Thu 1 September 2016 at 2:52 pm UTC Life is awkward - especially if you are British - and social affairs in particular are an absolute minefield. Whether it’s introductions or public transport you ...

We’ve all been there — the cringeworthy moments when words come out wrong or when a heartfelt gesture like a hug goes unreciprocated, or a pause in a conversation lingers just long enough to become ...

Circumstances will often get you into awkward situations you never wanted to be in. At times, it's not just the awkward moments that bother you, it's the people around you who witness the awkwardness ...

00:01, Tue, Aug 30, 2016 Updated: 18:56, Tue, Aug 30, 2016 Researchers found that on average we face a toe-curling experience seven times a month. For over a third (35 per cent) it's a greeting 'faux ...

The holidays offer many opportunities for awkward moments. Political discussions, of course, hold plenty of potential. But any time opinions differ, where estrangements have caused lingering rifts, or ...

They're the social situations which leave us curling our toes for weeks to come - and it seems Brits are enduring more than their fair share. Researchers found Brits are going through an embarrassing ...

Is there anything worse than making a fool of yourself in front of a total stranger? Reddit user hangry_potato asked “What’s the most awkward situation you’ve ever been in with a stranger?” – and ...