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We’ve all been there — the cringeworthy moments when words come out wrong or when a heartfelt gesture like a hug goes unreciprocated, or a pause in a conversation lingers just long enough to become ...

Navigating social gatherings can sometimes feel like tiptoeing through a minefield. Whether it's the awkward silence, the unexpected comment, or the unending small talk, we’ve all been there. But fear ...

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Awkward social interactions are basically a universal language - everyone’s fluent, but no one really wants to admit it. Whether it’s waving back at someone who wasn’t waving at you, mistaking small ...

Alexandra Plakias does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Have you ever experienced a moment when you just wanted the earth to open up wide and swallow you whole? Purely because of something you did, or said, in front of other people. Maybe it was that time ...

The holidays offer many opportunities for awkward moments. Political discussions, of course, hold plenty of potential. But any time opinions differ, where estrangements have caused lingering rifts, or ...

Interviews can turn into an awkward experience for any job seeker. They can be difficult to get through, impersonal, and make you feel stressed. At times, it can even feel like a bad date or a painful ...