"Eliminating Garbage Words"

[ben2ong2]

   "Garbage words" are words that many guys use as "filler
words" in front of or after a sentence.

   Some examples are...

   - "To be honest..."

   - "Honestly..."

   - "Well..."

   - "Hmm..."

   - "So..."

   - "...eh?"
   
   - "...right?"

   Here's a general rule: If a word or phrase does not
have anything to add to a sentence, cut it out!

   Using "filler" words to fill the gaps in a conversation
won't make you get rid of the "dead air spots". It will only
make you sound weak and unsure - the last thing you want when
you're talking to a woman.

   If you're not sure if you're using "garbage words" in
your communication right now, here's what I want you to
do:

   Get a tape recorder and record yourself having
conversations with friends. Then play back the tape and
analyse how you talk.