News Filler Words: Why ‘Um’ and ‘Like’ Aren’t Always Bad for You by Daniel Perez - News Editor February 20, 2026 by Daniel Perez - News Editor February 20, 2026 The Surprisingly Useful Life of ‘Um’ and Other Filler Words The tiniest quirks in our speech can change how we’re perceived. But filler words aren’t the villains they’re made out … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail