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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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...why do we make that sound when we're thinking, confused, or don't know what to say? Is it some sort of dialling/loading sound from the brain as it processed thoughts into communicable ideas and identities, also why is it different around the world, I'm sure Courtney will be along soon (she loves my threads  ), and no doubt she'll be going uummm and ommm instead?
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Erm... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"...why do we make that sound when we're thinking, confused, or don't know what to say? Is it some sort of dialling/loading sound from the brain as it processed thoughts into communicable ideas and identities, also why is it different around the world, I'm sure Courtney will be along soon (she loves my threads ), and no doubt she'll be going uummm and ommm instead?
Thoughts?
Erm..."
Errmmmmmm uuummmm dunno x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It's different in different languages."
And it's to afford extra time to think or allow others to speak. We choose the easiest neutral vowel sound, it's most often subconscious. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I became so aware of myself doing this I either made myself stop or I play on it. I have a deep voice and used to be a big Beavis & Butthead fan so I can comical effect |
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