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Navigating social gatherings can sometimes feel like tiptoeing through a minefield. Whether it's the awkward silence, the unexpected comment, or the unending small talk, we’ve all been there. But fear ...

Awkward moments are usually where dignity goes to die. But sometimes, someone steps in with just the right instinct—a joke, a ...

Thanksgiving is the Super Bowl of awkwardness. You love these people (mostly), but the scripts are fuzzy. Do we hug? Do we talk politics? What do I say when someone hits me with the third “so, how’s ...

When something so awkward happens that you can only stare at the ground, hoping it will open up and swallow you, saving you from the cringe, the best thing you can do is...call more attention to it.

Mario found himself in an uncomfortable position during a recent concert stop in Detroit, when a fan crossed a major boundary during his performance. The R&B singer handled the awkward encounter with ...