While filler words can help conversations flow, research suggests overusing them may signal uncertainty or a shaky command of ...

(CNN) — As someone who’s originally from Southern California and now lives in the South, it’s not uncommon for me to get Valley girl comments. I have a habit of throwing in a quick “you know, like” or ...

“Filler words are part of your mental dictionary, even things like um or uh,” said Dr. Idan Blank, assistant professor of psychology and linguistics at the University of California, Los Angeles.

(CNN) — As someone who’s originally from Southern California and now lives in the South, it’s not uncommon for me to get Valley girl comments. I have a habit of throwing in a quick “you know, like” or ...

This Oscar Sunday, movie enthusiasts are eager to see who takes home “best” this and “best” that. New Mexicans won’t be surprised to see the locally filmed Oppenheimer likely take home best picture ...

The tiniest quirks in our speech can change how we’re perceived. But, um, filler words aren’t the villains they’re made out to be. They’re, you know, working behind the scenes. “We group them all ...

(CNN) — As someone who’s originally from Southern California and now lives in the South, it’s not uncommon for me to get Valley girl comments. I have a habit of throwing in a quick “you know, like” or ...

ATLANTA — As someone who's originally from Southern California and now lives in the South, it's not uncommon for me to get Valley girl comments. I have a habit of throwing in a quick "you know, like" ...