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Struggles Only The Most Awkward People Understand

"WHAT DO I DO WITH MY HANDS?!"

Shelby Hunter
Oct 11, 2016
Northwest Missouri State University
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Struggles Only The Most Awkward People Understand
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I'm naturally an introvert that longs to be an extrovert - which ends up making things pretty awkward.

And awkwardness comes with a lot of challenges...

Classes

Don't arrive too early, or too late. Don't sit too close or too far. Avoid eye contact with professor. Try to remember my own name. Don't be weird. Don't be weird. Please just go 50 minutes without being weird.

Hugs

Oh god no, please do not hug me. I'll do it if I have to but I don't really know what to do with my hands... and I'm extremely uncomfortable.

Cuddling

Are there instructions for this?

Seeing people from my past

Friend I haven't seen in years: "Hey Shelby!"

Me: "I'm good thanks!"

Oops, wrong answer.

Family reunions

Please tell me these are weird for everyone.

Introductions

New person: Hey I'm Sarah.

Me: I have a cat.

Shaking hands

Why is this a thing? It's weird. How hard do I squeeze? Is there a perfect amount of time? How long as it been since this person has washed their hands? I'm painfully uncomfortable every single time that this has to happen.

Compliments & gifts

Yep. Just another awkward moment. Don't expect me to look at you or say anything.

Checking out at a store

Do I look the cashier in the eyes? How long? No talking? Small talk? Oh no I can't get my money into my wallet fast enough! I'm gonna pass out.

Eye contact

What's the correct ratio of eye contact to no eye contact? How often do I look into someone's eyes? Yeah I probably shouldn't have held eye contact with that stranger for so long.

Pictures

Am I squinting? Do I force my eyes open? I can't smile. My face is twitching. Oh god what do I do with my hands?

Social events

If I look at the floor and focus on my feet I won't trip over anything, right? Time to pretend I'm texting. Nobody talk to me, nobody talk to me, please lord don't let anyone talk to me.

Interviews

Potential boss: So tell me a little about yourself.

I don't know who I am.

Phone calls

I will do anything to avoid making or answering a phone call. Should I write out what I'm going to say? What if it goes to voicemail? Hey this is.. *oh my god I don't remember my own name*

Restaurants

Yeah, don't take me to a nice restaurant - you will regret it. I'll spend the entire time trying to figure out what fork to use and I'll probably spill something or choke on my food.

The awkward life is rough, but it's who I am!


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