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EPISODE · May 28, 2023 · 10 MIN

“Um, What?”: The Hidden Purpose Behind Filler Words

from Viewpoints Radio · host Ebony McMorris | AURN, Gary Price, Marty Peterson, Evan Rook

We’ve all been there. You’ve given a presentation or had a conversation with someone and realized after-the-fact that you could’ve added in fewer words like “um”, “you know” or “like”. While these fillers are distracting if overused, when added in moderation, they play a very specific purpose.Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/um-what-the-hidden-purpose-behind-filler-words Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’ve all been there. You’ve given a presentation or had a conversation with someone and realized after-the-fact that you could’ve added in fewer words like “um”, “you know” or “like”. While these fillers are distracting if overused, when added in moderation, they play a very specific purpose. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/um-what-the-hidden-purpose-behind-filler-words

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