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How can I stand more confidently?
7 Ways to Appear Confident (When You’re Really Not)
- Stand tall. Take up space by standing tall.
- Make eye contact.
- Don’t fidget.
- Speak slowly and clearly.
- Allow silences.
- Keep your hands visible.
- Take big steps.
Why do I look awkward in photos?
One big reason why you don’t look your best in photos is that you become hyper aware of yourself and as a result, you pose your body in a stiff and awkward position! Fix this by having something to interact with like a cup, phone or bag to hold, sunglasses to put on or a sleeve to adjust.
How do I stop acting like a weirdo?
Here are a few of my key strategies to help you not be weird and act naturally around people.
- Understand that most people aren’t ‘normal’
- Learn the difference between obnoxious and weird.
- Think about the purpose of social rules.
- Be flexible in how you think about social rules.
- Be warm and approachable.
How can I be less awkward around other people?
Develop your confidence. Though developing your confidence is easier said than done, you need to work on improving your self-worth if you want to be less awkward. Part of being awkward stems from feeling like you just don’t “get it,” and don’t know how to act around people who all look like they know what they’re doing.
What is awkwardness and why does it matter?
Awkwardness can become a problem if you have a hard time reading social cues. As a result, you might act in a way that isn’t appropriate for a situation. That can make people feel uncomfortable. There are many ways to be awkward in a way that can make it harder to befriend people.
Why do people feel awkward in social situations?
Another reason that people feel awkward is because they feel like they just don’t know what to do in a social situation, and find themselves constantly saying something inappropriate or misreading social cues.
For example, by looking at people in a cafe or paying attention to subtleties in how people interact in movies. Look for subtle changes in body language, facial expression, tone of voice, or things they say that have underlying meanings. This will help you be better at reading cues so you can avoid social awkwardness.