Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As someone who’s originally from Southern California and now lives in the South, it’s not uncommon for me to get Valley girl ...

While filler words can help conversations flow, research suggests overusing them may signal uncertainty or a shaky command of the material (or language in general). In professional settings—like work ...

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 ...

(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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott Hutcheson teaches leadership at Purdue University. Filler words like “um,” “uh,” “like,” and “you know” are more than just ...

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" ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The tiniest quirks in our speech can change how we’re perceived. But, um, filler words aren’t the villains they’re made out to be.

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 ...