I'm a mumbler. It's a self-protection mechanism. When you've got a quick wit that lands you in trouble because your sarcasm is not funny, you learn to develop ways to confuse people. So, when I've just said (mumbled) something controversial, the extra seconds before I am asked to repeat what I just said (mumbled), helps me to quickly assess the risk of my sarcasm. Based on the few seconds of thought-clarity, I will either repeat what I said in a humorous tone, or say something entirely different.
It's become such a subconscious part of my verbal interactions that even when I've got something smart and sensible to say - I end up mumbling. And how often we regret not having said the right thing at the right time. So, I've decided to fix the mumbling.
The only time I'm very articulate, clear, precise in speech is when I'm angry. All I need to fix the mumbling is to carry a list of things that annoy me.
