How do you get out of an awkward situation? For example, you say something awkward without realizing it and everyone looks at you like “wtf?”

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1. “So anyway…” and move it along to something else, bonus points if you clap our hands together when saying anyway lol

2. If you say something awkward without realizing it and everyone looks at you like wtf, the best thing to do is to laugh it off and apologize.

3. Depends on the specific context and situation.

4. I’ve gotten the best reactions from saying “well that was awkward” and laughing at yourself along with everyone. We all have these moments.

5. Pretend to check my phone lol

6. Just laugh and go like “oops, my bad, that was way too (intrusive, presumptuous, blunt, etc). So anyways…”

7. Own the moment, fess up to the mistake / awkwardness / cringe moment / whatever, read the room and make light of it or apologise or whatever is needed, and move on.