Pauwke Berkers and Yosha Wijngaarden, "A Sociology of Awkwardness: On Social Interactions Going Wrong" (Taylor & Francis, 2025)
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Navigating Post-Pandemic Social Awkwardness
This chapter explores the complexities of social awkwardness in the wake of the pandemic, focusing on three key factors: the absence of social scripts, deviations from them, and execution failures. By analyzing empirical data, the speakers shed light on how relational dynamics and cultural influences shape awkward interactions in various settings, including the workplace and dating.
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