We all have those words that we say during the course of a conversation that allow us to converse even when we don't know what to say, those words are called crutches.  Words like uh, um, really, ya know.  These words get us through conversations, but in some cases make us sound dumb

The fact is that researchers say these words actually mean you are smarter than others who don't use filler word.  Apparently people who use filler words are more sympathetic and all around kinder than those fast talkers who don't use filler words.

 

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