3 Steps to Stop Being Awkward in Social Situations
Last night was the first time I went to a comedy club and it was one of the most cringe-worthy experiences.
Out of the diverse range in characters and cultures, one comedian stood out to me the most with his awkward and aggressive go-to method that made nobody laugh.
He ripped the audience to pieces (including me) and now I’m here to share 3 steps to stop being awkward in social situations because awkwardness is silly and can be solved easily.
Are you ever scared of being laughed at rather than laughed with? Research proves you’re not alone, so let’s get started:
Think before you speak
“Think before you speak. Read before you think.” — Fran Lebowitz
The comedian last night was a laughing stock. Unfortunately, he turned the crowd to hate him because of his poor effort at speaking without thinking. No manners and plain rude: a tactic not suitable for comedians who want applause. His awkward way of interacting didn’t help him, but hurt others. He called me “the yoga bitch” before I even spoke, then didn’t even make it into a joke! (I wouldn’t have minded if there was some humour in it, but he said it seriously as if yoga deeply…
