awkward

[low_delta]

At the memorial service, a woman walked over to me. She smiled and said, "hi Kevin." I managed a smile and said, "hi." I wondered if this was Janey. She said, "I'm jane." I thought, okay, this is Janey. How did she know my name? What do I say to indicate that I know who she is, so I don't look like a complete idiot? How do I say it to not make her feel like an idiot for thinking I didn't know who she was? I should introduce Cindy. Meanwhile... the pause had grown too long, and it suddenly became time to simply move on. So we parted.

Wow, did I look like a fool.

I wanted to speak with her after the service, to try to redeem myself a little bit, but I never got an easy chance.

Comments

[cynnerth.livejournal.com]

Remember when I told you that I stopped her during the socializing afterward to comment and compliment her on her part of the service? I said, "You're Janey, right?" She said, "Yes...and you're with Kevin?" I said yes...but didn't say my name!! At least I don't remember saying it. Double Doh!

I can just hear them whispering to each other...that's the socially retarded couple over there! Or should I say "socially challenged".

[ravengirl.livejournal.com]

number 1~ well-written piece, kev~
i thought it was out of a book or short story at first~
number 2~ heck, everyone has been in similar situations
at one time or another, perhaps even jane herself~
"awkward" says it all~
i'm sorry it's buggin' you~ you're such a friendly fella your own damn self,
i'm sure this is niggling at your brain~
*mwa*

[low-delta.livejournal.com]

In addition to all that, it was right in front of a guy with whom I always have an awkward time with.

[cynnerth.livejournal.com]

It's probably his fault...you froze up in front of him.

[ravengirl.livejournal.com]

aHA!
i blame him!
truly though, you probably had that little
subconscious niggling that occurs regularly
around THAT guy, and it naturally affected you
while he was around~
*sigh* the brain's a funny thing~

[low-delta.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I thought of that. :-)