Filler words are almost never used in writing. But for most of us it's very hard to speak more than a few sentences without needing a brief pause to organize the next batch of words in our heads, and that's one way where being an "um-succumber" or a "like-liker" is useful. I marvel at the skill of broadcasters who can speak intelligently and at length without a single filler word. (But I do admit that listening to someone who says "like" every few words can be annoying.)
Filler words are almost never used in writing. But for most of us it's very hard to speak more than a few sentences without needing a brief pause to organize the next batch of words in our heads, and that's one way where being an "um-succumber" or a "like-liker" is useful. I marvel at the skill of broadcasters who can speak intelligently and at length without a single filler word. (But I do admit that listening to someone who says "like" every few words can be annoying.)
It feels fun and fitting to tap the “like” icon after reading about “like.” 🙂