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Filler
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A filler is a word or phrase used to fill pauses in speech. Like hedges, they may also be used to avoid having to make a definite statement or commitment.[1]
While many people feel awkward if they have to pause while speaking and therefore prefer to preempt an embarrassing silence using fillers or hesitation markers, communication experts actually recommend a silent pause as it gives the speaker a chance to think of what to say next, and the listener a chance to “catch up,” especially if they are following instructions.[2]
Typical filler words[edit | edit source]
- basically
- really
- like
- well
Typical filler phrases[edit | edit source]
- I mean
- In fact
- You know (what I mean)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Hale, Sandra Beatriz. The Discourse of Court Interpreting: Discourse Practices of the Law, the Witness, and the Interpreter. John Benjamins Publishing (2004) at Google Books. Retrieved 8th October 2012.
- ↑ Zemke, R. Best Practices in Customer Service AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn (1999) at Google Books. Retrieved 8th October 2012.
