According to a Gallup poll, these are the things that people find most annoying about other people’s speaking habits. Commit them to memory, so you won’t make these mistakes when it’s your turn at the podium.
| Cursing | 84% |
| Mumbling, talking too softly | 80% |
| Talking too loudly | 73% |
| Monotonous or boring voice | 73% |
| Filler words like “um,” “you know” and “uh” | 69% |
| A nasal whine | 67% |
| Talking too fast | 66% |
| Poor grammar, mispronouncing words | 63% |
| A high-pitched voice | 61% |
Words Matter 