Category Archives: Awkward

Forget Mom On Valentine’s Day?!

Did you buy the tramp your sleeping with a pile of Valentine’s Day gifts? Did you get her chocolate and flowers, a playfully sexy card and perhaps a thoughtful gift? Did you plan out a romantic evening with dinner and … Continue reading

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That Awkward Subway Staring Contest

There is only one way to deal with a crowded subway: look around and act like you don’t notice the gazillion other people grinding up in your business. However, one of the worst things you can do is be a … Continue reading

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Bathroom Business

Going to the bathroom in the office is something no one wants to talk to about. Recently the company I work for switched offices and here the bathrooms have a key. Oh, there are other perpetually unlocked bathrooms as well, … Continue reading

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It’s a Concert, You’re Allowed to Dance and Rock Out

Maybe I don’t seem to understand the purpose behind concerts, but I’ve been under the impression it’s to enjoy a live performance and be given the opportunity to dance and rock the hell out like a crazy person without feeling … Continue reading

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Elevator Etiquette: Get The F#&% Outta The Way

We recently switched offices, which is great for a plethora of unimportant reasons. One of the few unfortunates of this move, however, is that we are now in a building with an elevator. The elevator itself isn’t a big deal … Continue reading

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There Is A Difference Between Polite And Faux Politeness

I overheard someone complaining about their food. My friend and I get lunch at this little takeout Chinese food place. It’s pretty good and we attend there fairly regularly. This one woman gets her food, proceeds to sit down, pick … Continue reading

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Your Twitter Social Skills?

A few weeks ago a friend of mine after spending a solid decade of his adult life working towards it got himself a television show. The show seems to be a hit and as a result his Twitter account once … Continue reading

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Help! I am Dangerously Unpopular

Many people have recently asked me, “Why are you so popular?” It is not because I am young, attractive, shallow, wealthy and ruthless (although those things help). It is because I know to talk to people. Social skills and conversational … Continue reading

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General Public Politeness

This morning I encountered one of the most obnoxious subway riders EVER. Not only did this girl talk loud enough so that the entire car could hear her, she blasted obscenities at a whim in front of kids, was popping … Continue reading

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Tone Down Crowd Surfing

If you are the kind of person who goes to rock concerts on any sort of a regular basis you have likely collected your very own list of pet peeves. From the tall and gangly mutant who feels the need to … Continue reading

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