On Social Awkwardness

Some years ago, I was in the presence of a group of small children, all of whom looked at me suddenly and chorused, "Awkward!!!"

I was a grown adult at this point in time. I was amazed at their perceptiveness, and unsure of exactly what I'd done that warranted their comment. They were right, though.

I am socially awkward.

And I always have been.

(Yours Truly, circa 2003. My posture is making my eyes twitch.)
Different people probably have differing definitions of what it means to be socially awkwa...