Let's face it. We are all a little bit awkward in some form or fashion. However, if you're like me, you are super socially awkward in almost every situation. Here are three major things that affect my everyday life (and maybe your's too)!
1. Not Riding Solo in an Elevator
This happens to me every single day at school! I don't like sharing elevators. AT. ALL. Once someone hops in, the thoughts just start rolling. "Oh gosh, I hope they don't try to talk to me" or even "If they do talk to me, what am I even going to say?" Then it makes it even more awkward when it's a silent elevator ride for three floors! It's a lose-lose situation in my book. If there is still silence by the second floor, I start wondering about if they are a serial killer or maybe they might be awkward like I am. Who knows? Well, not me. I am too shy to find out!
2. Having People Ask How You Are
I HATE THIS! Now don't get me wrong, this is a nice gesture and everything, but guess what? Me being the way I am, I always turn this into an awkward situation. It could go one of two ways. You could answer "fine" and the conversation goes quiet. Then you are left feeling awkward and wondering if you should have said something more. This gets my mind racing. The second possible outcome would be answering the question honestly and having it go into a deeper conversation. "What am I going to continue to talk about?" "Am I saying things right?" "Am I sounding weird?"
3. Having to Talk in Front of People
Mainly what I am talking about here is when you're FORCED to talk in front of people. Example A: It's the first few weeks of class and your professor calls your name so she can take roll. This is my LEAST favorite! I can hear the professor getting closer and closer to my name. My heart starts racing and my palms start to sweat. "Am I going to say here normally?" "Will people look at me after I say it?" "What if I stumble on the word?" HELP!!!!!!
These are just a few of the MANY things that irritate my awkwardness. Life is full of anxiety filled moments. Try to laugh through the palm sweats and embrace your awkwardness. Except not in front of people, that might be embarrassing.
