There is a useful article by David Kesiena at RollingOut on December 25, 2025 that is titled Why filler words like ‘um’ aren’t as bad as you think. He says:
“Determining when to use filler words becomes easier by asking three specific questions:
1. Who is your audience? If listeners have already granted credibility and want a relaxed atmosphere rather than a formal speech, filler words work perfectly fine. They create connection rather than distance.
2. What are the key messages you want to convey? Entering conversations with three specific talking points increases confidence while conveying information, naturally minimizing filler word frequency. During prepared presentations, speakers often use few to no filler words without realizing it because they already know what needs saying.
3. Are you actively listening to the other person? Sometimes filler words emerge because speakers aren’t completely sure what the other person has communicated. With trusted friends or family, established relationships make polish unnecessary. These conversations benefit from natural speech patterns.”
Another similar article by Gina Park at KSL.com on December 25, 2025 is titled Should you stop saying ‘um’? Here’s what experts said.
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