tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907915141375553277.post8896106937673102820..comments2019-11-25T16:07:42.493-08:00Comments on Unique Designs By Kathy: RavelryKathy Withershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01514518619683047011noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907915141375553277.post-81787799843405034982008-06-17T18:21:00.000-07:002008-06-17T18:21:00.000-07:00Yes, um, what Alan said - and YAY RAVELRY! I'm ru...Yes, um, what Alan said - and YAY RAVELRY! I'm running over there right now to join the groupJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17631925890229436341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907915141375553277.post-71232977434463924282008-06-16T11:07:00.000-07:002008-06-16T11:07:00.000-07:00Um, the first step is admitting you have a problem...Um, the first step is admitting you have a problem. ;-)<BR/><BR/>If you're not aware at the time that you're saying "um", practice talking in front of someone who can make a noise each time you say "um".<BR/><BR/>If you ARE aware, then make a conscious effort to PAUSE rather than say "um". I know that I use "um" to avoid silence when I'm presenting, but from the point of view of your audience, a slight pause is preferable to "um". HTH.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com