Show Notes
On this episode of The Middle School Mind podcast, we get awkward. Son brings up three awkward situations for us to discuss and we bring up two bonus awkward situations to review.
What does it mean to be Awkward?
To start our episode, Son brings up a really far-off example of an awkward situation that has never happened and will likely never happen.
Son highlights three examples of awkward situations
Potty talk - do you pee in the middle urinal? This article from metro.co.uk highlights the unspoken rules using public urinals
Huggers - how do you handle huggers or people who encroach on your physical space when you’re not a hugger? This article from repeller.com highlights confessions from a non-hugger.
Wedding invitations from long-lost friends - would you feel obligated to go? This Q&A from myneworleans.com answers the question if you have to go to your high school friend’s wedding.
Two bonus awkward situations presented by Father
Seeing teachers outside of work, especially if it’s at their side hustle. Is it weird to see your teachers outside of school? EdSource.org published this article highlighting many teachers who work a second job outside the classroom.
Friend-zoned in middle school! This article from wikihow.com lists 4 Ways to Escape the Friend Zone.
Of course we have to talk about Jeff Bezos on our Awkward Situations episode
Is it getting awkward for our listeners that his name comes up as often as it does in our episodes? This businessinsider.com article talks about the years-long beef between Jeff and Elon.
For more Awkward Situations, check out this article from Lifehacker highlighting 10 Awkward Situations and How to Deal With It.
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The Middle School Mind podcast is taking a little break as we get into the holiday season and look out for new episodes from us in the new year.