10 Painfully Awkward Moments We've All Been Through

8. 'How're You?' 'I'm Fine Thanks, How About You?' 'Good Thanks, You?'

Shudder. What is wrong with you, Brain? Why must you make me socially inept in such situations? The awkward start is made worse when you're forced to think of something else to say immediately, usually along the lines of, "been up to much?". Painful. That's it, we're going self-employed and opting for home food deliveries. We'll never have to leave the house with all its bumbling small talk again.

7. Having Happy Birthday Sang To You

What are you supposed to do, man? No one tells you this stuff, despite the fact that this should definitely be a vital life lesson. Do you laugh? Do you cry? Do you shake uncontrollably? It's an awkward moment we face at least once a year, and because we're wonderful, helpful creatures at What Culture, here's some ideas on how to fill those dreaded 30 seconds: Pick one person in the room that you don't really know. Whilst they're singing, stare at them fiercely. Don't stop staring tip the song is over, then act like nothing happened. Set your eyebrows on fire with the birthday candles. This should help relieve awkwardness. Throw back your head, roll back your eyes, and raise your drink to their songs of praise. When they're done; rise to your feet, raise your hand and bellow, "AGAIN." Take off your pants. Finish the cake before the song ends. This is all made vastly worse when you're taken to a restaurant for your birthday and some sneaky ratfink tells the waiters that it's your special day. And then they all crowd round, sometimes putting a novelty hat on your head, and sing as if they know and love you, when their eyes are completely dead.