It’s full force back into the real world, baby. We’re out here heading back into offices, having boogies in clubs and sitting around tables in bustling restaurants. With all that fun IRL stuff coming back, so too are the odd, er, awkward moments. Do I hug this person hello or shake their hand? Should we talk in this elevator ride or keep quiet ‘till our floor? What should I chat to my Uber driver about for the next 15 minutes?
Ah, it’s been a while since we’ve had to fumble our way through these cringe-worthy social encounters. So naturally, we’re gonna be rusty. There’s not a lot you can do to prepare for these moments, either, unless you want to send yourself spinning with the endless possibilities. But one thing you can do to be as armed as possible, is have some ice breakers up your sleeve. You can smooth out any awkward situation with some primo small talk.
