34 Everyday Encounters That Will Always Be Excruciatingly Awkward

16. Going In For A Kiss And The Other Person Pulls Away

This example is something that is possibly soul destroying for the person who goes in for the kiss and the recovery period afterwards is comparable to the levels of Michael Cera awkwardness. Whether you're not interested in the person romantically or it's a kiss on the cheek at a business conference, just kiss them anyway because they will be cringing at this encounter for weeks to come.
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