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Many of us use filler words like “um”, “like”, and “you know” without even realizing it. Whether you’re giving a presentation or talking to your friends, overusing filler phrases can make you seem less intelligent or less confident. It’s sad that such a superficial thing can distract from an otherwise compelling message, but it’s just … Read more

Unfortunately, overusing crutch words can affect your credibility. If you’ve ever listened to someone, like, pepper everything they say with, like, a never-ending litany of likes, ums, or ahs, you know it can be distracting and—whether fair or not—can diminish what they’re saying.