25 Everyday Struggles For Awkward People

For socially awkward people, the struggle of daily life is a real one. Try as we might, it seems like there is always something we can't get completely right . . . like, basic human interactions, for example. Our feet live perpetually in our mouths, and sometimes it's easier to call it a day and steer clear of people entirely — at least then we can avoid doing something really uncomfortable. In theory. Nevertheless, we continue bravely on, accepting our fate as socially awkward individuals and hoping to find others like us who not only appreciate our unique ways, but understand fully why we are the way we are and maybe even love us more for it.

01
You think small talk is kind of the worst thing ever.
HBO

You think small talk is kind of the worst thing ever.

02
Hugging strangers (or anyone other than close family and friends) is torturous.
Warner Bros.

Hugging strangers (or anyone other than close family and friends) is torturous.

03
Dating does not come naturally to you.
NBC

Dating does not come naturally to you.

04
You bring up weird conversation topics when under pressure. ANYTHING to avoid utter silence.
NBC

You bring up weird conversation topics when under pressure. ANYTHING to avoid utter silence.

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05
You accidentally make up new words in an attempt to chime in to conversations.
Paramount Pictures

You accidentally make up new words in an attempt to chime in to conversations.

06
You never get the handshake right. Pound it?
CBS

You never get the handshake right. Pound it?

08
You have to give your friends a list of rules for them to follow before you go out with them.
NBC

You have to give your friends a list of rules for them to follow before you go out with them.

09
You say something out loud, then think about how stupid it was for hours. Or was it? It was. No . . . it was fine. Was it . . .?
Warner Bros.

You say something out loud, then think about how stupid it was for hours. Or was it? It was. No . . . it was fine. Was it . . .?

10
You literally go several blocks out of your way to avoid running into someone you know.
Disney

You literally go several blocks out of your way to avoid running into someone you know.

11
Mind-numbing panic ensues in many (OK, most) social situations.
Fox

Mind-numbing panic ensues in many (OK, most) social situations.

12
You accidentally get drunk at gatherings because you keep taking sips of your drink every time you feel uncomfortable.
NBC

You accidentally get drunk at gatherings because you keep taking sips of your drink every time you feel uncomfortable.

13
You either undershoot it with your flirting  . . .
Dreamworks

You either undershoot it with your flirting . . .

15
Some people just don't get your unique sense of humor.
Summit Entertainment

Some people just don't get your unique sense of humor.

16
Eye-contact etiquette is a complete mystery to you.
Disney

Eye-contact etiquette is a complete mystery to you.

17
You think of comebacks or jokes hours after the fact . . . and then still try to use them.
NBC

You think of comebacks or jokes hours after the fact . . . and then still try to use them.

18
You have a way with words. Not necessarily a good way, but a way.
NBC

You have a way with words. Not necessarily a good way, but a way.

19
All you want is to be left alone, yet you simultaneously fear that you’ll be alone forever.
Warner Bros.

All you want is to be left alone, yet you simultaneously fear that you’ll be alone forever.

20
When you try to be sexy, weird stuff goes down.
Fox

When you try to be sexy, weird stuff goes down.

22
Friends try to do fun things for you, but you secretly hate the attention, and you don't usually react the way they hoped.
ABC

Friends try to do fun things for you, but you secretly hate the attention, and you don't usually react the way they hoped.

23
You answer “you, too!” when the waiter tells you to enjoy your meal.
NBC

You answer “you, too!” when the waiter tells you to enjoy your meal.

24
You smile and nod your head despite not hearing what someone said. You know it, they know it.
NBC

You smile and nod your head despite not hearing what someone said. You know it, they know it.

25
Trying to be cool doesn't usually work out for you.
Fox

Trying to be cool doesn't usually work out for you.

26
You live your life knowing that tomorrow is another awkward day.
NBC

You live your life knowing that tomorrow is another awkward day.