um! well we will have to look back at your content to find the missing um's wow your in stunning form on this return, you should be a mega vlogger, but um, the kids seem hooked on um!
I sometimes use verbal fillers like 'um' and 'uh' to bounce words of each other and aid pronunciation. I don't have a speech defect so I don't need to do this - and I'm sure I also use verbal fillers for the reasons described in your video - but bouncing a plosive off of an 'mm' or 'ah' just makes the word feel more delicious to say. I discovered this as I take singing lessons, so pronunciation is always a focus somewhere in my mind.
When we use "um" in informal writing, we're not using it as filler. It usually signals that what's about to follow is something we're either uncertain of, or reluctant to say. So, it conveys information. This week, Ze Frank made a video about exformation, the stuff we intentionally leave out when we communicate. I'd love to see your take on the topic.
Don't forget about rhythm!, often adding an filler make a joke work or affect the lay-out of a sentence. Sometimes, when I'm typing, a sentence doesn't feel right- and that's because it doesn't fit the structure I have for it in my head, but an um here and there moves the stress around and fits my internal rhythm. not to mention implying uncertainty, shyness and a whole host of other emotions! Finally putting my BA to good, um, use.
"um" can also be used as a hedger or as a subtle way of questioning something which is why it sometimes turns up in text. Also, twitter/texting/whatever uses a casual, conversational tone so people tend to type using their own speech patterns. "um" helps with the conversational tone, without it text can sound too rigid.
As a writer I tend to write "umm" or other fillers to portray my/a character's personality in a text conversation. Writing fillers like that which would normally be used in speech adds a layer of realism to the text and allows the reader to imagine me/a character actually saying it.
I use "um . . ." in my text conversations all the time, especially through facebook chat. I use it show that I have actually thought about the question but I am not sure, though I may have an answer in a minute so don't go away. I'll also use it in a phrase to show I hesitated before coming to the decision/answer and I am not totally confidant in it. I think it works well in informal text and conversations.
Easily uh one of your ehhuh funniest videos! lol I think that the reason I type the word "uhh" or "ehh" or "hm" is because of the usual filler-word reasons; I want the person I'm chatting with to know a response is coming, and because it makes the flow of a conversation feel more natural and relaxed. Not everything I type on my computer has to be compltly typo-less or entirely correctly gramatical. (see what I did there?) It makes me feel more relaxed! thnx for the cool vid!
I type um for various reasons, usually in an IM. I have used it to parallel spoken conversation, or to bring attention to the idea that I am not sure about something. Most often I use it as a 'I don't want to answer that' or 'i don't want to say but I think you know'. In a way that might all parallel spoken, but with face to face communication I tend to use nonverbal ques.
acthually, using the aeh in talks, gives a short brake where the listener has a time to turn it in their brain, this is also why some politicians use speed talkers to impress voters(well there was one case here in denmark) think there was a study on it at a point.
I came down here to say "um" can communicate awkwardness or shyness, but it looks like I've been beaten to it. Oh um, thanks for recommending the book. I'd never heard of it before (that has a different tone to me than just "Oh, thanks for-...").
I use it make a tweet awkward, like using ... but as a word. As I read my tweets (out loud?) in my head I find it conveys the awkwardness a bit better then an ellipsis or a comma.
I type "um..." when I'm not sure how to respond to something, but don't want the other person to think I've dropped out of the conversation unexpectedly. .
Thanks. The reasons were obvious, but ones I probably wouldn't have thought of so elegantly. I'm sure other people have said this, but I use "Uh" or "Um" to display that I'm not sure/confident in what I'm about to say (Eg. "Uh... I'm pretty sure it's a public holiday.") I also seem to contradict it with "Pretty sure" or "think" though, which is interesting, I think.
I insert verbal pauses as a means of saying, "This next part requires you've worked out the unstated thought related to the previous component of the message, " or on odd occasion, to say, "So, here's an awkward transition from the previous point, " as texting does not allow a person to create a new a paragraph. More commonly, especially if it appears on its own, I use it to mean, "That statement was not something I'm prepared to deal with right now."
I use those to make my speech less direct when I'm saying something I have to force myself to say. Even "um..." but I prefer "eh..." or "em..." because they're closer to the sound I actually make when speaking.
It's funny teaching English in Korea because the Korean filler word is "keuh...." and sometimes a student will be stumbling to find the right word and they'll say "keuh..." and the rest of the students will yell "TEACHER! HE SAY KOREAN!"
I use um (or hmm) in writing when people ask me a question, especially when chatting, to let them know I am thinking about it and am most likely not sure about the answer. I don't think it's strictly filler.
I usually type 'um' on purpose; people tell me that I come off as condescending so I use 'um' in daily conversation to seem less intelligent. I don't know how to translate verbal/physical cues to internet communication so I, um, write it as I would say it.
When typing in instant messaging programs, I like to type how I'd speak, so I'll include um's for that reason. Perhaps that's due to years of text-based--Roleplaying.
Personally, I use um to soften my speech. I might be too afraid so state something so bluntly, so I use um or erm to make my sentence sound less aggressive and demanding. So um yup okay.
The only times I write 'um' is when I'm not totally sure of something that follows up and in stead of saying 'I'm not sure, but...' , I write 'um...' :)
I, um, would like to, uh, reminisce about the, uh, only thing that was mmm, difficult when I attended, uh, like, broadcasting school, um, or something. Trying to be conscious of the um's, er's and such was the thorn in my side!
I type (erm.) in texts and comments to suggest I've put some thought into what follows but I'm still not sure about it. One of my lecturers says "kind of" about 5 times every sentence. I have to try really hard to ignore it
"Um" might be primarily filler, but it's not 100%. Similar to "yunno" it does help maneuver the conversation: I use 'um' in speech and in text to suggest that I am hesitant to say what follows next. Alternately "well ..." Frankly, my hesitance is rarely genuine. If I wasn't sure whether I wanted to say what followed, I'd never let myself get as far as 'um.' But it's a cue for my conversation partner to coax the next thought out of me. It's really weird to actually think about this.
I people use "um" in writing because they're used to using it in normal conversation, and a lot of people are fairly conversational in their writing, so it is natural for them. I also think "um" is also used by some people to be more cutesy in their writing, because fillers make the text seem more informal(or something like that...). It's similar to using smiley faces and whatnot, in my mind Now I want to, um, read that book (see what I did there??)
At some point, I don't know when, I began replacing the word um with the word fuck. So it'll read up "So we're going up to that... fucking... place up north." I don't know why but it sounds more articulate. I still say uhhhh though when my brain completely momentarily dies. It really does sound like a human being powering down.
I think saying "like" all the time is a result of thoughts that are unfinished or unfocused. The "like" is a cue for the listener to start pulling references from the context so that the speaker can be lazy about the subjects in the speech. "Like" could also possibly be replaced with "imagine for yourself" or "it was as if". It's lazy sloppy speech. Not so much used as filler. Then it becomes a habit. Which is the part that annoys you.
And when people use "literally" when they actually mean "literally". By the way any chance one of your subscribers can win a free ticket to your show? :P
Your videos are so well thought out. You always seem to answer questions that I have but never ask about :)
um!
well we will have to look back at your content to find the missing um's
wow your in stunning form on this return, you should be a mega vlogger, but um, the kids seem hooked on um!
Um, I think that aaaah, 'um' can be used comedically, too.
Also, I love that you are still using the term "doobly-doo".
Fascinating. Thank you Mickeleh.
That book sounds like something I want to own.
I sometimes use verbal fillers like 'um' and 'uh' to bounce words of each other and aid pronunciation. I don't have a speech defect so I don't need to do this - and I'm sure I also use verbal fillers for the reasons described in your video - but bouncing a plosive off of an 'mm' or 'ah' just makes the word feel more delicious to say. I discovered this as I take singing lessons, so pronunciation is always a focus somewhere in my mind.
When we use "um" in informal writing, we're not using it as filler. It usually signals that what's about to follow is something we're either uncertain of, or reluctant to say. So, it conveys information.
This week, Ze Frank made a video about exformation, the stuff we intentionally leave out when we communicate. I'd love to see your take on the topic.
Yes. I'm glad you umderstood that.
I'm Ron Burgundy?
i don't really type um, i type errrm... makes the line more natural. x
also, it's nice that you reply to your viewers :)
Don't forget about rhythm!, often adding an filler make a joke work or affect the lay-out of a sentence. Sometimes, when I'm typing, a sentence doesn't feel right- and that's because it doesn't fit the structure I have for it in my head, but an um here and there moves the stress around and fits my internal rhythm. not to mention implying uncertainty, shyness and a whole host of other emotions! Finally putting my BA to good, um, use.
the videos are great more must be um.... fantastic
"um" can also be used as a hedger or as a subtle way of questioning something which is why it sometimes turns up in text. Also, twitter/texting/whatever uses a casual, conversational tone so people tend to type using their own speech patterns. "um" helps with the conversational tone, without it text can sound too rigid.
@mickeleh I saw you also use Uh as well...sidenote
As a writer I tend to write "umm" or other fillers to portray my/a character's personality in a text conversation. Writing fillers like that which would normally be used in speech adds a layer of realism to the text and allows the reader to imagine me/a character actually saying it.
I use "um . . ." in my text conversations all the time, especially through facebook chat. I use it show that I have actually thought about the question but I am not sure, though I may have an answer in a minute so don't go away. I'll also use it in a phrase to show I hesitated before coming to the decision/answer and I am not totally confidant in it. I think it works well in informal text and conversations.
Easily uh one of your ehhuh funniest videos! lol
I think that the reason I type the word "uhh" or "ehh" or "hm" is because of the usual filler-word reasons; I want the person I'm chatting with to know a response is coming, and because it makes the flow of a conversation feel more natural and relaxed. Not everything I type on my computer has to be compltly typo-less or entirely correctly gramatical. (see what I did there?) It makes me feel more relaxed!
thnx for the cool vid!
The closed captions work surprisingly well, I think it's your voice. The only exceptions being less-common words, like Mickeleh :)
I type um for various reasons, usually in an IM. I have used it to parallel spoken conversation, or to bring attention to the idea that I am not sure about something. Most often I use it as a 'I don't want to answer that' or 'i don't want to say but I think you know'. In a way that might all parallel spoken, but with face to face communication I tend to use nonverbal ques.
I feel like I use um when I find it hard to think of whats next so that the other person knows how I would have said this in real life.
acthually, using the aeh in talks, gives a short brake where the listener has a time to turn it in their brain, this is also why some politicians use speed talkers to impress voters(well there was one case here in denmark) think there was a study on it at a point.
I came down here to say "um" can communicate awkwardness or shyness, but it looks like I've been beaten to it.
Oh um, thanks for recommending the book. I'd never heard of it before (that has a different tone to me than just "Oh, thanks for-...").
I use it make a tweet awkward, like using ... but as a word. As I read my tweets (out loud?) in my head I find it conveys the awkwardness a bit better then an ellipsis or a comma.
I type "um..." when I'm not sure how to respond to something, but don't want the other person to think I've dropped out of the conversation unexpectedly. .
Thanks. The reasons were obvious, but ones I probably wouldn't have thought of so elegantly.
I'm sure other people have said this, but I use "Uh" or "Um" to display that I'm not sure/confident in what I'm about to say (Eg. "Uh... I'm pretty sure it's a public holiday.") I also seem to contradict it with "Pretty sure" or "think" though, which is interesting, I think.
I insert verbal pauses as a means of saying, "This next part requires you've worked out the unstated thought related to the previous component of the message, " or on odd occasion, to say, "So, here's an awkward transition from the previous point, " as texting does not allow a person to create a new a paragraph. More commonly, especially if it appears on its own, I use it to mean, "That statement was not something I'm prepared to deal with right now."
I use those to make my speech less direct when I'm saying something I have to force myself to say. Even "um..." but I prefer "eh..." or "em..." because they're closer to the sound I actually make when speaking.
linguistically accurate. I should know I'm a linguist.
It's funny teaching English in Korea because the Korean filler word is "keuh...." and sometimes a student will be stumbling to find the right word and they'll say "keuh..." and the rest of the students will yell "TEACHER! HE SAY KOREAN!"
I usually use "um" in text to imply awkwardness.
1:08 MAGICAL APPEARING CLOCK!!!
I use um (or hmm) in writing when people ask me a question, especially when chatting, to let them know I am thinking about it and am most likely not sure about the answer. I don't think it's strictly filler.
Is the second error the lack of a capital R, after the full stop at 2:13? :) .
I didn't mean to make my previous comment in reply to you. Oops. Well, at least now it's more likely that you'll see it.
I usually type 'um' on purpose; people tell me that I come off as condescending so I use 'um' in daily conversation to seem less intelligent. I don't know how to translate verbal/physical cues to internet communication so I, um, write it as I would say it.
I use it in text to try to convey hesitation. I will use it in chat as a filler.
When typing in instant messaging programs, I like to type how I'd speak, so I'll include um's for that reason. Perhaps that's due to years of text-based--Roleplaying.
'That's what we mean when we say "um" or "y'know" or "like" or well, y'know - like - uhm...' Dying of laughter.
Personally, I use um to soften my speech. I might be too afraid so state something so bluntly, so I use um or erm to make my sentence sound less aggressive and demanding. So um yup okay.
The only times I write 'um' is when I'm not totally sure of something that follows up and in stead of saying 'I'm not sure, but...' , I write 'um...' :)
I, um, would like to, uh, reminisce about the, uh, only thing that was mmm, difficult when I attended, uh, like, broadcasting school, um, or something. Trying to be conscious of the um's, er's and such was the thorn in my side!
I see what you did there.
I was about to compliment you on that sweet new toy ... XD
I sometimes use forms of it ... do ellipses count?
I type (erm.) in texts and comments to suggest I've put some thought into what follows but I'm still not sure about it.
One of my lecturers says "kind of" about 5 times every sentence. I have to try really hard to ignore it
"Um" might be primarily filler, but it's not 100%. Similar to "yunno" it does help maneuver the conversation: I use 'um' in speech and in text to suggest that I am hesitant to say what follows next. Alternately "well ..."
Frankly, my hesitance is rarely genuine. If I wasn't sure whether I wanted to say what followed, I'd never let myself get as far as 'um.' But it's a cue for my conversation partner to coax the next thought out of me.
It's really weird to actually think about this.
I mean figuratively.
I people use "um" in writing because they're used to using it in normal conversation, and a lot of people are fairly conversational in their writing, so it is natural for them.
I also think "um" is also used by some people to be more cutesy in their writing, because fillers make the text seem more informal(or something like that...). It's similar to using smiley faces and whatnot, in my mind
Now I want to, um, read that book (see what I did there??)
Brain buffering!!!!!! Me gusta
I knew you used a teleprompter.. you look a little above the camera because of it
You got my thumbs up because of the clone :-)
ohh, you know. things and stuff. O_o
So thats a thing that happend, i'm a lion, rawrrrrrr
let me tell you about my life.
1:56 teleprmpter
hmm...
Didn't stop him from farting at 2:34! It's cool though.
Umpressive!
you're like the coolest grandpa ever! do you like erm edit your own videos?
I have a somewhat irrational hatred of people typing 'um...' Maybe if I read more about it I can overcome my intolerance.
At some point, I don't know when, I began replacing the word um with the word fuck. So it'll read up "So we're going up to that... fucking... place up north." I don't know why but it sounds more articulate. I still say uhhhh though when my brain completely momentarily dies. It really does sound like a human being powering down.
"Readi it out loud." Haha.
That'd be great if you were like Ron Burgundy and said that instead. :P
I always hear it more like "Ba-Dah!!!" Kind of Ta-Dah! but with a b. I don't know.
I think saying "like" all the time is a result of thoughts that are unfinished or unfocused. The "like" is a cue for the listener to start pulling references from the context so that the speaker can be lazy about the subjects in the speech. "Like" could also possibly be replaced with "imagine for yourself" or "it was as if". It's lazy sloppy speech. Not so much used as filler. Then it becomes a habit. Which is the part that annoys you.
2:14 "readi it"
Uh..
Pums are dumb but i guess sum are fum
Um . . . is there an app for that?
hello, my name is Andrew Um :D friends tease me all the time about my last name ever since i was little. Ummmmmmmm.....
And when people use "literally" when they actually mean "literally".
By the way any chance one of your subscribers can win a free ticket to your show? :P