Life is nicer when stuttering is easier

I am finding that starting out every conversation with a new acquaintance by telling them I stutter helps me maintain eye contact, helps me relax, helps the other person react better when I do stutter because they are expecting it rather than shocked, and that I stutter less. When I do stutter, I am seeing that I stutter more easily and get past it faster. I rarely block on any sounds, now. Oh, being able to converse easier makes life so much nicer!