Health: Today, while at a store, my stuttering problem became so bad... - FML

By Anonymous - 03/04/2012 00:32 - United States - Missouri City

Today, while at a store, my stuttering problem became so bad the poor store clerk had to supply my own words for me. FML

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By EyesofStone - 01/06/2016 01:03 - United States

Today, I decided to work on my social anxiety by ordering some food. I waited in line, practicing my order in my head all the way. When I got to the front, I said my order with no mistakes. The cashier just stared blankly at me until I mumbled, "Never mind..." and left. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/07/2012 01:37 - United States - Solon Springs

Today, a customer punched me in the face for repeating their order back to them because they thought I was making fun of their speech impediment. I have the same speech impediment. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/06/2010 09:18 - United States

Today, I waited in line at a drive-through behind a man for ten minutes. I got out of my car, cursed at him, and then asked him to give me one good reason why it would take that long to order. The man slowly explained to me that he had a stutter. FML

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By F-f-f-fuck you, teacher - 29/10/2023 10:00 - United States

Today, I gave a presentation. My teacher deducted points because I "need to learn how to speak more confidently, because you often stumble over your words." I have a stutter. FML

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By people suck - 28/03/2015 04:16 - United States - Oakland

Today, while at work, a customer refused to speak louder, despite me asking her to do it several times. As a result, I took her order incorrectly. The customer then finally decided to raise her voice, but only to yell at me about my poor listening skills. FML

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By stopstutteringforSiri - 05/01/2014 21:59 - United States

Today, I realized I'm so socially awkward that I can't even talk to Siri without stuttering. FML

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By oopsie - 24/05/2009 14:50 - Canada

Today, I got a phone call from a number I didn't recognize. It was a man with a speech impediment, and I began imitating him. He was the manager of a store I applied at. He wanted to arrange an interview. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/11/2024 14:00 - United Kingdom - Castleford

Today, I have a stutter that gets worse with stress. We got a new supervisor today and the first thing she said to me was, “Either spit it out or write it in an email, for fuck's sake!” I’m now so scared of her, I go almost mute if we’re in the same room. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/07/2011 23:29 - United States

Today, I forced myself into work with severe laryngitis. Normally this wouldn't be an issue, except I work at candy and ice cream store at a major tourist destination. For seven hours I had to communicate with unsympathetic adults and screaming, bratty kids by miming and using a dry erase board. FML

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By Jen - 20/10/2016 16:32

Today, I had to call a customer. I usually try to avoid calling customers because I have a very prominent speech impediment. Well, it turns out the customer I called also has a speech impediment and thought I was mocking her. She hung up on me and filed a formal complaint with my company. FML

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waresjake 3

Tuesday 3 April 2012 8:01

With or without a stutter, I still love you

strawberrywine22 30

Tuesday 3 April 2012 8:09

I'm sorry :( I have a slight stutter myself that gets worse with stress, and it doesn't help when cranky customers yell at me cause they can't understand me.

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mangoqueen 8

Tuesday 3 April 2012 21:20

As a cashier, I'd much rather help a nice person with a bad stutter than an asshole who could speak clear as a bell. Don't feel bad, OP. The clerk most likely knew you couldn't help it.

ikotsu 1

Tuesday 3 April 2012 22:20

Sorry to hear OP, but at least he wasn't rude about it. Happens to the best of us. :)

Eiregal2 10

Wednesday 4 April 2012 2:20

I am so sorry darling OP. living with a physical disability myself I kind of know what it's like dealing with people. But for me it's mainly people get angry because I'm not moving fast enough ( I walk slow with a limp) I send you love!!! ^_^

Synyster430 0

Wednesday 4 April 2012 3:25

Billy Bibbitt?

Bassist5798 0

Wednesday 4 April 2012 4:32

ta ta today junior!

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Wednesday 4 April 2012 6:21

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Wednesday 4 April 2012 16:57

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HonestWalnut 3

Wednesday 4 April 2012 21:50

I have a stutter cant say it was ever that bad though

beastlygrant2012 0

Thursday 5 April 2012 2:53

I know how you feel, you are not alone......

Emerald_86 0

Thursday 5 April 2012 17:52

....is anyone else picturing the faces that were being made while that was going on ??... Its pretty funny in my mind ...heh...

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