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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 politely deflect questions about awkward scars?
This can be a tough situation, and it is your personal matter. You can choose what to reveal or not to reveal anything at all. So it is best to deflect questions about self-harm with a polite response …
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Talking to best friend after a little fight
Sometimes, a person can cut the communication with you because they found something you said or did offensive and instead of talking about that with you, they cut the communication just to be polite. …
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How do I ask why they think I was being creepy?
You should ask where you went wrong at the same time when they tell you this. I'd suggest not to ask it in front of all. You can say like,
Oh, thanks for letting me know. I didn't realize. Can you …
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How do I respond when an acquaintance asks if I'm smart?
Been in similar situation a lot of times, I have come up with a couple of responses that always works fine.
First of all, see if it sounds like a sarcasm or not. If yes, then the best option is here …
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How to convey (non-awkwardly) that its my birthday?
Since you don't want to say that directly, you can always try to start a conversation about a celebrity or a historical figure or any popular person and tell that your birthday coincide with yours.
F …
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How to handle people blocking your view and breaking the rules at the theater by not sitting...
It appears from what you said and the way that lady behaved that you seem to be gone a little far (from that lady's perspective) by telling them to call the attendant. Of course, her behaviour wasn't …
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How to communicate to a new coworker that I am not comfortable being touched?
Disclaimer: My answer comes from the Indian culture and I am writing my answer based on a similar situation occurred at an organization once I worked for.
Non-verbal communication is less-likely to w …
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