Your most awkwardly awkward social interactions

Atlas23

Atlas23

Atlas23

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I've had my fair share of socially awkward moments, including the usual holding door open for someone dilemma (or where I currently work, I often have to follow someone through 5 doors as they hold them open for me, and end up spitting out an array of 'thanks', 'cheers', 'ta' etc)

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I have also found myself walking behind someone I do not wish to talk to, but for some reason they are unable to move at more than 2MPH, so I have to slow down to snails pace to avoid any kind of interaction. I did try walking past them at a rapid speed while looking in the opposite direction in the hopes that they wouldn't notice, but no, 'Atlas! Is that you?! It's been so long!.. blah blah'. Damn it.

Ah and how could I forget the 'splashing water on your trousers' while washing your hands. Luckily my office building has Dyson Airblades, which make light work of 'water on trouser' incidents (as long as there is no one else in the bathroom to see you straddling the hand dryer.

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So GD, what are your most embarrassing/exciting tales of social exchanges?

And no, this thread does not count as a social interaction.
 
One I do on a regular basis I call "fish mouthing". Usually happens when I have headphones on, but often not.

A door swings open in front of you and someone holds it for you. You weren't expecting this so are unprepared. You sort of open your mouth to say thanks or something, but you don't actually say anything, just making that sort of popping noise that you do when you imitate a fish. A best you whisper 'anks" pianissimo.

Look for it and watch as people fish mouth you back.
 
Atlas23 said:
Ah and how could I forget the 'splashing water on your trousers' while washing your hands. Luckily my office building has Dyson Airblades, which make light work of 'water on trouser' incidents (as long as there is no one else in the bathroom to see you straddling the hand dryer.
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A few weeks ago I turned up to a formal traiing course on presentation skills wearing shorts and a metal t-shirt, as I'd managed to leave my ironed shirt and trousers on the ironing board, instead of in my bag.
 
Did you enjoy your 48Hr vacation Atlas ? :p

Farting in a room full of people can be socially awkward. It's not always easy to slide those things out quietly. Once out though, if it smells, you can always stare at a person near you with an 'I'm sickened' face, to deflect suspicion away from yourself.
 
Sliver said:
Did you enjoy your 48Hr vacation Atlas ? :p

Farting in a room full of people can be socially awkward. It's not always easy to slide those things out quietly. Once out though, if it smells, you can always stare at a person near you with an 'I'm sickened' face, to deflect suspicion away from yourself.
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It was delightful, I traveled a bit, but ultimately, I found my true self.

As for farting in a room, there is always the dilemma of bringing attention to it first, in the hope that it directs blame away from you "oh my god! who did that?!". But then there is the age-old rule of he who smelt it dealt it.
 
Talking at the same time is something I struggle with with my boss!

It usually happens during an exchange when there is a sudden pause, making it unclear to determine whether he wants me to respond :confused:

Then it's all

Me/ My boss "Well I think~!"

Me/ My boss "No, go on!"

Me/ My boss "After you!"

These exchanges can often last for hours and leave everyone involved thoroughly confused :D
 
Those dysons are really hard to mount to dry yourself, so awkward when someone walks in seeing you making love to it as you try to dry yourself.
 
Sliver said:
Can you post it up again ? Not sure which one you're talking about.
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MooMoo444 said:
Can you show the picture you're all talking about?
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I did contemplate putting the silly brown bear in my sig, but I would like to enjoy the forums as a free man for a bit first.

Sliver said:
lol. Peer pressure got the best of him.
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True. I've been dying to attain Cosimo's approval for a while now, so hopefully I at least achieved that! Now Cosimo, will you finally respond to all those pics I've been sending you :confused:
 
When someone tells me they've had some bad news like they've split up with the missus or their grandfather is ill or dead or something.

I have one response "Well, that sucks man"

I mean what do you say?
 
Atlas23 said:
I did contemplate putting the silly brown bear in my sig, but I would like to enjoy the forums as a free man for a bit first.



True. I've been dying to attain Cosimo's approval for a while now, so hopefully I at least achieved that! Now Cosimo, will you finally respond to all those pics I've been sending you :confused:
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Speaking of, I really need to change my number or block yours. Some things you just can't unsee!
 
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