I say it without noticing and I want to stop saying it! It gets really annoying..! Please help! Thank you!
2007-01-17 09:42:55 · 12 answers · asked by chic! 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
hey chic! You should try recording your conversations. it might help you to notice the moments you use the word frequently, and it might help you to find a way to stop it. And here's a drastic measure: every time you say the word "like", bite your tongue. The more you do this, the less you pronounce the word. I've done it, and it worked. good luck!
2007-01-23 04:47:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word "like" is used a lot by young people, you will naturally stop saying it after a while, but if you want to make an effort and stop immediately, then just take your time with talking. Figure out in your head exactly what you want to say, eliminate any "likes" and talk :) After a few days of doing this it'll get easier and easier!
2007-01-17 17:51:46 · answer #2 · answered by Radio Flyer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toastmasters have people armed with these annoying clickers that sound like a frog. Whenever someone speaks and says "um" or "you know", everyone will use the clicker.
You should have your friends make some noise every time you use the word "like"; eventually the interruptions will force you to break the habit.
2007-01-17 17:51:14 · answer #3 · answered by Irish Eyes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must be from California, lol. I was a problem I once had. What you should do I just keep that in the back of your head and consciously try not to say it.
Any speak more slowly, don't be afraid of pauses.
2007-01-17 17:50:57 · answer #4 · answered by Stash O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slow down your rate of speech. "Like" is a filler word and you use it because you talk faster than you can think. Keep practicing until you find a speaking rate you are comforable with.
2007-01-17 17:50:48 · answer #5 · answered by trer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If slowing down your speaking doesn't work; try a rubber-band around your wrist...every time you realize you have said the word 'like'...snap the rubber band?
Just a suggestion.....
2007-01-24 20:01:39 · answer #6 · answered by missellie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak more slowly, then you'll have time to come up with the right word, instead of ummmmmm, or like.....
2007-01-17 17:46:55 · answer #7 · answered by buster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your friends to help you.Every time you misuse the word like get them to call you on it.
2007-01-23 19:05:20 · answer #8 · answered by boatworker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just have to think before you speak. You can do it if you really want to. Just have the mind and will power.
S1
2007-01-17 17:51:32 · answer #9 · answered by s1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to say like a lot, now instead i say "uh" or uhm"...its not perfect bu its much better than like
2007-01-17 17:50:51 · answer #10 · answered by teddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋