Awkward Things, Part I.

Things that I've been noticing in the past few days, all pretty dang awkward (and good for a chuckle -- maybe even two):

1. That first moment when a movie ends in the theatre and the credits start rolling. Instinct says to turn to the person next to you and say something witty or thought-provoking or critical, but if your fellow movie-goer is the silent type, you end up feeling like a douchebag.

2. Making as though to exit an elevator just as it stalls -- you end up walking toward a closed door in a confined space, looking pretty foolish. And then instead of just chuckling at yourself, you pretend like it didn't happen and insist on facing straight forward anyway, avoiding eye contact.

3. Doing the two-step with an elderly person while trying to cross each other on the sidewalk.

4. Saying "You too!" when the waitress tells you to enjoy your meal.

5. Holding an awkward smile while a kind passerby tries to figure out how to work your camera. Especially awkward when you're among a giant group of people, and yours is the only camera that decides to be difficult.

That is all. Random thoughts, consequent parts to follow.