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Social gaffes happen at the most inopportune moments. If you’ve ever experienced an awkward situation (or created one), read on to find out how it rated (or if it even made it) on our list.
Our new survey from Down Under reveals the Top 10 most awkward social situations. How do yours compare?
1. Wardrobe Malfunctions
- Zippers left undone.
- Tucking skirt into underwear.
2. Lost for Words
- Having no response in conversation.
- Forgetting someone’s name.
3. Mistaken Baby Bump
- Congratulating someone on a pregnancy when they’re not pregnant.
- Offering a woman a seat, assuming she is pregnant when she isn’t.
4. Romantic Mishaps
- Seeing one’s ex with a new partner.
- Saying, “I love you” for the first time and not having the sentiment returned.
5. Looking Foolish
- Making an inappropriate joke.
6. Nigel No-Friends
- Having someone turn their back on you at a party. Or, even worse, no one talking to you.
7. Embarrassment by Proxy
- Your partner acting stupidly in public; the drunken behaviour of friends.
8. Dating Disasters
- Awkward silences on a first date.
- Spilling food or drink on a partner.
9. Getting Caught
- Making an excuse for not going somewhere, then being caught in the lie.
- Being overheard by the person you’re gossiping about.
10. Clumsy Catastrophes
- Slipping, when attempting to get up after tripping.
- Dropping food on your chest while eating.
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Adapted from: Reader's Digest Magazine, Australia, May 2009
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