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Communication Quote by Daniel Handler

“To stutter through it with you or even stop stuttering and say nothing, was so lucky and soft, better talk than mile-a-minute with anyone. After a few minutes we’d stop rattling, we’d adjust, we’d settle in, and the conversation would speed into the night.” quote by Daniel Handler
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“To stutter through it with you or even stop stuttering and say nothing, was so lucky and soft, better talk than mile-a-minute with anyone. After a few minutes we’d stop rattling, we’d adjust, we’d settle in, and the conversation would speed into the night.”

Daniel Handler

About This Quote

Source Interview: Public reading, 2015

The speaker describes a conversation that starts awkwardly but becomes smooth after a brief pause, emphasizing patience and gradual adjustment.

In simple terms: Take a moment, then the talk flows.

Key Takeaway

Pause, then let conversation settle.

Themes

communication patience social interaction

Mood

thoughtful encouraging

Type

conversational motivational

When to use this quote

  • first dates
  • public speaking
  • conflict resolution
  • team meetings

Key Concepts

Listening adjustment tempo control

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can a brief pause improve dialogue?
  • When should you intervene in a stuttering conversation?
A Different Perspective

If you rush, you may miss the natural rhythm.

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