ish0rty
United States
Today, my social awkwardness is so bad, I was actually proud of myself for managing to ask someone a question. FML
Collection
Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Same thing different taste
Pushover
United States
Started from the bottom, now we're here
Today, I actually felt good after being rude to someone. My avoidant personality disorder and social anxiety have made me like such a goddamn pushover that standing up for myself in any way, right or wrong, makes me feel proud of myself. FML
Lost
Paris, France
Where am I?
Today, out of desperation, I had to fight my social anxiety in order ask a stranger for directions in a new city. She gave me a detailed answer, and I thanked her, then walked the wrong way for 15 minutes because I was too embarrassed to admit I’d understood none of it past the first sentence. FML
username
Keep out
Today, my social awkwardness got to an all-time high when I hoped that I wouldn't get the job that I applied for, because I'd be working with the public. FML
dumbgirl4lyf
Monaghan, Ireland
At last! Well done!
Today, I finally realized how stupid I am, when I answered a question correctly in class and my teacher started clapping and cheering. FML
pottie69
United States
Today, my social anxiety got so bad that I'm now afraid to add people on Facebook. FML
Randomspaghetti
Lehi, United States
Today, a cute guy complimented me on my legs. I, being the awkward person that I am, panicked and replied, "Thanks, I grew them myself." FML
Noctium
Bentley, Australia
Anxiety
Today, I realised exactly how bad my social anxiety has gotten when I had a panic attack watching someone ask someone else out on a fictional show. FML
stopstutteringforSiri
United States
Today, I realized I'm so socially awkward that I can't even talk to Siri without stuttering. FML
Nervous wreck
United States
Nervous Nelly
Today, my social anxiety is so bad that the mere thought of talking to anyone, even someone who isn't even real, makes me feel ill and uneasy. FML
Gaylord
Aspers, United States
Today, I realized that my somewhat flamboyant behavior may have given people the wrong impression when my classmate tried to set me up with one of her male friends. I've been trying to work up the courage to ask her out all semester. FML
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eurostar710 11
I'm just like that. But be proud! It's baby steps, and before you know it you'll be able to do anything :) I, unfortunately, am not able to ask a stranger a question yet. But once again, baby steps! Good luck :)
purple91 8
This makes me feel less awkward.
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julia_lynn 21
Aww. Well, the important thing is to take baby steps, and not be too hard on yourself.
stevenJB 25
Lol I feel the same way even if it is a yes or no question :)
llZombiell 5
I'm sort of the same way. Hated talking to people over the phone, asking anyone for help, physically being too close to people, etc...I still have problems with standing too close to people. Keep at it op!
stacianichole 2
Me too. Can't stand the phone unless it's someone I know really well.
Mipz 2
64, i agree. But usually (like with myself) logically knowing that people aren't gona judge doesn't help. You're still terrified of getting that perspn's attention. And the more outgoing the other person is, the shyer you feel.
Kayokku 1
You're right on, 102. It's an irrational fear. And people who are overly outgoing intimidate me xD
xNephilim 19
Same here. Phones... No. I'd rather text.
Savra_fml 17
Someone: "Hi" OP: "Did you know that it's the quiet ones you usually have to worry about?"
Torva_fml 16
Mother ******, 2 times... Seriously? Apple pie...
Torva_fml 16
Congratz! Were all SOOOOO proud of you.
m0tl3ycru3 0
You've graduated from socially akward penguin status
Torva_fml 16
How the **** did this get posted 4 times? God damn it... Banana.
Torva_fml 16
3*.. I tried to edit :(
perdix 31
This reminds me of a joke: Q: How do you know you're dealing with an extrovert engineer? A: When he talks to you, he stares at your shoes instead of his own. So, OP, what kind of shoes was the person wearing?
Torva_fml 16
Piggy slippers.
hellonyancat 6
You should be proud! Social awkwardness is a pain but the best way to get through it is to keep on talking to people even when you aren't feeling confident. I speak from experience.