This is meant to be light hearted, hence the smiley faces. So please don't worry about me too much after reading this.
Have you ever felt socially awkward? That's pretty much me all the time. :)
I can't figure out why. It's not like I was shut away and never talked to people growing up. I went to a public school, hung out with friends and went out for sports.
So what's the deal.? :)
It is amazing to me how many times I've put my foot in my mouth, shared too much information, gave an entire novel worth of an answer when the person only wanted a simple yes or no, stuttered (seriously who does that?), laughed super loud when no one else was even laughing, and talked incessantly because I was nervous.
I've said
"Thanks" when I should have said "your welcome."
"See you later" when I definitely wasn't going to see them again.
"You too," when someone has told me to enjoy something I just bought
"Have a great day!," when leaving, after someone just told me they weren't feeling well or something bad had just happened in their life.
I say "I'm sorry" when I sneeze. (Wes thinks that is super annoying and reminds me I should say "excuse me.") :)
I have even gone up to people that I haven't seen for ages, excited to see them of course but then after saying, "Hi, it's good to see you," totally forgetting what else I could say and then after a few moments of awkward silence, smiling and walking away. :)
"Love you" used as good bye inappropriately. (Like to strangers). Seriously, it has happened more than I'd like to admit.
I clearly remember a time in college, telling a literature professor(female), "I love you!" At which she was totally shocked and of course completely uncomfortable. I mean how do you respond to that? Or course I didn't mean I LOVED her. I just meant that the class was awesome and that she helped me look at fictional literature in a completely new way. But did I say that, no of course not. Only after walking away did I realize what I had said. Mortified I just kept walking because seriously how do you redeem yourself after that. You don't. :)
What is the deal? Is there a class I can take to be less socially awkward? If so tell me where to sign up. :)
Until then, if we meet and you think to yourself, "That seemed awkward." Don't second guess yourself, it probably was. :)
ahhh but its one of the things i love about you!! esp the foot in mouth and laughing at inappropriate times! youre SO good at that!! ;-)
ReplyDeletehahaha I have totally done some of those things too! I have never thought you to be socially awkward. Good luck with not feeling that way anymore though. If you find a class let me know too :)
ReplyDeleteThat is hilarious and completely normal! All I can say is "join the club" I do those things all the time. It is good to just laugh it off.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you on this. Sometimes I just don't say anything because I don't know if it will be right. Haha! And don't worry, I don't think you are socially awkward.
ReplyDeleteLaughing so hard right now- because you totally do those things :), but mostly because I do those things all the time, too! Maybe everyone is socially awkward!
ReplyDeleteI am always telling people far more information than they need. I'll be going on and on and then I'll see their eyes and it just says "Geez, what are you talking about?" and I realize they asked a simple question and I've rattled on about something not important.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I'm not the only one that has moments of awkwardness but I have a hard time believing anyone is more awkward than me. :)
ReplyDeletePoor Adrianna, you've had to experience the most of it since your my sister. :)