<p>I like people, and consider myself a pretty good conversationalist including with strangers (especially strangers because I find them the most interesting to talk to.) I used to not make eye contact (it was more of a thing I did when I lost interest in the conversation) but I've gotten really good at always making eye contact. However, from what people have told me I have awkward body language. I know for a fact that I can't sit still. I FEEL MORE awkward if I stand up without moving (changing poses, pacing, etc.) However people say I just look stiff always. Anyone else have this problem (or any type of social awkwardness?) Any tips to work on it?</p>
<p>Loosen up your shoulders and smile a little. Maybe even talk to your consular if you feel really awkward about this.</p>
<p>I see some yoga in your future .</p>
<p>I was going to say that too, but yeah… yoga’s great for loosening up. :)</p>
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<p>No, please, no.</p>
<p>Fine, not bringing that up again. Happy? :)</p>
<p>dfree’s senior member?</p>
<p>When I talk to people that I don’t know that well, it’s pretty awkward. I’ll say stuff that doesn’t really makes sense and I end up explaining myself. Once I get to know people, I’m just a shade less awkward.</p>
<p>lol I act completely awkward around strangers lol.</p>
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<p>Yea, respect your elders.</p>
<p>You just have to become completely comfortable with yourself and it will shine through to others</p>
<p>I sometimes take the worst pictures… There are like three pictures in a row of my prom group and I standing on a bridge, and in all three of them I have this ridiculous facial expression, while everyone else looks awesome… It’s on of those “oh god…” moments whenever I go back to look at it lol.</p>
<p>I’m a pretty relaxed person normally, but when I need to be “professional,” my ability to keep cool goes out the window.</p>
<p>See: My school’s college fair. I was sweating when I talked to my favorite schools. I’m pretty sure I scared one of them with my enthusiasm.</p>
<p>I cringe just thinking about it.</p>
<p>Men, line up. If you are awkward, or at least make awkward walking motions, then you’ve already secured yourself a date–helloel. She made it clear in the “what attracts you” thread that awkwardness is a big turn on.</p>
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<p>If I could give you cool points, which only a certain person can, I would give you so many cool points that you would have so many cool points. Yea, it would be that many.</p>
<p>Yeah Dfree124 I’d never go to the counselor. It’s not like that bad lol. I can just picture it “Mr. X I have a problem.” And to all the people who said that they SAY awkward things, I can’t relate. For me it’s all physical :)</p>
<p>That feel when you didn’t understand the joke that I was responding to</p>
<p>Actually, dfree was alluding to the excessive use of “consular,” a misspelling of counselor, on one of Smarty’s many threads. All of the respondents used “consular” in their replies, effectively making the thread a mass-trolling zone. It was great.</p>
<p>EDIT: Ninja’d.</p>
<p>The best way to avoid social awkwardness is to make sure you don’t get into any social situations. Avoidance is the only 100% effective solution.</p>
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<p>I’m pretty sure that’s illegal</p>