Talking To A Stutterer

Here are things I think a listener should do when talking to a Stutterer
(based on my experience and research) :

1. Try not to look embarrassed, disgusted, or alarmed. It will only make
the speaker nervous and stutter more.
2. Wait patiently till the speaker is done talking. Do not interrupt because
it makes the speaker frustrated.
3. No one likes to have words put on his or her mouth So try not to finish
sentenses or complete words for the speaker. It could make things worse
if you guess wrong.
4. Try not to finish sentences or fill in words. No one likes words put in
his or her mouth. Problems can get worse if you guess wrong.
5. Avoid suggestions such as " Slow down," "Relax," or "Take a breath."
6. Stuttering should not be a taboo subject. Feel free to talk about it
openly. People will appreciate your interest in the subject.
7. If you don't understand what the speaker said, don't guess, just say,
"I' m sorry, I didn' t understand what you said. Can you please repeat."