Socially awkward anime characters are mostly relatable due to their introverted personality. Sometimes, it can stem from childhood trauma, which keeps them from developing strong bonds with others.

It’s crucial to differentiate between being socially awkward and suffering from social anxiety. While the former can make ...

It is a behaviour shaped by our physical and social environment, including social norms and networks.1 Recent advocacy work has seen great strides made in calling for changing the physical (built) ...

If you panic during awkward silences it could elicit deep-seated, primal fears of social acceptance and belonging says Namkje Koudenburg, psychology researcher at the University of Groningen in ...

Psychologist Ty Tashiro, author of "Awkward: The Science of Why We're Socially awkward and Why That's Awesome," explains why awkward people are more likely to demonstrate "striking talent." ...

For some, admitting something they did in a group setting made them an "awkward turtle" is a tongue-in-cheek way to handle a ...

Speaking to The Guardian, the two-time Academy Award, three-time Golden Globe and three-time British Academy Award winner, says “I used to be very socially awkward. Walk into a room. Not know ...