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The Upside of Being Awkward

Season 4 Episode 12 | 5m 39s

The science of awkwardness. Hi.

We can all be pretty awkward. Right? Here we cover the psychology of awkwardness. But it's not all bad news. It’s a good thing that we’re aware of ourselves and care about how others perceive us. Feeling awkward can push us to sharpen our social skills. 👌

04/10/2018

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The Upside of Being Awkward

Season 4 Episode 12 | 5m 39s

We can all be pretty awkward. Right? Here we cover the psychology of awkwardness. But it's not all bad news. It’s a good thing that we’re aware of ourselves and care about how others perceive us. Feeling awkward can push us to sharpen our social skills. 👌

04/10/2018

FromDigital Studios

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