As someone who’s originally from Southern California and now lives in the South, it’s not uncommon for me to get Valley girl comments. I have a habit of throwing in a quick “you know, like” or “so ...

Instead of texting, my friends and I send each other voice memos. They’re like a mini podcast to listen to on my way to class, but I usually cringe when I listen back to a few of my own and hear the ...

(CNN) — As someone who’s originally from Southern California and now lives in the South, it’s not uncommon for me to get Valley girl comments. I have a habit of throwing in a quick “you know, like” or ...

I appreciate Valerie Fridland’s “Our Hesitations in Speech Are Much More Than Filler” (Review, April 22) for casting a positive light on the role of filler sounds and words that public-speaking ...

When it comes to crafting the perfect resume, every word counts. But too often, resumes are packed with filler words—those unnecessary phrases that dilute the impact of your skills and achievements.

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(CNN) — As someone who’s originally from Southern California and now lives in the South, it’s not uncommon for me to get Valley girl comments. I have a habit of throwing in a quick “you know, like” or ...

ATLANTA — As someone who's originally from Southern California and now lives in the South, it's not uncommon for me to get Valley girl comments. I have a habit of throwing in a quick "you know, like" ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how creativity and communications accelerate success. This is the second article in a series about how to be a ...

Using too many filler words disrupts the flow of conversations and can damage your ability to deliver a persuasive presentation. While I’ve written about techniques to eliminate extraneous words, I’ve ...