Sadly, we all have been in a situation in which we feel so uncomfortable that we just want to run away, dig a hole, and hide in it. To be honest, I have been through many embarrassing moments that I wish I could forget, but NO! They are always there; stored in our memory...haunting us. However, instead of suppressing those memories, I have decided to write a list of some of the most awkward moments I have experienced. I know I am not alone and that is why I have decided to share a brief list of experiences everyone can relate to.
1. Holding the door open for someone that is far away...
This is particularly confusing when they call you and you do not know if it is you or someone else with a really weird name.
2. Not being able to OPEN a door
You know...sometimes--when there is not a sign--we get confused whether to pull or push a door to open it. (I hope is just not me!)
3. Uncomfortable Silence
This happens especially with people you just met. It is very uncomfortable; you just do not know what to say or where the conversation is going.
4. Not knowing how to write an email to your professor, doctor, or teacher (obviously NOT!)
High school should have taught us how to write formal emails rather than...so many other things! Every time I have to write an email, I just get confused and it takes me a lot of time and effort.
5. Not knowing how to "greet" someone
Should we hug, do a handshake, smile or just say Hi?...Idk...
6. Laughing about something that is funny but just for you.
Guess we do not share the same humor...Oops!
7. Yield the right of way
We frequently do this when we are driving--or even walking. But, what happens when we both yield the right of way? Who goes first?
8. Thinking you can sing...when you actually cannot :(
We are just not born with the talents we want...
9. Saying "you too" when it is not appropriate or out of context
I know we all have done this, especially when we are distracted.
10. When someone cannot pronounce your name
This is particularly confusing when they call you and you do not know if it is you or someone else with a really weird name.
11. Dancing like crazy...thinking you are alone, but are you really alone?
The typical situation in which you are in your room dancing with you headphones or blasting your favorite music, and someone walks in and gives you that LOOK..."Oops?"
12. When you are in a quiet room and...
...You are hungry and your stomach decides to make some weird and loud sounds--like a dying whale. "Great...perfect timing." :(
13. When you are daydreaming looking at nothing but...
You realize you are staring at someone and you just made him/her feel uncomfortable... "Do I know you?"
14. When you like someone and...
...You just become clumsy or start acting weird. "I promise this is NOT ME!"
