Crutches

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Verbal Crutches

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Verbal crutches
- the Hmm’s, Uh’s or Ah’s we use in
between words of our speech
- used when we are trying to catch
up with our thoughts and turn them
into words.

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It can also be any other word that we
use repeatedly while talking.
Examples :
Like, basically, actually, etc.

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Using verbal
crutches is not a
good sign when
talking to
others.

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It might show
- lack of confidence
- discontinuity in thinking
- lack of knowledge about the topic
- we might also use verbal crutches when are
lying

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So what word/expression do
you use as a verbal crutch?

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How can we get
rid of them?

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Step 1
Speak at a slower rate.
* speak slower to match your thinking rate
and you will cure your speech crutches.

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Save your face.
Just stop talking!

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Step 2
Close your mouth when you have
nothing to say.
•Learn to pause when you have a blank
thought.
•Form the next few words in your mind and
then only vocalize them.
•Speak only when necessary.

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Step 3
Punctuate with pauses.
* Learn to phrase your speech by
grouping words forming an idea and pausing
after each idea.

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Give it a shot!
It’s good for your
job.