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For questions about situations which are awkward for anyone concerned. This tag should be used when awkwardness is the key part of the problem.
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How to respond when people ask for treat (or party) but doesn't really want it?
I have worked in offices were they provided rewards for metrics. More notably this is usually done in call centers to keep people motivated in my experience. With that being said, it depends on the re …
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Responding to self deprecating jokes I can't relate to
I tend to make these jokes often myself. Usually, you mean them, even if it's a truth you managed to bury deep down inside. My favorite is usually stating "Story of my life" to something unfortunate o …
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How to get across to flatmates the reason behind not wanting to live with them again?
I wouldn't even really bother replying to them. That only opens the door for debate, and for them to argue their way into you agreeing to it reluctantly. As for the application, try talking to the hou …
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How to have dinner without romance involved
A couple real solid answers already, going to add in a different angle I didn't see yet!
I have several friends who work in the tourist industry, and my sister's husband is a pilot who travels a ton. …
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Strange interactions with a relative/coworker preemptively deflecting blame
I may be inferring here a tad based on my own experiences, but I have found that people who don't want you to bring something up to a group and trying to pass off guilt with "I didn't do it" even tho …
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How to inform guests when you don't have enough food for everyone?
To piggyback off of Gnasher's point, limited budgets do suck, but that also does not mean you are limited to strictly the budget! "sorry we have run out" is certainly a great way to respond. You can a …
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How to not embarrass a dancer?
Also a dancer knows that depending on the dance style, it could be inherently provocative. Dances tell a story. When dance is done right, you should feel the emotions of that story. They also know th …
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