#awkward advice

[emeraldurafreak]

Here’s just some life lessons and little facts revolving around conversations-

If someone tells you to eat and sleep better, it’s because they don’t do either of those things well themselves. Say it back.

If someone leaves you on read, nine times out of ten it’s because they have nothing to say in return, not because they hate you. Just change the subject.

If you’re running out of things to say and the conversation starts to get awkward, change the topic entirely and just say something random that you’re thinking. A lot of people will find it endearing and attractive when others speak their mind.

Awkward personal question? Short answer and change the topic back on the other person.

Speaking quicker will make you sound more intelligent, as will cutting out all those pesky ‘um’ moments. Practice makes perfect. ;)

Eye contact is key. If you’re not texting that is. Eye contact is a great way to establish a connection and make conversations a lot easier to flow. The eyes reflect the soul after all.

Most importantly. Talk about light subjects especially with first interactions, you don’t want someone’s first few memories of you to be arguing over politics. If you know someone for a while and want to discuss a controversial subject just make sure you’re open to seeing by their side and not confrontational or set on proving you’re right. That’s never changed anyone’s mind.

I’m honestly not sure why I just wrote this whole thing out. These are just a few things that I’ve had time to observe recently.

[awkwardly-yumi]

I need a nickname for my best friend that is awkwardly stupid and I can say in public!!!!????

[university-of-awkward]

I've decided - staying true to my URL - that if anyone has any embarrassing stories or situations they need advice on, holler at me! It can be anonymous if you want and I will give you some advice on it!

[rododuille]

Awkward Advice 1

"So uhh... ummm... don't uhh... don't forget to sip water! He he..."

[yourmomismymom]

[ex-cirque-taemin-blog]

Awkward Advice || Taemin & Chunji

Taemin can't actually believe he's doing this. But it's far too late now because he's already asked where Chunji was and he was almost there. He needed help though and he'd never be able to face Tablo again if he were to ask the man. So it would be his old friend, reliable and trusty Chanhee who he could and would black mail if this terrible situation got out. But he wanted to be good, if not for himself then for Jonghyun.

He'd learn and be good and if it didn't happen then he'd at least know for when it did. Hurtling toward the tent, he didn't even bother to pause for what he could burst in on. The gust of wind that followed him blew open the tarp doors, him tackling Chunji even with his light weight. "Hyung!" He starts, practically shaking the blonde boy. Despite the fact he was older, he never really acted like a hyung, unlike Chanhee, so he'd easily taken his naturally assumed position of dongsaeng.

"I need help" Taemin whined, all big eyes and puffy lips contorted into the biggest puppy expression he could muster. "Your help actually...So you really can't say no" He finalised, knowing he'd be royally screwed if the boy refused to help him.

[cruelbaroness-blog]

When someone asked me how many days it would be until the hunter was home, I said "Less than a week, and I'm kind of nervous. We have some things to work out."

Different coworker says "Here's what you do. You go and you get a lace teddy. You get a pedicure, maybe a wax. Lotions, makeup, creams. No problem that won't fix, he'll forget whatever it is."

I think my jaw literally dropped. And then I laughed and she was like, "No seriously!"

Hm. Well. Forgetfulness is part of the problem, hopefully not the solution, and I'm not seeking his forgiveness, just our mutual happiness. And Ginger, Cruel Baroness Anathema Von Wayfarer, fruitbat, dirty little indie thing and geek boy Inky by turns in a *lace teddy*? I can't think of anything more ridiculous. I know I present as femme lately for ease of passage, but dayum!

I guess there's a fundamental message about self-love and care in there as well. Which I feel I've gotten better at by leaps and bounds this summer. But still, it's not a cheap charade I put on for anyone else, it's a budding sense of self-worth.