How to stop saying Um and Ah - easy fix

[@SummerMeyers]

"What is the most powerful tool in your possession." Holds up knives--- well that escalated quickly....🙈🤭

[@zyxwut321]

I've noticed a couple of major factors in why people fall back on ums and uhs. One is that people are thinking and talking at the same time, which leads to unclear and weakened communication. The other is that people wish to keep the floor to finish their thought, especially in group conversation and use ums and uhs as placeholders so they aren't interrupted. The key to remember is that you can't talk the way you might write, constantly editing yourself or hedging on what you're saying. It's best to think through what you're going to say and how you're going to say it ahead of time, letting the power of your point overcome any nerves about communicating it, and then have it out and let it go. It takes practice, even years, but it's entirely worth it.

[@SabirothCarastor]

I do this a lot! My mind races while I’m talking…

[@MicaS145]

Dyslexia💀

[@ChrisA2]

I love this comment

[@shyper17]

I think and speak at the same time, and while I do have some umms and ahhs, I know my conversations aren't that difficult to follow. But the thing is, more people are likely to listen, not just hear me out, if my speech does not have this.

[@candiceuk1022]

This is so true and great advice. Thank you 🙏

[@savagesfortruth]

My teacher use to say if your not passionate about what your saying then you get nervous because you are trying to come up with an explanation rather than a good explanation. If you are passionate about what you’re saying you will say what you mean even if you are scared of talking.

[@SabirothCarastor]

I gave a speech recently for a class and I was very passionate about the subject but I still said “um” a lot

[@mkt20998]

thank you for sharing...

[@TheBlindPharmacist]

I respectfully disagree. I am very passionate when I speak and still have trouble to um and o's.

[@sandersson2813]

Did your teacher not tell you it is "you're" and not "your"?

[@jaronbridges4784]

100%

[@HydroVlogs01]

I never noticed how much I said umm until I started recording a podcast. This video was super helpful thank you.

[@siger03]

The thing is that I dont even know when I'm doing it. Until I record myself and its like every sentence

[@emanuel6233]

Yeah it happens like uh all the time for me

[@bartholomewhalliburton9854]

@@emanuel6233 It's been three weeks. Hopefully now you'd say "Yeah it happens like *closes mouth* *opens mouth* all the time for me"

[@Lozzymee]

Exactly

[@ChristopherFranko]

whoa mind blowing, when you said "you should practice closing your mouth" i laughed to myself because my mom always tells me that.. and then you laughed.. and for a moment we were sharing a laugh and it was like you were watching me! O_O

[@King3baid]

Haha

[@wayarise]

@@King3baid hahaha

[@willvrtist]

@@wayarise hahahaha

[@sozl]

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[@justinecho]

@@sozl hahahaahah

[@ClearLooks]

Amazing tip, worked instantly. In fact, it forces me to think and organize what I want to say ahead so I'm not thinking and speaking at the same time, which has been my problem.

[@RenegadeThrifter]

This is like, uh, the best tip I found in a long time. After doing Over 400 videos combined on KZbin, FB, and IG, I noticed that I said way to many uh. This is a total game changer that I’m able to implement immediately. Thanks 🙏

[@candiceuk1022]

Very simple but definitely powerful. I’ll be giving this a try as my online social media is full of um’s and it’s not a good look. Thank you 🙏

[@RebeccaPebble]

Thank you! I'm a KZbinr who just watched one of my videos and noticed so many "ums".🤦‍♀️ Next time I film, I plan on putting this into practice. I really appreciate this tip! 🙌

[@onemelissa2003]

This makes the most sense out of the other videos I looked up about this tiny verbal annoyance. Thank you very much for posting. I've listened to voicemails where I have ummmed and I had to erase and re-record. That will definitely make you aware of how you sound to other people.

[@SquirrellyDan88]

I have a major group interview for a high level position. I notice practicing answering questions in the mirror I kept saying “um”. So I will do this! Thank you!

[@ALEXH1997]

Thank you. It's always been a big draw on my confidence and this has really helped me.

[@mounikathalla3440]

I will try to follow it sir, thank you.

[@imystrohdg1434]

When he said close your mouth I cackled loudly.. because it was simple and I immediately understood how affective it can be.. good job

[@_EternalAurora]

Thank you I will definitely use this advice for my podcast recordings

[@kazz1003]

The most effective way how to do it 🙏

[@uditgoenka]

David, you are amazing. Not only your video was helpful, but you were hilarious with your one liners.

[@Bazzillion.]

You are a GENIUS this is by far the most effecylt thing I've ever received from any video

[@babbisp1]

"What's the most powerful tool that you use in your profession?" "Umm..."

[@zeronikonogist4829]

OMG THIS GUY IS AWESOME I HAVE NOT SAID UM OR AH FOR A MONTH STRAIT!!!

[@DARKBRINGERx]

I appreciate the tips you offered. I have just recently garnered a following on my channel and began to upload content with me speaking. I realized in all my videos I found myself pausing and saying uhh or umm several times and was embarrassed of the constant use of the two. I tend to think rapidly with several precise thoughts coming and going and it becomes difficult to articulate myself appropriately with my audience, although in my head it makes sense it just seems to come out as if I'm completely lost on what I want to say. I will be applying these tips in my future content

[@cirespeedreviews]

I just recently did a live stream for the first time, I went back to look at how it sounded, and wow.. So many umms and ahhs. I feel the same as you.. In my mind it sounds like I'm making sense but on replay it's a train wreck. I will also try rhis technique. Thanks for sharing.. This is exactly what i was thinking.

[@thehaydenwaltbradleychanne702]

Thank you, every time that I record a video for KZbin, I have to take several takes because slowly but surely, my sentences will contain more and more um's until the word um becomes the sentence.

[@nightowls7324]

I got into a terrible habit of this because I hung out with a guy who used to say "uhm-ahhhh" while talking in business. I started talking like him. Even after I stopped communicating with him I kept doing it. I hate it! Thank you for the tips.

[@cobsg938]

always glad to see a top bloke come out of western australia

[@lacpt01]

Thank you soooo much. I am going to try. I did not realize the reason for why i say so many ums. Makes sense "I'm thinking"

[@NorhanizaRomzan]

Amazing tips. I should practice closing my mouth while thinking. :)

[@ninahunt6051]

Thanks for this video. I’m going to try it as I’ve just received a comment on one of my videos from someone saying they love my videos, but have to turn the sound off because they find my constant use of the word ‘um’ so annoying! 🤞

[@fatwalletboy2]

Im sick of being conscious that i am urring and umming in job interviews but i vow never to replace it with the word "so". Will try your technique over 2 days and see if i can improve how I communicate.great video. Short and to the point 👍

[@theweridohassan]

How’s the progress going?

[@dezarey]

Thank you. Quick video and quick solution

[@jasonpan6537]

Wow! Thank you so much kind sir!

[@abdou-vg7ul]

Finally someone who explains it well

[@lovelifedotcom1]

very nice

[@ron.poulard]

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The simplest answer.

[@2ndaccount433]

Thank you.

[@lawforthelay1250]

This guy is adorable!! “Bush fly” but also very helpful - cheers mate!

[@lawliet2263]

You lay eggs honey??

[@planetfrog]

THANK YOU

[@RatneshKumar-jw3mc]

Thanks a lot Sir 🙏😊 ( from India )

[@FabioPedrazzoliGrazioli]

Precious tips, thank you for sharing Sir!

[@jpolar394]

When people talk and they say " You know what I mean " quite a few times in the same topic, I know automatically what I have to deal with. So what I do is i stop them every time they say it and I say, No , I don't know what you mean. Beleave it or not it works. After a few more sentences they stop saying it.

[@fredthegamerschrarder7716]

Do they get mad at you?

[@jpolar394]

.Most of the people who say it are younger people and when I mention it to them , they shrugged it off, but with the older people, they feel surprised when I bring it up with them.

[@trapstar007148]

Thanks blessings

[@uptownphotography]

Great advice...

[@SuccessLeavesATrail]

Try this, I know it works...

[@IrishThreeFour]

You said outc uhmm quite a few times.

[@divangibran8007]

Ummm...

[@thedonaldtrump7029]

Appreciated sir

[@alexvonueman]

Thanks, tate mad some points about this

[@bamisepeter9519]

Thank you David

[@theglowingcommunity]

Definitely trying this!

[@auroraboraas]

Thank you, great video!

[@ilknurgkcgl]

Wow. Good advice.

[@CHARLESFLOYDIII-k7q]

Great video

[@MohanKumar-zx5dj]

Nice explanation sir

[@g.olvera]

Great tip!

[@sir.raphimrevelator8644]

thanks for this helpful video

[@alinicky7120]

You are right 👍

[@stefantrisic-produktivnost2963]

This is awesome. Super useful. I appreciate you!

[@randomcharachter]

Oh my word thanks for this

[@boguslavkievregion2100]

Thanks for the tips! Will try using them :)

[@najmaul7830]

Let's try

[@successtheorynoor]

thank you very much for this video. I like how it effectively helps.

[@sudeep2k]

Really helpful tips... life changing. Thanks for sharing wonderful videos

[@DouglasLee9]

Simple and effective. LOVE IT!

[@catmgal]

Thank you for this! I am going to try this tomorrow. Just got off the phone with my aunt and she said she never realized how many times I say "um" and "but".

[@Areusadjr]

Thank you

[@bhuvaneshr3222]

very nice..😊

[@dollyparekh8438]

Thanks David , I will try and practice this 🙏🏼 will leave my feedback

[@kdizzlebeats07]

Thank u

[@HustleNinjas]

Great lesson. Thank you!

[@shawnbrown6442]

Thank you! Great!

[@jonathanjitters535]

Thank you I’ll try it out

[@fridakwon]

Thank you!! Really great & practical advice! Ive been looking a bit but this seem most feasible! will try asap

[@nyc8897]

i always preferred texting and I never really paid attention to talking or about what am talking.. recently I started to record my conversations and I start hearing ahhh... noise. Nobody has ever told me about this before. I keep making this noise a lot. i think most of us have to record our conversations to see the mistakes we make ..

[@jannarkiewicz633]

I may owe you big time :-) I'll let you know how it goes.

[@topaznora2055]

i love you. thank you so much.

[@officialfadi]

Thank you much really helped me out

[@cindylevenburg3118]

Thank you and I am definitely going to try this to break this awful habit. .

[@angelajones3129]

thank you...this is very helpful. i will practice diligently.

[@sharengutafson5060]

Awesome! I could listen to you all day! THANK YOU for your advice on getting rid of the ums and ahs. My sister (who I do video podcasts with) will be so happy. I'm going to surprise her in our next video. YAY :D

[@VXDRG]

WOW thanks im going to try it

[@AnnaG1996]

This is amazing!! Thank you!

[@BravoCharlie]

This is brilliant. Thank you.

[@gypsygirltarot2451]

Thanks so much, going to try this immediately!

[@Brickcellent]

I said "ehhh..." when he asked me what the most powerful tool in my profession is

[@aboodammar18_17]

Caoimhín Ó Caoimh sameee omgg

[@Hugodenbeste]

You said it exactly, when we leave our moth open while thinking it creates that weird sound. I've never thought about that before.

[@theresachung703]

Thabk you

[@Metallicuz]

thank you for the video. it makes perfect sense, and you described everything very well. thank you!

[@CroweDharmaReloaded]

Uh, thank you! This should work!

[@sheikhshakoor5062]

Your funny 😂

[@Todayus91]

Good video mate Ive shared this on many a channel thanks again!

[@fatumofarah]

wish i knew this sooner thank u!

[@JennyMayor]

your method really works! thank you. New subscriber here. I will be closing my mouth for the next few days!

[@frankchangshow]

Thanks for this. I will practice closing my mouth for 2 days and let you know the results.

[@jasonedward]

Amazing!! You're such a good speaker. Thank you

[@anandakundy3580]

This is amazing, however, will this technique also be useful to avoid verbal pauses, that is, using words 'like' in speeches, any advice on avoiding the word 'like' in presentations or speeches

[@NickBunton]

I need to rectify this, going to give this a good try. Thanks 🙏

[@SeanFitzgerald]

Thank you!

[@hadassaheliasbrandao7558]

that looks quite difficult to me but I will try!!

[@Shesaidit_ooo]

I'm reviewing videos of me interviewing people and I cannot stand all my "uhms"- I'll definitely be trying this out. Thank you :)

[@FrankieTheOne]

I need to work on this. How do I stop using the word "LIKE" in every sentence while speak. Always happenes to me!

[@samuelsmithmed214]

Great video, such a useful tip for communicating!

[@zeronikonogist4829]

HOW DOES THIS DUDE ONLY HAVE 384 SUBS IF MORE PEOPLE KNEW ABOUT HIM HE WOULD ME THE NEXT PEWDIPIE

[@wealthwise247]

I watched this in 2025; I liked the video and subscribed. Doesn't make sense why he has 157k views with barely 2k subs.

[@karenedonald]

How do you stop the gulps ?

[@learningp8553]

Thanks! This video is so cool and fun to watch! Also I believe I’m making great progress in stoping my “uhms”!