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Old 06-16-2007, 01:17 AM   #1
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Awkward

Do you ever...

Engage in awkward pauses in conversation, frequent staring at the ground to avoid eye contact, or tough decisions to say "hello" to the same person for the 5th time you've seen them today.

Ever ruined a nice acquaintance's attempt at humor by fluttering a smile but turning it into a stern frown and looking down followed by a very audible "heh..."?

Ever walked into the same path as someone you don't know then had to decide to stay aggressive and make them change direction or be passive and let them have the direct path or just change directions with them 3 times before finally looking into their eyes for the most awkward feeling in the world? This thread is to you, Mr. or Ms. Awkward.

Ron Burgundy: I wanna say something. I'm gonna put it out there; if you like it, you can take it, if you don't, send it right back. I want to be on you.
[Veronica turns and walks away]
Ron Burgundy: Wait. Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. I... I wanna be on you.
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Old 06-16-2007, 01:21 AM   #2
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isnt being a teenager great? i totally remember that phase. will you be a giver or a taker?
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Old 06-16-2007, 01:23 AM   #3
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believe it or not fresh, most of those things will fade into insignificance sooner or later. It just doesn't seem to happen as much as you get older.
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Old 06-16-2007, 01:32 AM   #4
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isnt being a teenager great? i totally remember that phase. will you be a giver or a taker?
One more year, dude. Will it all change in 8 months!?! I'm not ready!
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Old 06-16-2007, 02:00 AM   #5
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Ever walked into the same path as someone you don't know then had to decide to stay aggressive and make them change direction
If you ever end up in DC, this will happen to you regularly. You will encounter groups of 4 or more people walking side by side, with absolutely no regard of others walking toward them and expecting to pass. You can choose to skirt them, or simply plow right into them. They won't care, either way. It's kind of amazing, actually.
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Old 06-16-2007, 02:06 AM   #6
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I vote plough
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Old 06-16-2007, 02:15 AM   #7
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That's what I did.
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Old 06-16-2007, 01:43 PM   #8
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I do awkward things all the time. I find it difficult to talk to people. Even acquaintances. I can write to them, but I am constantly editing and re-reading.
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Old 06-16-2007, 01:58 PM   #9
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I used to be awkward. Then I stopped caring what other people think. I am now the master of the casual encounter. HAH!
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Old 06-16-2007, 02:21 PM   #10
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It's pretty much as everybody says, fresh -- time will make the difference. I, myself, was PAINFULLY shy as a kid and quite awkward when I was around twenty, but in middle age I am able to relax and plow through those rude people on the sidewalk. These little changes help keep life interesting.
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Old 06-16-2007, 02:23 PM   #11
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It's even better if you're growling and slobbering while you do it.
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Old 06-16-2007, 02:29 PM   #12
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...or just change directions with them 3 times before finally looking into their eyes for the most awkward feeling in the world?
Never awkward for me...I smile at them and say "Thanks for the dance!" then we each side-step and smile or laugh at each other as we go on about our business.

I know you're probably tired of hearing "When you get older..." but some things you DO have to wait until you are older. Not so much for you to understand, but so you have gained enough life-lessons and experience of your own to feel comfortable in certain situations.
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Old 06-16-2007, 05:57 PM   #13
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One more year, dude. Will it all change in 8 months!?! I'm not ready!
The phase doesn't change at 8 months, just the number.


I don't really have the first two anymore but the last one happens a lot because I tend to doze off when I walk, especially when listening to music, so I look up to see I'm walking staight towards someone. If I'm a bad mood I'll let them move, if not, I'll dance.
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Old 06-16-2007, 11:47 PM   #14
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Now that's become a real problem. People going through life listening to music, quacking on the phone or otherwise distracted. It's not just a bad idea while driving, people walking, skating, biking, etc, unaware of their surroundings, get hurt too.... even indoors.
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Old 06-17-2007, 10:09 AM   #15
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I don't completely doze out, I am still aware of my surroundings, just that I won't tend to move until someone is 10-15 feet in front of me and sometimes we both move the same direction.

I will always be aware when crossing an intersection or something out of the ordinary comes by (a bike or skateboard).

I have seen some people jump in front of cars because they weren't paying attention though. That can be very bad.
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