stuttering-Helped/dp/1451676581 http://www.amazon.com/Out-With-It-Stuttering-Helped/dp/14516.... Sometimes I substitute simple words for more complex synonyms simply because it's easier for me to say.
- nodesocket 13y agoThanks, going to check the book out.
- abracar 13y agoI encourage you to reconsider speech therapy, it would be time and money well spent. Even if you don't do many sessions, they could give you exercises and tips to use on your own later. Plus you may be able to find some affordable options, some quick googling brought this up: http://www.sfsu.edu/~comdis/clinic.html http://www.sfsu.edu/~comdis/clinic.html