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Pauwke Berkers and Yosha Wijngaarden, "A Sociology of Awkwardness: On Social Interactions Going Wrong" (Taylor & Francis, 2025)

New Books in Sociology

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Navigating Awkwardness: Social Scripts and Interactions

This chapter delves into the nuances of awkwardness in social situations, especially in a post-pandemic context. It discusses key factors such as the lack of social scripts, unexpected deviations, and the influence of familiarity and cultural differences on social interactions.

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