Social awkwardness is something many people experience from time to time, but certain habits can make social interactions more uncomfortable than they need to be. While most of these behaviors are ...

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 ...

You're not the only one who has experienced moments of awkwardness. In fact, everyone has experienced it. Even people you would never suspect, like Steven Spielberg. And Harry Potter. (Well, the actor ...

A user on X (formerly Twitter) recently asked a simple question that caused all kinds of runners to reflect on just how downright weird it can be to put one foot in front of the other for the first ...

The other day I had the good fortune of seeing Broadway’s latest smash hit Hamilton and I can safely say, “Believe the hype!” It’s a great show! But what delighted me most was to see one of our ...

You may see someone as rude or narcissistic when in truth, they're just really, really awkward. People who are socially awkward tend to be uncomfortable in social situations, which can make them feel ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sho Dewan is a career expert who covers work, top jobs, and business. Asking for a raise can be intimidating, even when you know ...

Has anyone asked you for a referral before? How did that make you feel? Referral is an industry term. It means “find me a future client.” Done the wrong way, it can make the other person feel awkward.

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There’s plenty to feel awkward about this September, with a Capital Legacy advertising campaign showcasing strange, humourous ways in which people have died. But the reason they’re doing it is not ...