I have a friend who often says embarrassing things she's not aware are embarrassing. I've said nothing. Should I?
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posted by FlyByDay
on May 12, 2013 -
45 answers
I make websites. I have an old client whose new vendor is, to be blunt, not a competent web designer and not a developer at all. She has been coming to me for help, and it's putting me in quite an awkward situation. How can I remove myself at all gracefully?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 21, 2013 -
16 answers
I've been seeing my boyfriend for about three months, and just about everything is great. We see each other almost every day and sleep at each other's houses so often we practically live together. We have everything in common, and I've never met anyone I click with that much. One thing we have in common that's not so great, though: we're both shy, and sometimes we don't know what to say to each other! How can we overcome this? And, while we're on the subject, what are some good conversation starters? More info below.
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posted by Gee, June!
on Feb 27, 2013 -
39 answers
I'm throwing a (potentially awkward) party for about 20 people in my apartment. Mostly couples. Need advice.
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posted by buck:fuller
on Dec 26, 2012 -
18 answers
How do I minimize awkwardness when I see a couple I stopped being friends with because, in part, I found myself falling very hard for one of them?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 30, 2012 -
21 answers
I am in between jobs, just moved to a new market and have been advised my alma mater's career counselor to set up coffee dates with alums who are working at places that I am targeting. How can I go about doing this in a way that balances networking etiquette and making the most out of these meetings?
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posted by SpicyMustard
on Aug 11, 2012 -
9 answers
I keep getting fired from jobs, and I think my poor social skills play a major role. I don't know how to change this pattern.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 10, 2012 -
29 answers
I'm in okay shape, but fitness and athleticism don't come naturally to me at all. Gyms are weird and stressful. Any advice on the best way to think about and develop a good workout routine?
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posted by whymog
on May 21, 2012 -
19 answers
Why do I repeat myself instead of explaining or describing what I mean in real-life conversation? When people have acknowledged my statement, why do I keep going with it at all, much less repeat almost the exact same phrasing? Why do I have so much trouble maintaining continuity in a topic? I am a dreadful conversationalist- this must be really irritating to others, but half the time I don't even realize that I'm doing it. How can I stop?
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posted by windykites
on Apr 19, 2012 -
7 answers
How does one deal with constantly being told that they've done something wrong to another person?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 18, 2011 -
19 answers
How should I deal with a friend who owes me money and is (apparently) avoiding contact?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 26, 2011 -
8 answers
How can I stop being weird while getting my hair cut so that I don't have to be so embarrassed by my awkward conversations and not want to ever, ever go back?
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posted by smirkyfodder
on Sep 18, 2010 -
33 answers
How do you handle dealing with customers who make you uncomfortable -- when you were hired to be friendly and available/approachable . . . and maybe for your looks, too?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 3, 2009 -
45 answers
I met a new 'friend' (acquaintance) on a course I took recently. He sort-of invited himself to come and stay with me for a week in Paris. I figured that he was mostly coming to see Paris but also to hang out with me, but he's made himself completely scarce since arriving and I'm not sure how to deal.
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posted by ask me please
on Jul 1, 2009 -
39 answers
I'm worried about my new-ish sex life with my boyfriend. Please help me figure out if everything is alright, and if it isn't what I can do.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 19, 2009 -
24 answers
Lost my current life and all of my friends: how can I let go and move forward?
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posted by Hina
on Mar 7, 2009 -
31 answers
How do you turn a particularly enjoyable one-night stand into something more? Lots of overanalysis and fairly NSFW details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 2, 2009 -
7 answers
Please explain the basic principles of flirting to me as if I were an alien who had recently landed on Earth trying to describe the phenomenon for my anthropological records or something.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 23, 2009 -
27 answers
I feel like I might be a closeted touchy-feely person. When I don't get frequent hugs/cuddles/human contact, I definitely feel the loss. Yet I find myself almost completely unable to initiate friendly contact with people unless we're intimately accquainted. How do I go about avoiding feeling physically isolated? Longer explanation, examples, etc. inside.
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posted by coppermoss
on Nov 20, 2008 -
21 answers
How do I get over the feeling of awkwardness/guilt/prejudice when I encounter my friends working in service positions?
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posted by divabat
on May 6, 2008 -
41 answers
I've been putting off this post for fear of not getting everything across, I almost completely lack confidence and a sense of identity.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 30, 2008 -
20 answers
How to deal with not asking a close friend to be in your wedding because you don't think she's responsible enough?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 24, 2008 -
39 answers
Paging Mrs. Robinson: How should a lady gracefully discourage a Bright Young Thing who seems to have formed an inappropriate crush?
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posted by lonefrontranger
on Jul 4, 2006 -
56 answers
