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 “so ...

Instead of texting, my friends and I send each other voice memos. They’re like a mini podcast to listen to on my way to class, but I usually cringe when I listen back to a few of my own and hear the ...

Dellara says the tip, which she learned at a speech and debate “boot camp,” played a huge role in her championship-winning skills. And, she adds, it’s not even that hard to learn. In her video, which ...

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 “so ...

(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 ...

One leader I work with is a rabid entrepreneur, a virtual rocket ship in terms of intellectual capability and potential. Her one fault? She overuses the word “like” when she’s pitching, making her ...

Since the emergence of modern English, its speakers have struggled to use it in order to get to their points. (Just see Shakespeare’s Polonius for proof.) But these days, one of the biggest obstacles ...

“Ask not what your country can, ah, do for you. Ask what, like, you can do for your country.” Filler words: They may be small, but as this reimagined quote from John F. Kennedy illustrates, little ...

This problem is more common than you may think, and the fact that you've realized it—and want to fix it—is great. It's cliché, but the first step is admitting you have a problem! In general, we use ...

When it comes to crafting the perfect resume, every word counts. But too often, resumes are packed with filler words—those unnecessary phrases that dilute the impact of your skills and achievements.