10 Painfully Awkward Moments All Of Us Can Relate To

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Today marks Issa Rae‘s 35th rotation around the sun:

And what better way to honor the original awkward Black girl’s birthday than by sharing some awkward moments that we all can relate to. Like that awkward greeting moment when you don’t know if the situation requires a handshake or hug.

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Hit the flip for more unpleasant moments that we all have gone through once — or twice, or every day of our awkward lives.

That awkward moment when you’re paranoid that store employees think you’re shoplifting because you didn’t buy anything. 

That awkward moment when people sing the Happy Birthday song to you at a restaurant or anywhere with lots of people. 

That awkward moment when you make eye contact with the person in the car next to you at a stop light. 

That awkward moment when you pretend to be on the phone while walking past an intimidating group of strangers. 

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That awkward moment when you accidentally send an inappropriate or rude text to the person you’re talking about in the message. 

That awkward moment when you run into someone at the grocery store, greet them, say goodbye, then you run into them in every aisle after that encounter.

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That awkward moment when you walk into a crowded room super late and everyone is watching.

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That awkward  moment when you think someone is waving at you, but they’re actually waving to the person behind you.

That awkward moment when a sex scene comes on while watching a movie with your parents.