44 Tips That Socially Awkward 20-Somethings Should Use To Make More Friends

35. Pointing out that something is awkward like silence. Don’t acknowledge it because now that’s all you two will remember. Its awkward and there’s no way from coming back from that. Accept the silence and take a moment to think of a different conversation topic.

36. One of the worst things insecure people do is just blatantly expose all their insecurities through the thin veil of a “joke” Everyone understands it’s not a joke, everyone gets put in a very awkward position, and it doesn’t net the insecure person any social points, quite the opposite.

37. Apologizing instead of thanking. Rather than saying sorry for being late, thank them for being patient. Or when it’s urgent, don’t apologize for taking their time – say “If I could have a moment of your time” instead.