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Social awkwardness can have its benefits, but you might notice some drawbacks, too. Perhaps you often feel misplaced or like you’re missing something. Or maybe you sometimes do or say things that create awkwardness at home,school,or work.
These tips can help you better navigate social situations and deal with the repercussions that come from inevitable slip-ups.
1.Dive Deep: Spending a little time learning more about social awkwardness might help you feel more accepting of this part of yourself Not sure where to start? Try visiting your library or bookstore.
2.Remember That Awkward Situations Happen To Everyone: Social awkwardness happens, probably more than you realize. While there aren’t any statistics to back this up,it’s pretty safe to assume most of the people you meet in your daily life have experienced awkward moments of their own.
3.Face Awkwardness Head-On: When faced with an awkward moment, whether you’ve made a social blunder or simply witnessed someone else’s,you’ll typically react in one of two ways: avoid or ignore what happened or address the mistake.
The next time you realize you’ve done something awkward,try acknowledging it with a casual remark or joke instead of withdrawing.
4.Practice interacting with others: If you struggle in social settings, you might find it helpful to practice conversation and communication skills with someone you know and trust.Communication involves things like:
•knowing how to start a conversation.
•recognising when a conversation is over.
•changing the subject smoothly.
•knowing when to interject and how to avoid interrupting someone.
5.Try To Stay Present: Mindfulness techniques help you pay more attention to what’s happening in the here and now.Being more mindful as you go about your day can help you stay focused on your present surroundings.
6.When To Seek Help: If you feel unhappy, distressed,or lonely in your daily life,you might want to consider talking to a therapist who can help you explore the reasons for these feelings.They can also help you develop new social skills and sharpen your self-identity.
Whether you recognize your social awkwardness or not, it generally isn’t bad or harmful, unless it bothers you from doing things you want to do.