Official Awkward Moment Thread

I had the runs, run to the toilet and did not make it.

Stalking someone's Facebook and accidentally liking a picture from 10 years ago.

I used to attend a local music group and at some point was the only person there under 30. Someone (not me!) had bought in a bloody Westlife song. I was asked in front of everyone if I knew it and did I know who sung it. She clearly hadn't heard the conversation between me and someone else who was rather stunned to discover I had not heard "I'm yours" - Jason Miraz...

Having one of your friends walk up to you, he says hello and you don't recognise him. It happened again 5 days later...

Really? "I'm Yours" isn't that old - I remember it and I'm under 20

Holding the door open for someone far away and forcing them to run over.



Pulling a door that says “push” and vice-versa.

When your server says, “Enjoy your meal!” and you reply, “Thanks, you too!”

Grabbing a pole on public transportation but then holding someone else’s hand.

Saying goodbye to someone then realizing they’re going the same way as you.


The convos that be like...A: “How’re you?” B: “Doing well! How about you?” A: “Good, thanks. You?”

I thought I was the only one

This couple walked up to my window and decided they were going to stare at me (I am in halls on the ground floor looking into the courtyard). I was just on my laptop on my bed, and when I looked up they were stood there watching me with their faces against the window. They didn't look away when I looked at them, and I didn't know how to handle the situation and so I just started crying (not the best response, I admit). So they just stood at my window and stared at me while I stared back crying, this continued for about 15 minutes until they abruptly walked away.

This was about an hour ago. I don't feel embarrassed, but it was very awkward and I still feel awkward.

closing the curtains woulda been the best?

Yeah, my partner said the same thing when he got back from the shops (he also thought I should have just told them to f*** off). It just didn't occur to me as a thing to do at the time, all I could think about was how there was a mug and the table and I didn't want them to think I was dirty and that I don't do my dishes.