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Specific challenges currently being recognized:
- Incomplete sentences during speech:
- Ending sentences abruptly like “I think XX, and (end)”
- This tendency is common, especially when feeling anxious in communication situations.
- This habit can lead to negative outcomes and may be misunderstood as wanting the listener to finish the sentence.
- It can also confuse the listener about when the speech has ended.
- Use of fillers:
- Words like “um,” “maybe,” “you know,” etc.
- These are often inserted at the beginning of statements.
- While not inherently bad, the habit of quickly saying fillers may not be ideal.
- Speaking too fast and using fillers excessively might be a fundamental issue.
- Overuse of expressions like “I see”:
- Common when strongly agreeing with someone.
- It’s important to be cautious, especially with new acquaintances, as it may convey a different nuance.
- Using phrases like “That’s really true” may convey the intended meaning better.
- Speaking rapidly overall:
- Can give the impression of being in a hurry.
- Simply slowing down speech speed may not be the solution.
- It is advisable to lower the average speed and speak at an appropriate tempo.
- Poor articulation.
- Incomplete sentences during speech:
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Although to varying degrees, these issues have been somewhat self-aware:
- There has always been a sense of discomfort with verbal communication and speaking.
- However, there has never been a serious attempt to address these issues.
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The 20240528 License Camp Communication Trial and Error Log provides a good opportunity to reflect on what can be done and what should be done.
- It’s easy to imagine that even with a strong determination to speak slowly from now on, it may be challenging to consistently execute.
- Improvement is desired through specific training and modifying behavior in various environments.
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Reflecting, there has never been an effort to consciously control speech patterns (voice and gestures) during conversations.
- Perhaps starting by consciously controlling speech patterns at all times through sheer willpower could be attempted.
- After trying this approach, it would be beneficial to consider what cannot be achieved through willpower alone.
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Remembering the Strategies for Speaking:
- Consider reading it.
- Objectives:
- Understanding parameters in speech.
- Knowing specific actions that can be taken.
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Reviewing oneself while speaking:
- Found a suitable resource:
- https://x.com/TSKOKMT/status/1797277255217066207
- Realized that recordings of oneself speaking in a natural/default manner were unexpectedly public.
- Uncomfortable to listen to, but it’s evidently necessary.
- Found a suitable resource:
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- By consciously maintaining a calm speaking pace through sheer determination, it was possible to reduce the momentary maximum speed.
- This is a good initial step.