socially awkward

[notjenschiz]

Originally published at Jason's Fresh Produce. You can comment here or there.

Have you ever been in one of those situations where someone is talking just a little too loud? Maybe you’re a big hungover, or they’re a bit deaf; either way, it’s awkward to say “please lower your voice,” especially to a boss or someone who is already angry.

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[doctorray]

I predict that this need will evaporate rapidly as widespread and consistent IPod and Bluetooth usage degrades adult hearing at an increasingly young age.

That, and within a generation nobody will be talking to anyone else anyway - they'll all be texting...

[aaronjv]

What?! SPEAK UP, I CAN'T HEAR YOU!

I think the universal gesture is the horizontal palm gently moving vertically.