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5 Super Awkward WFH Moments You’ve Probably Experienced
Workplace Awkwardness
We all may have experienced awkward moments at school/college or the workplace. Things like waving back to a person who was only waving to someone behind you, or having to run towards an elevator door because your boss is holding it for you, across the hall.
These moments are inevitable and generally attract people who are already confused or introverted.
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Decreasing Awkwardness
- Find common interests and discuss them.
- Encourage others to talk about what interests them.
- Be gentle or help someone out, even if it is on a small thing.
Situations That Lead To Awkwardness
- Walking into a room where you don't know any of the other people.
- Being in a situation in which you don't know what you are supposed to do.
- You are all talking amongst yourself and an unknown person approaches the group.
- When a conversation does not go smoothly.
- Discomfort around food.
- Invading someone else's personal space—or having your own space invaded.
- Not remembering someone or their name or not being remembered.
- Been put in the spotlight or when others start talking about you while you are in the same room.
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- Have frequent check-ins to ensure there is no derailment, or to make any course correction.
- Provide a plan of action that is tangible, measurable and showcases your progress in a visual, clear way.
- Provide daily or weekly updates about your activities and try to appear bold and confident.
Being Transparent With Your Work
- Do not protest if you still get lower-quality work, as it may lead to the boss believing that you should not be given higher-quality work, just like before.
- Be transparent and forthcoming and the work with your boss rather than providing them with bad news at the last moment.
- Do not rush towards becoming a ‘hero’ right away, and try to make steady progress, demonstrating your competence.