Filler words 填補詞真的那麼糟糕嗎? 很多研究指出填補詞也對溝通有相對的好處。那讓我們來檢視filler words 的用法吧~

太多填補詞的壞處 Negative Effect

Too many can lower the speaker’s credibility

Too many can hinder understanding for the listeners

適當填補詞的好處 Positive Effect

Moderate amount of filler words sound honest

Moderate amount of filler words can cue the listener to look for new information

何謂濫用填補詞呢? 可以參考以下的影片 🤣

How I Met Your Mother - Robin Scherbatsky and the drinking game (But , Um)

Filler Words in English (from an interview with Ariana Grande)