"Awkward" is a subjective term, but generally speaking, awkward moments are just "deviations from small social expectations," explains Ty Tashiro, PhD, a psychologist and the author of AWKWARD: The ...

Not everyone who exhibits nervous energy is actually nervous at all times, but often even those with high-functioning anxiety could be letting out stress in ways they don't realize. Your body responds ...

These 11 awkward conversation phrases seem harmless but instantly make things weird - here's why people say them and what's ...

You know that sudden, awkward giggle that slips out in the middle of a tense conversation or serious moment? It can feel strange, even embarrassing, to laugh when nothing is remotely funny. But this ...

Have you ever noticed someone become tongue-tied when they interact with you? Or start fiddling with their hair or clothing when you are speaking? Some people are naturally more prone to nervousness ...

There you are, all dressed up and seated across from a cute stranger in a fancy restaurant. Situations like these always make you kinda nervous, so you made a mental note to avoid being awkward on the ...

If you’re paying close enough attention, you’ll easily recognize nervous laughter as incongruous to the situation—as mostly fake. And this despite the laugher’s actual intentions being largely ...

So you have a crush on your friend. Great! That’s awesome. But now you have to tell them … and that’s where things can get tricky. If you’re feeling nervous or awkward about confessing your feelings, ...