Waiting times while traveling or the 'silence' during a drive can be a bit awkward...Trips with friends or family, waiting in ...

We go to extreme lengths to avoid it, fearing the awkwardness that can accompany it. No matter your age, gender, race, wealth, or social status, it’s something we can all say we’ve feared at one point ...

Let’s be honest: first dates are awkward. No matter how much you might enjoy the person’s company, the pressure of getting to know someone new—especially in a romantic setting—can be overwhelming. But ...

I had just asked a question in a meeting I was running. It was a challenging question, so the responses weren’t exactly forthcoming. As silence filled the air, the tension started to thicken. I was ...

Main textIn the middle of talking with a friend, the conversation suddenly stops."I have to say something," "I don't want ...

It’s always so uncomfortable, isn't it? The two of you are seated at the dinner table, face to face with each other, alone. Well, there's that third wheel friend tagging along named Awkward Silence.