Filler Words: Ways to Avoid them

Has anyone told you that you use too many filler words & you don't know what they mean? Check out this story to know more.

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Filler words are words, sounds, or phrases used to "fill in" silences during communication, such as "umm," "you know," and others.

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They are unnecessary because they add nothing to your message. As a result, they reflect poorly on your communication skills.

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Some Common Filler Words 1. uh/oh/ er- 2. totally/really 3. I guess/suppose

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The first way to avoid filler words is to check the sentence and see if the meaning changes without them. If it remains the same, you can remove them.

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For example 1. Do you really feel cold? - Do you feel cold? 2. I suppose we are going there. - We are going there.

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In order to avoid using filler words while speaking, slow down your speech . It will help you plan before speaking and make you more confident.

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A momentary pause can be more effective than using filler words. It will help you reflect rather than making your speech meaningless.

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Thank you

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