When you're waiting for someone to finish their story but they keep getting interrupted.
That awkward pause when you're waiting for someone to reply to your text but they've already seen it.
Awkwardness is the feeling of being caught between who you are and who you're supposed to be.
The awkward dance of trying to let someone pass but you both keep moving in the same direction.
That moment when you forget someone's birthday and try to play it off like you remembered.
Trying to join a conversation but realizing you have no idea what they're talking about.
When you accidentally bump into someone and try to apologize but end up making it more awkward.
When you make eye contact with someone multiple times and it starts to feel like a staring contest.
The awkwardness of realizing you've been talking to a stranger thinking it was your friend.
When you're caught staring at someone and quickly look away but they catch you anyway.
Awkwardness is the feeling you get when the fundamental rules of social interaction have been violated.