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  My English class in high school had us discuss our book as a class every now and then. Our teacher cut us off after two or three filler words (uh, um, like (unless actually being used), etc). For a little while after I graduated, I was pretty good at pausing instead of "um"ing. Now I'm back to being an idiot
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  I worked with a guy who spoke in complete sentences without a superfluous word.  He even would add pauses in his speech at appropriate times.  It was as if he was reading a well rehearsed script.  I found it strange and intimidating. >
  
  Some people actually do take a few moments collect the thought and then express it in words. Myself not included. My buddy does this. Makes me want to try harder to not sound like a dumbass.