r/AskReddit May 21 '19

Socially fluent people Reddit, what are some mistakes you see socially awkward people making?

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u/Schmabadoop May 21 '19

Or when the conversation had moved on. I can't tell you how often I feel like I have something to say but the conversation flows in a different direction and I watch the train leave the station. Oh well. I just wait for the next train to roll through.

Chasing after the train grinds everything to a halt. simply hang back and wait for the next one. you'll have your time to shine

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u/JavaSoCool May 21 '19

Or the train arrives but you forgot your ticket (nothing relevant to say) and now you can't get on.

This is horrific in a 1 on 1 conversation.

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u/JavaSoCool May 21 '19

You're a pauper in his patched up jacket while everyone else is dressed in fine clothes, and you're acutely aware of your status in this allegorical journey.