Is it normal that i am socially awkward?

Sometimes I think that I get confused in certain social situations when I should know what's going on. For instance, today I went to the post office to pick up mail, and I had to go to the window because all of my mail couldn't fit in the box. The lady came to the window with this big box, and when I was done taking the extra mail, I just stood there. It was only like 10 extra seconds. I think I was waiting for her to put the box away or say goodbye or something. But she was talking to a new customer already, so maybe she just expected me to walk away.

Another time, a few years ago, I was at Six Flags with some friends and accidentally walked down the steps with a girl in our group who was on crutches. In other words, I neglected to stay a couple steps behind so that she could get by.

I also realized that I don't always know that some boy I am talking to is trying to hit on me or ask me out.

In general, I think that I don't know the precise time to do things, like end a conversation. I might prematurely/abruptly end a conversation if I sense that the person doesn't want to be talking to me particularly, but sometimes I am wrong and it's awkward.

Am I normal, or do I perhaps have a social disorder?

The main reason this is on my mind is that I was talking to my friend Megan once, and she told me that a boy we both know has a mild social disorder. When I said I didn't notice that about him, she made a "knowing" face to our other friend, as if to imply that I have one too.

P.S. A few people in college used to call me awkward.

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Comments ( 9 )
  • Marshmallowz

    I'm like u to lol

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  • thanks, i feel much more normal now.

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  • Seustewart

    Well, I'm hitting on you and I'm asking you out. ;) ???

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  • dookeyondoodoo

    Im exactlly like u do i can make a awkward situation quick..... im glad to kno im not the only one. And glad we dnt kno each other that would be tooo awkard.

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  • ThePhilosopher23

    Sounds like Aspergers to me, try seeing a specialist.

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    • I don't have Aspergers because I am able to look people in the eye and I don't go on and on about a particular topic without letting the listener get a word in edge-wise. What makes you an expert on Asperger's? Have a cousin with it?

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  • Pancakes101

    I think it's taking it too far if you call this a social disorder. have more confidence in yourself and do what makes YOU comfortable around people.

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  • thank you, that is a relief. thing is, you would think by now i would be much better socially. i guess some people just put themselves out there more than others.

    p.s. love your username

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  • sandinmyambergerbuns

    some people just have better social skills than others. i wouldnt say you have a disorder because this doesnt seem to be stop you from living a normal life. you might just need to work on your people skills

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