The Science Of Why You're So Awkward

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  • čas přidán 8. 01. 2024
  • yo
    i have Instagram: / basically_him
    also here's my sources:
    university of Michigan study: isr.umich.edu/news-events/new...
    embarrassment and trust: vcresearch.berkeley.edu/news/...
    hands: www.psychologicalscience.org/...
    • Body language, the pow...
    eye contact: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
    www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
    personal bubbles (IPS) :pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33510...
    i also reference figures from Ty Tashiro's book “awkward: the science of why we’re socially awkward and why that's awesome”
    Exposure: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK327674/

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  • @this.science
    @this.science  Před 4 měsíci +2234

    Sorry if I sound like a 40 year old smoker who really needs to clear their throat. I was sick when recording🤠🤠

    • @wilhelm834
      @wilhelm834 Před 4 měsíci +32

      It's ok 👍

    • @timeywimeybrony
      @timeywimeybrony Před 4 měsíci +5

      Hey, question
      On your one year anniversary, I'm gonna watch all of your videos and maybe live stream it
      Do I have your permission?
      Because it's kind of stealing your content :/

    • @Mars____25
      @Mars____25 Před 4 měsíci +6

      It's okay

    • @srnoice2134
      @srnoice2134 Před 4 měsíci +26

      it's alright pookie bear

    • @stinkyfrenchmen4094
      @stinkyfrenchmen4094 Před 4 měsíci +11

      Don't be awkward

  • @SoRaKe254
    @SoRaKe254 Před 4 měsíci +7777

    im not awkward, they are , imagine saying im awkward because i suggested we use the checkered floor to play chess , and use ourselves as chess pieces

    • @dizo-jp2td
      @dizo-jp2td Před 4 měsíci +250

      God loves you all

    • @Goon_Lagoon69420
      @Goon_Lagoon69420 Před 4 měsíci +136

      Yuh, ppl b sum hypocrites sumtimes

    • @Ssek16
      @Ssek16 Před 4 měsíci +501

      That sounds pretty fun ngl
      And when the enemy is captured you can throw a punch at their jaw so they fall over, just like in the real game. Incredible idea you have there 🗣🔥

    • @ar23x
      @ar23x Před 4 měsíci +99

      Ye, their fault. This seems fun.

    • @RavenheartArts
      @RavenheartArts Před 4 měsíci +74

      That sounds amazing, i would join you

  • @Goon_Lagoon69420
    @Goon_Lagoon69420 Před 4 měsíci +4853

    Awkwardness being labeled as “social inconsistency” was prolly the coolest thing I heard in this video

    • @ARCANE07
      @ARCANE07 Před 3 měsíci +1

      im gonna (awkwardly) abuse the hell out of that term

    • @allianyt
      @allianyt Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@themightycxzeriallord looking too deep

    • @Rybz
      @Rybz Před 3 měsíci +5

      @@allianyt no it makes sense, did u even go half an inch down to understand what they said, we're social creatures, miscommunications between group members its stressing, you see it will be like having someone with a broken leg in your group when youre tryna hunt a tiger together

    • @ryanthelion8319
      @ryanthelion8319 Před 3 měsíci

      Ayo I was thinking the same thing. I hate that “soft” language bs but our boy is calling what it is 😂

    • @Goon_Lagoon69420
      @Goon_Lagoon69420 Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@themightycxzeriallord hey man, I think I was talking about how it sounded so cool, not the lore of awkwardness and what happens if I die, cool paragraph anyways

  • @andrey.skripnik
    @andrey.skripnik Před 4 měsíci +4359

    i genuinely wish every piece of knowledge i hear or see throughout my life were presented in this exact form

    • @dizo-jp2td
      @dizo-jp2td Před 4 měsíci +26

      God loves you all

    • @Cosmo_P0litan
      @Cosmo_P0litan Před 4 měsíci +23

      Why? He just made everything too easy to understand and sacrificed the potential depth the information posed. Simplification, if you will, and perhaps that's your reason too.

    • @Spacebreakaarrhh
      @Spacebreakaarrhh Před 4 měsíci

      @@Cosmo_P0litanSimplification is great to get into sth or even get someone interested in sth. This content is great and there will always be someone else to explain it more in depth for those who got caught

    • @Danismenamoea
      @Danismenamoea Před 4 měsíci +70

      ​@@Cosmo_P0litan History classes aren't fun, I will do everything but try to pay attention to it

    • @BootyRealDreamMurMurs
      @BootyRealDreamMurMurs Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@Cosmo_P0litanabsorbing simple information is important to build a foundation before trying to comprehend and understand more in-depth knowledge.

  • @EchterAlsFake
    @EchterAlsFake Před 4 měsíci +1436

    Don't take life so serious.
    A smile on your face always helps.

  • @Ariste_
    @Ariste_ Před 4 měsíci +1445

    As an ex awkward person myself, i can confidently claim that exposure is the best way. Just a few months ago i moved to another city ,where i knew absolutely no one, for high school. Not first grade but third so everyone had their groups. I remember how anxious i was the first few weeks, but still, i did everything i can to talk to people about things - little, meaningless things cuz appearently thats how small talk works- felt like hell but then i began to realize its not as hard as i thought, people are not really that judgy, they share experiences with me and they genuinely don’t care about the things that make me insecure. Now im almost a social butterfly in just a few months! So try to get out of you comfort zone as soon as you can, it will not be easy at all but will worth it!

    • @orsemcore
      @orsemcore Před 3 měsíci +100

      that was such an awkward thing to say

    • @umloiro3219
      @umloiro3219 Před 3 měsíci +42

      thanks for this :) I just thought I would be like this forever I mean, even if I become a social butterfly it would always be kind of "forced" and not natural. I would rather stay in my comfort zone than forcing myself to be something that I am not.. Now that you said it gets easier and you because this butterfly, I will try my best hahaha :D

    • @EV143
      @EV143 Před 3 měsíci

      ​​​@@umloiro3219same, If I would be more social then I wouldn't be me and I would act all the time, because it is just not natural for me to be very social and it's very draining to be with someone who isn't from my close family for 24 hours straight or even more

    • @kishorejuki5450
      @kishorejuki5450 Před 3 měsíci +5

      ​@😂😂😂orsemcore

    • @wolfzmusic9706
      @wolfzmusic9706 Před 3 měsíci +33

      Think it depends. I've been socially awkward my whole life and have made new friends every two years on average. I recently started uni too and talked to a lot of people at the beginning and go to societies but I'm still awkward. For some people it is inescapable.

  • @BlackDragon-tf6rv
    @BlackDragon-tf6rv Před 4 měsíci +296

    The last advice, "Don't think what you're going to say. Just try to be interested" is the best advice you can ever get.

    • @C00KIEspace
      @C00KIEspace Před 3 měsíci +4

      I wonder what should I do if I am not interested in talking at all, but I need to talk? I can say that this advice is pretty good but it's also important to watch what are you saying or you will end up saying a weird thing

    • @BlackDragon-tf6rv
      @BlackDragon-tf6rv Před 2 měsíci +2

      ​@@C00KIEspace Don't worry too much about being weird, you're gonna sound weird anyways if you are not used to speak. If you need to talk but you're not interested in talking, maybe try to talk about something you enjoy with people that share something in common with you.
      It's not an obligation, just don't stress too much over it.

    • @C00KIEspace
      @C00KIEspace Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@BlackDragon-tf6rv Okay! Thank you :)

    • @aquaponieee
      @aquaponieee Před měsícem

      ​@@BlackDragon-tf6rvbut what if i don't know anything about anything so i can never understand whatever topic anyone is taking about since I know nothing about it and i also don't share anything in common with anyone

    • @BlackDragon-tf6rv
      @BlackDragon-tf6rv Před měsícem +1

      @@aquaponieee Then you know nothing so you can learn a lot from the other person, people love to talk about what they like

  • @jamueI
    @jamueI Před 4 měsíci +336

    Tip: do not think about how much eye contact you're making while talking with people, that's only gonna make you nervous, and then awkward

    • @Ion-Luca-Caragiale
      @Ion-Luca-Caragiale Před 3 měsíci +17

      Yeah, strongly agree, focus more on the conversation in general rather some of its foregoing aspects.
      Sometimes pretty gender makes you feel uneasy, but it is unavoidable. So, accept this and get use to it until you comfortable with it. Experience is everything, and so does the exposure.

    • @jaxonmcalley
      @jaxonmcalley Před 2 měsíci +5

      I was being interviewed for a job and then a tip about eye contact just suddenly appeared in my mind. I started to think what makeup she was wearing and didn't break the eye contact because I was completely lost in my thoughts. I'm still unemployed and a useless shite in this society.

    • @jamueI
      @jamueI Před 2 měsíci

      @@jaxonmcalley don't be so hard on yourself, you'll find a great job somewhere if you haven't already found one, all you need to do is uninstal league of legends

  • @elokin300
    @elokin300 Před 3 měsíci +607

    Alternatively, you could reduce your social contact so much to the point the anxiety loops back around to being confident because you don’t even remember why you were afraid of people anymore

    • @hoa3901
      @hoa3901 Před 3 měsíci +83

      unironically what happened to me before and after quarantine

    • @westernfxpler
      @westernfxpler Před 3 měsíci +18

      this sounds easier

    • @Sarah_T871
      @Sarah_T871 Před 3 měsíci +27

      as someone who has been unconsciously using this strategy for many moons, I can confirm it has not worked!

    • @tadassmolskas3014
      @tadassmolskas3014 Před 3 měsíci +14

      Basically a factory reset.

    • @Tevin-MK
      @Tevin-MK Před 3 měsíci +1

      The Pac-Man Universe

  • @miguelangelsb_
    @miguelangelsb_ Před 3 měsíci +382

    What has really worked for me over the years has been to just be honest and say to the other person: "I'm really nervous", or "I'm not sure what to do with my hands right now" for example, and always with a laughing or similing tone. Everyone can relate to being awkward, and it can help you a lot to break the ice. Being honest about your vulnerabilities and immediate feelings in turn makes others more comfortable being with you, in my experience.

    • @insankamil2909
      @insankamil2909 Před 3 měsíci +25

      predator have instinc to eat the weaker one. but human have more emphaty than a brutal predator. they just need to be informed, or collective consent, so no rule will be broken, certainty, no confution

    • @insankamil2909
      @insankamil2909 Před 3 měsíci

      how does it feel being true humanist?
      note. don't listen onto the capitalists or hedonists. i'd love to guard my humanists friend

    • @atypicalmatias
      @atypicalmatias Před 2 měsíci

      @@insankamil2909ok then try instead

    • @Turbopro27
      @Turbopro27 Před měsícem +2

      I feel like that could work but for the target audience, not very social people, it could be more awkward it works if u do it right tho

  • @handsoapjack7456
    @handsoapjack7456 Před 4 měsíci +656

    Im not socially awkward or struggle in social settings, but this is still good advice to keep in mind when talking to people.

    • @LinkRammer
      @LinkRammer Před 4 měsíci +7

      How

    • @krembryle7903
      @krembryle7903 Před 4 měsíci +9

      Why are you here then, normie? The last thing we need is for socially acceptable people to be even more socially acceptable 😭

    • @starstencahl8985
      @starstencahl8985 Před 4 měsíci +88

      @@krembryle7903Quick advice, just stop talking like that and stop talking about other people like that

    • @Danismenamoea
      @Danismenamoea Před 4 měsíci +8

      ​​@@krembryle7903 0:02. Does this answer your question?

    • @notslow4970
      @notslow4970 Před 4 měsíci +42

      ​@@krembryle7903 gatekeeping self improvement is craaazy

  • @vant3a
    @vant3a Před 4 měsíci +89

    my social-extroverted sister always tells me that if you expose yourself to uncomfortable situations, you get used to it. but that's the problem 😭 I despise awkward situations... so I avoid people altogether 💀

    • @Alesti5
      @Alesti5 Před 3 měsíci +11

      You do get used to it and stop caring

    • @ICanSmellThatZaza
      @ICanSmellThatZaza Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yeah, I absolutely hate embarrassing myself in front of everyone

    • @matchau.u885
      @matchau.u885 Před 3 měsíci +13

      She is true tho, I've struggled with social anxiety for 3 yrs and now I can say that I'm able to start conversations with people and properly socialize with my peers. Yeah I'm still a bit nervous but like, the feeling of confidence you get after overcoming such a life crippling hardship is insane 🙏🙏

    • @dbg5438
      @dbg5438 Před měsícem

      nice profile picture

    • @aquaponieee
      @aquaponieee Před měsícem

      ​​@@Alesti5I have gotten used to it 5 years ago and stopped caring. it has only gotten significantly worse over time. i never talk with anyone, noone ever tries talking to me, and interactions never go well, always feel uncomfortable and never last, but i still try to force myself into social situations just for the sake of it even though i feel horrible around people

  • @ava130
    @ava130 Před 4 měsíci +314

    Ok so for all those awkward ppl out there (and this is coming from someone that was/occasionally is still awkward), I found that I was super anxious and worried sm abt those awkward silences more than actually knowing how to continue a conversation. I got my first job in 2021, started off by not talking to anyone, and then slowly got more comfortable with my coworkers and just took a risk and started talking. Ended up becoming friends with everyone, became really social and talkative, learned how to continue conversations and keep eye contact, etc, etc.
    I think the best advice I can give to those who have paralyzing social anxiety is to just breathe and embrace it. Live in the moment and enjoy the conversation, and force yourself out of your comfort zone (as hard as it is). I feel sm better now knowing I can at least fake confidence even if I’m feeling super awkward.

    • @YurikoKataoka
      @YurikoKataoka Před 4 měsíci +6

      Im schizophrenic which causes me to get super anxious in social situations but the thing you said is what I try too and whats helped me the most
      I am already awkward because of my disorder which is why most of the time people say I do drugs or so. Thats why I fear to interact with people

    • @nefigarcia3673
      @nefigarcia3673 Před 3 měsíci +17

      The hardest thing for me to do is to continue a conversation. When that happens I start to lose confidence and go back to being more awkward

    • @kingpotato1022
      @kingpotato1022 Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks a lot

    • @LiveType
      @LiveType Před 3 měsíci +14

      This is excellent advice. Me from 15 years ago wholeheartedly agrees. It definitely works. Awkwardness is 100% a lack of practice unless you're ungodly levels of autistic. Practice more and you'll become less awkward. Just like any other skill.
      Nobody to practice with? No problem! While not quite as effective, this still works:
      Get your phone out, stand up, and record yourself yapping for 5 minutes straight. Can't talk for 5 minutes without interruption? Sure you can. Talk about anything. Then watch yourself back and cringe. Try again but try to correct any "cringe" behavior. Boring af? Try to make it less boring next time. Rinse and repeat a solid 100 times and you'll see pretty significant improvement. Write things down and track it.

    • @TheJuutuupperi
      @TheJuutuupperi Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks for sharing, almost the same thing happened to me too! When I started at my job I was awkward and suffered from social anxiety I guess, and I chose not to talk to anyone. I just did my job and basically talked to no one and once the shift was over went home. This lasted for like three monts until I was like the heck I'm doing, I think it would make this job more bearable if I actually interacted with people. So just started talking to coworkers and it wasn't even that awkward, the conversations became longer and I made friends.

  • @existentialbowlofnoodles2495
    @existentialbowlofnoodles2495 Před 4 měsíci +135

    It’s best not to overthink how to not look awkward. The best and only relevant advice is to first be confident which is its own complex issue and secondly understand social cues. When it comes to social cues it’s virtually impossible to achieve social fluency by consciously implementing “tactics”, this will lead only to even more awkwardness alongside a debilitating serving of social anxiety, believe me I’ve been there. Truly socially adept people are never stuck in their own head about how others around them are perceiving them, they are present and in tune with those they are conversing with rather than trying to control how they are seen. Now if your not naturally receptive of the necessary cues your either one of two things, severely autistic or lacking in consistent exposure to social environments, the latter is more probable. Best thing you can do is be around more people daily to train your subconscious mind to do the work for you so your conscious mind has room to spare for engaging the complexities presented in the mutual topic at hand. Social interaction is far too complicated to try and control, you must develop the power of your social intuition through the reluctant means of exposure if you ever want to attain charisma.

    • @Justjoshin99
      @Justjoshin99 Před 3 měsíci +3

      This is very insightful, and I appreciate your knowledge on this topic. I myself am very awkward, it used to be a lot worse but as time passed and I had more exposure, it has gotten better. I have gotten myself to a point where I’m not necessarily content with myself but I know enough about social interactions to at least look ok most of the time, so basically I’ve gotten good at faking it. In order to actually feel less awkward all together, I haven’t really gotten that part down yet. I know it involves more exposure in regards to social environments but I can’t help constantly overthinking and over analyzing pretty much any scenario I find myself in. I constantly feel like I have to explain myself to people or make them understand me for me to be comfortable around them. I always feel like I have to tell everyone everything about myself upon the second I meet them so they’ll accept me and I won’t feel pressured by them to live up to their preexisting expectations. So I understand that I need more exposure and I have to train myself in those areas but how exactly do you propose I should confront the overthinking/over analyzing aspect of all this?

    • @OGpostaldude
      @OGpostaldude Před 3 měsíci +8

      Autism doesn't have "severity" levels. It has a spectrum of needs "levels". I (autistic person) can socialize very well, but I can't "read people" unless they tell me what they're thinking/feeling because I don't think it's logical to assume these things. Why? Body language isn't universal. Not even remotely. I won't guess how anyone is thinking or feeling because it isn't my job. It isn't anyone's. It's everyone's job to communicate in a clear and healthy way. Guessing people's feelings and basing my reactions on my guesses is a recipe for disaster. Direct communication and giving clarity makes life easier for everyone in the end. I suggest that people with trauma related to socializing (most autistic people) surround themselves with people who don't shame them for their "oddness". Essentially, being around people you DON'T need to socially mask with will make a huge difference. No amount of exposing yourself to inconsiderate people will make you more tolerant of mistreatment or social alienation. Essentially, I think everyone needs to find their "tribe" and not focus on seeking the approval of others that would've never accepted them for who they really are anyway. A lot of people are scared to socialize because of trauma through social ostracization/bullying.

    • @elbiballo
      @elbiballo Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you so much

    • @schwa4883
      @schwa4883 Před 3 měsíci

      This is amazing advice!

  • @Frog_Wizard801
    @Frog_Wizard801 Před 4 měsíci +281

    Me: “My autism can me feel really awkward in social situations, I’m gonna watch this video and see if there might be a solution”
    Video:” one way of measuring awkwardness is by using an autism test”
    Me: “welp, guess I’ll die”

    • @cameronschyuder9034
      @cameronschyuder9034 Před 3 měsíci +33

      Things that may help:
      1) masking
      2) be around people who don't perceive your awkward traits as awkward, or otherwise don't make a big deal over them

    • @stick3908
      @stick3908 Před 3 měsíci

      But preferably the later, masking is kinda exhausting, your friends won’t really know you, and it affects your mental health e.c.t.@@cameronschyuder9034

    • @pigster117
      @pigster117 Před 3 měsíci +20

      Fake it till you make it.

    • @xpumpkinxe
      @xpumpkinxe Před 3 měsíci +4

      I was thinking the same thing LMAO

    • @soupster857
      @soupster857 Před 3 měsíci +44

      I'm autistic and I think I'm fairly good at social stuff.
      some stuff that's helped me:
      1) linking what the other person is taking about to my current hyperfixation or special interest
      2) instead of making eye contact, I look at their forehead or nose
      3) practising common scenarios in a mirror (job interview, small talk on the bus etc)
      4) giving myself off time after a long day of masking/talking to spend time with myself in silence
      5) finding understanding friends that I can unmask around (especially helps if they're also autistic!!)
      I'm very high-masking so I've been a social chameleon my whole life but when I get home I completely crash and go mute. It's okay to put on a pretend face for strangers and coworkers if you give yourself time to recover at home and with friends :)
      Hope this helps!

  • @kaelanmcquerry1285
    @kaelanmcquerry1285 Před 4 měsíci +93

    Im curiously uncomfortable to be around so this is perfect for me. I decided to help with this to go to a club on my birthday, by myself, I didn't drink, and I just danced. Stood in the middle of the crowd and just moved with those funky beats. Didn't go out with the expectation of meeting anyone. I went home alone but it was the best feeling. I highly suggest this to anyone and everyone (sorry teenagers, you cant) Im in know way "better" but now im a little more comfortable in my skin, and I can tell that in my everyday interactions with people.

    • @piuthemagicman
      @piuthemagicman Před 4 měsíci +11

      I have a similar story, forever have felt awkward but 5 years ago I started to go and sing sober karaoke in full bars at weekends. Has helped a LOT :)

    • @kaelanmcquerry1285
      @kaelanmcquerry1285 Před 4 měsíci +5

      @@piuthemagicmanKaraoke requires people to look at you, draws attention to yourself. That's a little too advanced for my blood. No alcohol too? crazy.

    • @officialpaulsinwill
      @officialpaulsinwill Před 4 měsíci +7

      That was pretty brave of you haha

    • @kaelanmcquerry1285
      @kaelanmcquerry1285 Před 4 měsíci

      @@officialpaulsinwill More like desperate, I didnt talk to any body. Not sure if sarcasm

    • @Keister00
      @Keister00 Před 4 měsíci +6

      @@kaelanmcquerry1285 at least you actually went out in a social area and had a bit of fun. some people can't bear the idea of going places by Themselves.

  • @guikentaro
    @guikentaro Před 4 měsíci +20

    I can assure you that exposure really helps against anxiety! You just gotta remember people really don't care about you and the more you socialize, less anxious you'll be!

  • @alexandru1d60
    @alexandru1d60 Před 4 měsíci +25

    OMG, you condense valuable information into a short time and explain it in a non-boring, fun and simple way that anyone can understand. What a great discovery 👏

  • @JoaoAntonio-ox5vf
    @JoaoAntonio-ox5vf Před 4 měsíci +2

    i dont think this video could have been released in better timing
    your way of presenting the points was professional and so relaxed, differently from the other videos around youtube actually made me think and want to get my ass up and fix my problems!
    earned a loyal subscriber bro, thx

  • @tdawgGD
    @tdawgGD Před 4 měsíci +4

    your videos are so interesting, they’re concise and to the point, and definitely deserve the massive spur in channel growth lately :D

  • @Brambrew
    @Brambrew Před 4 měsíci +15

    I'm not awkward but I do frequently remember awkward things I said and did.
    My brain serves me embarrassing memories on a platter and I cringe with every bite.

  • @dezcollington1350
    @dezcollington1350 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I LOVE your videos, thank you for creating these for our education and entertainment 🙌🏾

  • @Arthur_da_dog
    @Arthur_da_dog Před 4 měsíci +2

    I love the video log at the end so much 😂please keep doing them forever. It makes you just that much better than others.

  • @brodoxl
    @brodoxl Před 4 měsíci +12

    this channel had less than 10k subs on christmas, now it has more than 150k. and i completely understand why. This is amazing

  • @BullDeerAryu_
    @BullDeerAryu_ Před 4 měsíci +9

    The experience part is pretty true, same with the “less ‘attack plan’ more ‘focus on what they’re saying’” I always ask follow up questions about the topic and occasionally add in my own anecdote. Works like a charm.

  • @smudden9373
    @smudden9373 Před 4 měsíci +11

    I had to pause half way through to comment, that this video is cracking me up while I’m genuinely trying to learn stuff 😭
    I wish every educational video was in this exact format.

  • @999b0a
    @999b0a Před 2 měsíci +2

    Usually the people who give the best advice struggled the most, so thank you for making this video and sharing what you know.

  • @just_perfect0
    @just_perfect0 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I think you are a great person to listen too , I understood more in 5 min than I would have understood in any 1hour long lectures , thanks buddy keep it up🤝🤝

  • @aashayrane8555
    @aashayrane8555 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I get so frustrated because I’m not an awkward person but when I’m with someone who is awkward makes me feel so awkward. I don’t feel comfortable being myself because I know that they’re constantly analysing and judging. It’s not that deep but when they start analysing it freaks me out and makes me awkward.

  • @MaloKiwi7
    @MaloKiwi7 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Can’t wait for you to blow up, you make great high quality content that’s well put together!

  • @rayyanj7190
    @rayyanj7190 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Bro you freaking blew you had 5k subs when I subscribed. Keep up the good work!

  • @MikeJ2525
    @MikeJ2525 Před 4 měsíci +2

    You’re channel will hit a million subs by the summer. You’re content is so good bro!

  • @shred_til_we_ded
    @shred_til_we_ded Před 4 měsíci +14

    this. Is the definition of I didn’t know I needed this but now it’s all I want to watch

  • @JayYeahJustJay
    @JayYeahJustJay Před 4 měsíci +7

    Never knew my severe awkwardness and why she said “Noo you’re not my type” would be made into a completely researched video

  • @waltuhwhite9975
    @waltuhwhite9975 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Just binged all your vids. KEEP THEM COMING! I’ve always wanted to know how cameras work, in case you need a video idea.

  • @trustnoh0es
    @trustnoh0es Před 4 měsíci

    You will be big, man, I hope you know that, keep the grind up, love ur videos!

  • @BLXCO
    @BLXCO Před 4 měsíci +26

    You never fail to fill me with warm joy

  • @ukraineme96
    @ukraineme96 Před 4 měsíci +7

    My man has put out 8 videos and he’s already on my short list of channels where I click and watch the video as soon as I see it’s uploaded no matter what.

  • @JorFishStix
    @JorFishStix Před 3 měsíci

    So happy watching this channel grow so much so quickly

  • @divyanshinegi5266
    @divyanshinegi5266 Před 4 měsíci +1

    youre just brilliant, i cannot think of any other channel on youtube as educational and as fun as "this."

  • @KlearlyJonas
    @KlearlyJonas Před 4 měsíci +34

    You are a big motivation for me - you prove that you can make it from zero to hero in literally months. Keep up the great work dude

  • @kuramisaga
    @kuramisaga Před 4 měsíci +13

    your videos are so informative and are made in such a way so that's it's so easily digestible to the average person. keep it up!

  • @forbidden_muffin
    @forbidden_muffin Před 3 měsíci

    200k in one month keep this GOING man i love these

  • @lukemorgan1531
    @lukemorgan1531 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I'm not awkward, but I will make sure all the awkward people I know hear this advice. Also you're welcome for the tip. I hope my contribution means the channel flourishes

  • @painlesskun3959
    @painlesskun3959 Před 3 měsíci +3

    ...... I cant believe he pushed me into an awkward state when I moved down without liking or commenting......

  • @thatWalkingman2141
    @thatWalkingman2141 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for making This. video; I am such an awkward person and I really needed This.

  • @morezco
    @morezco Před 3 měsíci

    Oh man this channel found another one of them golden formats. Well done

  • @origamiwithabi2526
    @origamiwithabi2526 Před 4 měsíci +3

    "THIS" is awesome ❤

  • @name_adi
    @name_adi Před 3 měsíci +2

    4:30 FINALLY!!
    Please. If you socially awkward or anxious just focus on having more interactions and failing.
    And then if you don't want to fail that much, just focus on the other person and be genuinely interested in them and their life.
    If you do that, let me tell you honey, you'll *never* run out of shit to talk bout. Like really.
    (Yk cause like just like you think bout yourself and your life, others also do )

  • @reaper_killer130
    @reaper_killer130 Před 4 měsíci

    Yooo 🔥, i really needed this vid i can’t describe how thankful i am , love ur channel and ur montage and ur content, u r the only channel i have with notification button on (out of 122 channels) Hope u have an amazing week

  • @FishInPan
    @FishInPan Před 3 měsíci

    I have found my new favourite channel. Thank you❤

  • @stevensen6541
    @stevensen6541 Před 4 měsíci +34

    4:27
    -The best way to treat social anxiety is:
    Please not that one, please not that one, please not tha-
    - Exposure! :D
    EVERY DAMN TIME!

  • @ramuk1933
    @ramuk1933 Před 3 měsíci +14

    My eye contact advice: 0% eye contact, 100% not caring because it's overrated and creepy. I don't understand why staring at people is not only acceptable but expected.

    • @ramuk1933
      @ramuk1933 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Then it mentions autism...
      [✓] Autistic
      [✓] ADHD
      [✓] Weird and proud of it

    • @Htiy
      @Htiy Před 3 měsíci

      You might have autism

  • @MBT29
    @MBT29 Před 4 měsíci

    the best video in the best moment, this channel is so underrated

  • @emm4148
    @emm4148 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Bro u finally thought me wat to do with my hands after all these years thank u so much 😭

  • @mazeofmemoriez
    @mazeofmemoriez Před 3 měsíci +13

    so you're telling me I get nervous and all awkward around people that I'm really interested in & would like to socialize with, because I focus too much on how I'm presenting myself?! that makes so much sense

  • @pixelatedgirl
    @pixelatedgirl Před 3 měsíci +5

    Also another way to be less scared of social interaction is to simply NOT care. Like just NOT give a fuck about what the outcome is going to be. So I recommend practicing on people that you don't really care about (in terms of how they perceive you or what their impression of you is). But again, I just say this because my entire social skills depend on the fact that I don't give (much of) a fuck about my image. The more you care, the more you're likely to fumble. BUT NOTE THIS--Caring about your image is DIFFERENT from wanting to make a good impression. You can always dress well, smell good, and smile and stuff. Those are things you CAN control. Most of what you say and DO socially though really can't be predicted after a certain extent and my personal method is to just YOLO it.

    • @gabby-ue8sh
      @gabby-ue8sh Před 2 měsíci +2

      You just motivated me so much ahahaha

  • @thewayofway1
    @thewayofway1 Před 3 měsíci

    You are blowing up so fast omg. Keep it up!

  • @fredpickett3612
    @fredpickett3612 Před 3 měsíci

    bro blew up in a few amazing vids. with some of the funniest humor around gotta love it

  • @michellegeller813
    @michellegeller813 Před 3 měsíci +36

    When I feel awkward, I like to loudly acknowledge it by saying straight up "Wow. This is really awkward." and do a stage bow.
    Usually the other person or people are very relieved and/or curious, laugh, and we go about the situation, significantly less awkward :)

    • @jmc_solver
      @jmc_solver Před 3 měsíci +10

      I would laugh awkwardly in that situation because telling someone they are wholly unfunny makes everything more awkward by a tenfold.

    • @phosphosaurus6902
      @phosphosaurus6902 Před 3 měsíci +5

      i just fart so it negates all the awkwardness

    • @matchau.u885
      @matchau.u885 Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@phosphosaurus6902LMAOO

    • @jmc_solver
      @jmc_solver Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@phosphosaurus6902 you do you brother

  • @remington6180
    @remington6180 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Instructions unclear, I am now in a stranger's house celebrating their birthday party.

  • @BurnedWardrobe
    @BurnedWardrobe Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you. Needed this.

  • @jayy3759
    @jayy3759 Před 3 měsíci

    I fucking love your work, this is peak ir information, humor and relatability

  • @Chickitten
    @Chickitten Před 3 měsíci +3

    Honestly what really helps is be awkward and weird on purpouse 😜

  • @ramenoodles3267
    @ramenoodles3267 Před 4 měsíci +4

    I just took that autism inventory, and scored a 23. I am on the border of autism, and I am very akward.

  • @mrcloak101
    @mrcloak101 Před 4 měsíci

    Just recently discovered your channel and i can just tell you are going to be huge

  • @r4nd0mStuff
    @r4nd0mStuff Před 4 měsíci

    Your videos are awesome, bro. I was reaching down for the subscribe button only to realize that you weren't a super popular channel I just discovered, and that you were the cool small channel I found a few weeks ago. Keep it up 👍

  • @Satellite111
    @Satellite111 Před 3 měsíci +3

    You're awkward because you watch stuff like this. Be the way you are and be so confidently. Believe me, you don't want to be "normal".

  • @aaronnikels5706
    @aaronnikels5706 Před 4 měsíci +10

    What advice would you give for people specifically who are socially awkward not because of anxiety but because of “social inconsistency”, or being higher than average on the spectrum?

    • @nevill1947
      @nevill1947 Před 4 měsíci +11

      Wondering the same thing, this helps nothing. But considering all the positive comments it seems to help out neurotypical people

    • @ennik7162
      @ennik7162 Před 4 měsíci +4

      fr. i don't know if i'm autistic or not but i just feel like i don't belong anywhere and i feel like socializing is something i have to achieve and i don't know how to do that.

    • @Keister00
      @Keister00 Před 4 měsíci

      @@ennik7162 interact with others and reflect on the experiences. read the room and especially watch the words you say. some autistic people have a tendency to say unnecessary things or they may drag on certain topics. BUT I think being confident or at least acting confident (comfortable in your own skin) can make the conversation just a bit more smoother. remember though that you don't want to be focused on yourself all the time and more on the person you're interacting with. good luck yall 👍

    • @I-io8ee
      @I-io8ee Před 4 měsíci

      Ropemaxx

    • @aaronnikels5706
      @aaronnikels5706 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@I-io8ee 💀 (literally)

  • @toleen8316
    @toleen8316 Před 3 měsíci

    This is actually really helpful, thank you. I never know what to do with mu hands but you’ve saved me

  • @Nick2foolish
    @Nick2foolish Před 4 měsíci

    I luv ur vids broskie, they make complicated stuff look easy, like your record one, remember me when ur up

  • @Cosmo_P0litan
    @Cosmo_P0litan Před 4 měsíci +14

    Interesting point about the scale used to determine normality, awkwardness, and autism. It seems you could interchange the term "weird" with "awkward" as well, and it seems those closer to having a form of ASD are "weirder" than the average. Perhaps through trial and error with training, somebody could overcome these social obstacles.

  • @viktordyrby7804
    @viktordyrby7804 Před 3 měsíci +3

    0:33 But that handshake is clearly done left handed. That's unfair for the bro fister

  • @blackerpii9759
    @blackerpii9759 Před 3 měsíci

    thats a life saving video bro thank you

  • @gremloid
    @gremloid Před 3 měsíci +4

    its because people around me cant handle my autistic swag

  • @littlelobsters3850
    @littlelobsters3850 Před 4 měsíci +5

    at this point i just accept it. if i do something insanely embarrassing ive learned to forgive myself/just laugh at myself. Sometimes ill do embarrassing things on purpose just to train the muscle, like finding a random stranger on the street and offering them a sip of my redbull, or telling fellow straight men that i would make out with them for seven dollars and a fruitcup. Its all in the mind gentlemen.

    • @3n3j0t4
      @3n3j0t4 Před 4 měsíci +1

      you might be sp3d

    • @littlelobsters3850
      @littlelobsters3850 Před 4 měsíci

      @@3n3j0t4 oh yeah no i certainly am i display signs of borderline personality disorder, autism and ADHD im basically a fruit shake with eyes

    • @3n3j0t4
      @3n3j0t4 Před 3 měsíci

      @@littlelobsters3850 wow you’re the least funny and most obnoxious person I’ve ever seen online

  • @__spyguy__
    @__spyguy__ Před 4 měsíci +1

    Actually underrated channel, keep it up!

  • @joahangallegos5363
    @joahangallegos5363 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for this insight this will help me greatly (proceeds to still be an awkward mess)

  • @xerxes4real
    @xerxes4real Před 4 měsíci +7

    That autism point in the video was too relatable being autistic

  • @IStMl
    @IStMl Před 3 měsíci +7

    3:13 wtf is an inches

    • @ansjeliek
      @ansjeliek Před 3 měsíci +4

      12-18 inches are 30-40 centimeters

  • @FiresideMoon47
    @FiresideMoon47 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Glad to see this channel blow up 😄

  • @dianlabuschagne2239
    @dianlabuschagne2239 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Keep the vids coming!

  • @ogahmaddhanil
    @ogahmaddhanil Před 4 měsíci +3

    what i hate is that the background of his video are usually black, so sometimes i just stare at my big nose

  • @adrianbaskerville1958
    @adrianbaskerville1958 Před 4 měsíci

    This CZcams channel that I randomly found one early Morning has become my new favorite thing

  • @VulcanicYT
    @VulcanicYT Před 4 měsíci +1

    Me taking a screenshot of being subscribed to this channel before it hits a million. I took a screenshot when this channel had 36k on the 30th of December. Hella growth and I knew it

  • @exstacc1886
    @exstacc1886 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Look, I'm autistic, I'm NEVER going to fucking hold my eye contact. It makes me feel like I'm looking into hell
    Another thing about autism causing social "inconsistency", I understand. I feel like its correlated to accent changing, sometimes my accent changes from Midwestern to Southern depending on who I'm talking to, but it comes as naturally to me as changing my tone in a sentence I'm writing to capture a different audience, like writing in different genres. I always look for the right input to continue a conversation I thought about in my head beforehand rather than reading the room, and it leaves the effect that I'm completely oblivious (I am) of my surroundings.
    --Another (another) thing about autism is that its a fucking clusterfuck of different symptoms and some people who have Asperger's can seem like the most socially awkward people imaginable and they're somehow UNFAZED BY IT

  • @TheScienceEnthusiast
    @TheScienceEnthusiast Před 4 měsíci

    Haha. Love this. Great work brother.

  • @damysterius2026
    @damysterius2026 Před 3 měsíci

    Holy shit dude, youre videos are bangers keep it up!!

  • @user-xt7vj2im7g
    @user-xt7vj2im7g Před 2 měsíci +2

    Having aspergers and social anxiety, awkwardness is a big part of my life. Im glad i can recognize awkwardness and try to avoid it (unlike others on the spectrum) but having to be constantly self conscious about everything takes a toll makes me feel like im not sincere. My aspergers Has made me Overthink basic social stuff and having to remeber every painful detail sucks but it has helped me sometimes. Having high intellect is a curse and a blessing because though im able to understand the social aspect of life to a decent level and aply it i never truly comprehend the why which can make me seem emotionally distant and ignorant of others perspectives. I hate being so shy and nervous.

  • @ethyr
    @ethyr Před 3 měsíci

    the advice at the end was so simple but so true

  • @matthewserraino8919
    @matthewserraino8919 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I will be here for every one of your uploads

  • @borisbalog7841
    @borisbalog7841 Před 3 měsíci

    I genuinely love this video. Haven't watched much of your content, but I plan to now.
    Keep on going, this is genuinely hilarious and informative at the same time.
    All the best

  • @Splash029
    @Splash029 Před 4 měsíci +1

    It’s insane how fast this channel grows

  • @MegaDrainProductions
    @MegaDrainProductions Před 3 měsíci

    Charisma On Command has really helped get over my social anxiety and general awkwardness whether it's around friends, family, or even on dates. Even though they have tons of videos breaking each thing down to a science and gives very specific examples, sometimes I like watching short to the point videos like this to remind myself that it really doesn't have to be that complicated.

  • @qthelucky
    @qthelucky Před 3 měsíci

    There is literally no way you only have 200k! New favorite youtuber

  • @dytroxigen9651
    @dytroxigen9651 Před 3 měsíci

    169k in one month. fully deserved for this genius content. keep up man ♥

  • @HappyDay2283
    @HappyDay2283 Před 4 měsíci

    best channel on yt atm. keep it up

  • @lizpena2875
    @lizpena2875 Před 2 měsíci

    I love your channel. Thank you.

  • @__presston
    @__presston Před 4 měsíci +1

    this is the fastest growth i’ve ever witnessed I’m so glad to have been there before a 100k

    • @Splash029
      @Splash029 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Same, I was here at 30K and was like damn the quality is good and now he got 150K

  • @alaapro3453
    @alaapro3453 Před 2 měsíci

    The editing... PURE GOLD