If you have a habit of vocalizing pauses, which of the following processes will help?

a. Make a humorous remark after a vocalized pause

b. Write prompts against vocalized pauses into your outline.
c. When you feel the urge to say "um" or "er" to fill space, gently bite your tongue and don't let the word escape.
d. Practice your speech delivery over and over.


c

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