How to articulate messy thoughts

Don't be afraid to pause for a few seconds before giving an answer to a question you're unsure about.

Not only does this come across as you being more thoughtful, it gives you time to actually process your thoughts. And if you need, don't be afraid to take out pen and paper and map out your thoughts visually!

When I was still learning to become a better communicator that's what I would do, until now where I can think on the spot much better.

[josiejams]

Something I've learned is people are way more willing than you think to allow you to 'level set' or 'make the rules' verbally in a conversation. I feel like many people think this is awkward or weird but people are super willing to let you do it and it makes conversations more pleasant.

[iamthestormthatisapproaching]

Me: "Do you mind if I organize my thoughts for a minute?"

Some friend: "Sure, take some time! 😁"

_one minute passes_

Some friend: "Anyways it was nice talking to ya!" _leaves the room_

[TechyCatz]

Sir you are amazing. I have been fumbling in my meetings at this new job. Everything is so rapid fire and fast paced while being asked so many questions

[lhisory]

I hink that with this approach people actually APPRECIATE that you take their question seriously enough to take time to think about it.

[Thandeka_Desiree]

That is actually true. It reminds me of what Jordan Peterson said that writing is formalised thinking.

[MichaelJOneill]

This is vital information I didn’t know I needed. Thank you. This body I chose has attention disorder and am always talking a thousand miles a second 😂

[ahmedhafiz]

Things i wish i knew sooner in life 👏👏

[shinelover]

Eveeytime is a magical with your YouTube videos, by the way you make me behave better than I did even if I just started the process of learning English and I'm still learning, I'm Iraqi women ❤

[liker]

How to met some friend with great energy and how have some conversation

[melikappp]

I LOVE your accent. please keep talking 👏👏👏

[xderen_xd]

Jah bless, finally someone who gives me a good reason to write my thoughts, thank you I will start to do it. Now I understand why my teachers on students speech made like this weird drawings-mental maps xd

[clairehayward]

This is a huge problem for me so thank you. I often sound like an over caffeinated toddler and end up going off on tangents so this will really help.
I have a question too. In meetings when someone is talking, it's obviously rude to interrupt but they may skip across various subjects. The they ask for feedback later.
What's the best way to circle back to something mentioned much earlier when it's eventually your time to speak?
Love your content!

[Phymacss]

I would say “hmmmm….thats a very good question, let me think”

[rupank]

I can’t even answer “hi, how are you?” Without fumbling my words

[FHT_Edits]

Hi. I hope you are doing great. I am having problem pronouncing "r" and "s". Like not the letters but the words made with them. And i don’t pronounce those clearly. Nobody says anything about this but i feel weird by myself. And not only " r" and "s" I almost pronounce every word not clearly. I think my problem is i release too much air while talking. So, can you help me in this?

[ej]

Mic peaked a little, but great lesseon

[ruthomosor]

Vihn, sometimes I've noticed that you do tell the person that they should tell you more about the question and then you use that opportunity to think more and gather your thoughts. You do this especially when you got a large audience.

[KariR]

In a 1 to 1 scenario maybe. Or more realistic the person would continue talking or direct the convo to someone else thus leaving you with no opportunity to for an answer

[bharat_yadav]

Someone : what is your father name.
Vinh : you don't mind if i take some time to organise my thoughts 😂😂😂😂😂

[bhairava]

If someone become vulnerable in front of you and she is can i handle the situation there

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