Eliminate verbal acne

I was in a situation recently where I found myself speechless. Although I was able to keep any “ummming” at bay, I was still at a loss for words and it was uncomfortable. I’d love to be able to generate something appropriate for that moment other than…..”what is it I’m trying to say?” Ugh!

I can’t rid the world of this terrible plight on my own.
I guess I will fend them off until I am forced into some like um ummmm er uh, well, corner.

I’m not terrible with this really, but it’s totally unecessary to have it at all. I hate when I say “uh” or “um” or “you know” or “like” or “I mean” when it isn’t called for, but I still do it.

If you pay attention to people as they speak, their speech is riddled with such instances. I’m very good at avoiding the additional preposition to the end of a sentence, Example: Lot’s of people say things such as: “Where do you live AT?” or “Where are you going TO?”

Many people say “know what I’m sayin’” That’s terrible. It serves no real purpose.

I would like to get to a point where everything that comes out of my mouth has a purpose. Even expletives serve a purpose if used properly. I can handle the clever use of a curse word.

In addition, I’d like to stop saying “yeah” instead of “yes”, “nope” instead of “no” and eliminate ending a sentence with “so” which makes a person appear uncomfortable with the conversation.

Anybody else have any good examples?