Pause Filler


595X842(mm)
2024.03 - 2024.04
Jihye Choi


  1. Meeting (In Workspace)
  2. Talking on the Phone
  3. Online Learning
  4. Camp Barberque Owner


Overview and Description



    In contemporary society, people tend to communicate more through messengers and social media rather than face-to-face conversations. Despite this shift, the current generation is adept at expressing their opinions clearly and candidly. This is especially evident in Korea, where communication is vibrant both online and offline. Among the most frequently used words in Korean conversations are "아니" (No), "근데" (But), "진짜" (Really), and "솔직히" (Honestly).

    This project involves investigating the frequently used filler words and expressions in conversations, analyzing their frequency and context, and visualizing the results graphically. For instance, words like "아니" and "근데" are often used to interject or emphasize a point in a conversation, similar to how "Actually", "Honestly", and "Definitely" are used in English.

    These 'magical' words serve to maintain the flow of conversation and lend credibility to the speaker's opinions. We observed the habitual use of conjunctions and fillers by individuals during phone calls or meetings and visualized the context and atmosphere in which these words are used.









Research & Analysis


    We found that these magical filler words are frequently used in everyday speech, unlike in official announcements or news reports. Therefore, I used a Speech-To-Text (STT) service app to record and simultaneously transcribe conversations in everyday situations, such as meetings. I worked with recordings of about three minutes in length. For recordings that were not automatically transcribed, I manually transcribed them by listening to the audio. By reviewing the transcribed data, I investigated which pause fillers were most commonly used.

Used Application

- PC & Mobile app - CLOBA Note (https://clovanote.naver.com)

- Mobile app - A.(Adot)(ONLY Korea) (https://apps.apple.com/kr/app/a-%EC%97%90%EC%9D%B4%EB%8B%B7-%EB%82%98%EB%A7%8C%EC%9D%98-ai-%EA%B0%9C%EC%9D%B8%EB%B9%84%EC%84%9C/id1615345993)

1. Recording the conversation that used Speech-To-Text(STT) service app or record app.



2. Then, convert the recorded data into a docx file and download it through the STT service app, or listen to the recording directly and write down the text.







Final Visualization

    I recorded various everyday situations and transcribed the recorded content as is. I checked and highlighted the repeatedly used pause fillers. Then, I grouped the highlighted words by the same word and visually expressed the trajectory of these pause fillers from left to right, resembling the path of a bouncing ball. Through this process, I rhythmically and visually conveyed how frequently and diversely pause fillers are used in a single conversation.

    Lastly, the abstract chart located at the bottom defines the tone of the recorded voice, the context of the conversation, and the feelings evoked when listening to the conversation with adjectives. This chart visually represents the overall sentiment of the conversation.


1. The team leader is attending the meeting and checking issues with the developer.
    I am having a meeting at my workplace. During video conferences between our team and external developers regarding application development and functionality, our team leader is constantly asking questions to the developers.








now (jigeum)
this (ige)
just (geunyang)
first (ildan)
actually (sasil)
today (hyeonjae)
so (geulaeseo)
this (geu)
kinda(jom)
there (geogi)
what (mwo)
this (igeo)




2. While talking on the phone with my boyfriend, I postponed my plan to meet today and talk about what I did when I met my professor today.


  I had made plans to meet my boyfriend and was getting ready, but he met with his professor and now has urgent work to do, so he needs to head home quickly. As he's walking, he mentions that the weather is very hot and humid.







kinda(jom)
uh-ah (uh)
this (geu)
ah-ha (ah)
now (ije)
but (geundae)
now (jigeum)




3. Study the Google Analytics Overview Online Learning


    I am taking an online Google Analytics course during the weekends, which is necessary for my work at the company. Currently, I am listening to a basic explanation of the overview of Google Analytics and how it has changed with the recent update to GA4.







   
I’m (jega)
this (ige)
next (geu daum)
and then (geulearn)
so (geulaeseo)
today (hyeonjae)




4. The campsite owner is teaching us about camping barbeque

    My friends and I went to an outdoor campsite in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. The owner recommended T-bone steak, which is not commonly encountered in everyday life. He also kindly explained the contents of the meat package and gave us detailed instructions on how to grill the meat properly.







 
this (igeo)
like that (geuleohge)
so (geulaeseo)
and (geuligo)
now (ije)
this (yogeo)
this (ige)
now (jigeum)
do this (haegajigo)
kinda(jom)
that(jeogi)

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