We’ve all been there — the cringeworthy moments when words come out wrong or when a heartfelt gesture like a hug goes unreciprocated, or a pause in a conversation lingers just long enough to become ...

A great meme might force you to do a double-take and wonder what the ever-loving heck is going on as you giggle and smile.

The holidays offer many opportunities for awkward moments. Political discussions, of course, hold plenty of potential. But any time opinions differ, where estrangements have caused lingering rifts, or ...

The holidays offer many opportunities for awkward moments. Political discussions, of course, hold plenty of potential. But any time opinions differ, where estrangements have caused lingering rifts, or ...

Ah, Christmas! The season of joy, laughter, and—let’s be honest—some pretty awkward moments. Whether you’re gathering with ...

It’s dangerous, this talking without thinking business. It can cause the most awkward situations, that no number of sorrys/sorries could cover up. It can ruin a beautiful moment, and it can cause the ...

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.

It’s happened to everyone at some point or another: You’ve forgotten to zip up a piece of clothing. There’s food between your teeth. Your body has let out an unfortunate noise. Or you’ve spilled ...

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