Health, Mental health, Anxiety and Awkward: Today, I faced my social anxiety and went to a chip shop on my...

By sociallyawkward - 26/03/2014 18:06 - United Kingdom - Egham

Today, I faced my social anxiety and went to a chip shop on my own. I tried to have a conversation with the owner, but his thick accent made it difficult. He now knows where I live, what college I go to, and I'm pretty sure I agreed to go to India with him. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/05/2013 20:10 - United States

Today, I went to a local Indian takeaway, since I'm from India originally, and none of my friends speak Hindi. I went up to the counter and placed my order in Hindi with the seemingly Indian owner. He gave me a weird look and said, "Huh? Speak English, ya rimjob." FML

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By EyesofStone - 01/06/2016 01:03 - United States

Today, I decided to work on my social anxiety by ordering some food. I waited in line, practicing my order in my head all the way. When I got to the front, I said my order with no mistakes. The cashier just stared blankly at me until I mumbled, "Never mind..." and left. FML

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By neelloc83 - 02/03/2009 14:22 - United States

Today, I was meeting friends for dinner at an Indian restaurant. I was waiting for the group to arrive and our table to be ready. An Indian man approached me smiling, so I said "We're not ready for our table yet". Then I realized it was my friend's boyfriend who I've met several times. FML

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By mexicandelicacy - 04/03/2012 03:09 - United States

Today, I went to a Mexican restaurant with my family. I got stuck trying to decide whether I should get the fajitas or the tacos. I ended up getting the tacos because I didn't want the fajitas to come in sizzling, and I didn't want to "make a scene". My social anxiety has hit a new low. FML

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By justmyluck? - 18/02/2011 03:02

Today, I ate at Chipotle. There was a girl sitting alone, so I asked if I could eat lunch with her. She said yes, and as I sat down I tried to open my bag of chips. When trying to do so, my hand slipped, and I punched myself in the face. She laughed, and promptly left. FML

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By Joshua Sheldon - 19/09/2015 01:56 - Australia - Adelaide

Today, while working alone, I decided to just try some random impressions, and so I ended up doing a French accent when a customer walked in. To avoid embarrassment, I had to continue faking the accent as he struck up a long conversation with me. FML

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By Anonymous - 08/05/2022 00:00 - United States

Today, my friend fixed me up with a guy from her workplace. I'm painfully shy, so I really appreciated it and was looking forward to meeting him, since she described him as very sweet. Once the date got started, he continuously made fun of my speech impediment, until I finally left in tears. FML

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By NoJob - 24/09/2016 06:41 - United Kingdom - Middlesbrough

Today, I had my first interview. Everything was going well until I made him repeat his name numerous times, as I couldn't understand what he was saying due to his thick accent. FML

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By Anonymous - 08/01/2011 15:15 - Australia

Today, while on my break at work, my workmates convinced me to perform my "Indian accent" piece. Everyone laughed while I was doing it. Everyone, that is, but my Indian boss. FML

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By Anonymous - 03/03/2010 02:37 - United States

Today, I was talking to my best friend about a cute guy that girls are afraid to even speak to, so I then decided to march right up to him and say hello. When he smiled at me, I stood there with my mouth wide open, but I made non-coherent words. He asked me if I was a foreign exchange student. FML

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Wednesday 26 March 2014 23:34

Since you're now friends, get him to give you free chips

nikkipettyfer 24

Wednesday 26 March 2014 23:35

Well have fun in India I guess

Comments

schadenfreud 6

Thursday 27 March 2014 0:42

itd be truly awesome if the aforementioned thick accent was Scottish

MSCCG 16

Thursday 27 March 2014 0:56

Sounds like it went well to me. Congratulations OP!

blueboy154 12

Thursday 27 March 2014 1:10

Hopefully he's a fun person

Shadowbay 18

Thursday 27 March 2014 1:14

Never agree to something when your unsure about it... and stick to topics like pets or something next time.

ZannityZan 13

Thursday 27 March 2014 1:19

That actually sounds like it was probably a successful interaction! And now you might get extras or discounts at the chip shop every now and again when your new friend's feeling generous, which can't be a bad thing. Though maybe next time don't reveal quite so much personal info on a first meeting... Social anxiety can be really hard to deal with... kudos to you for working to combat yours, OP :)

sunshineb81 16

Thursday 27 March 2014 1:49

I say it went well. Good for you for getting out of your comfort zone. Keep it up. Social anxiety is difficult to deal with. Maybe just don't tell folks where you live in the first conversation next time. Otherwise sounds like you may have made a friend.

badblaby 8

Thursday 27 March 2014 2:53

wtf is a chip shop? I'm guessing this didn't take place in the us?

Ray_of_midnight 22

Thursday 27 March 2014 2:56

As long as he didn't swear he was Elvis.

boredgirl123 11

Thursday 27 March 2014 3:33

At least you accomplished something. A lot of people with social anxiety wouldn't have done what you did. Next time just talk to someone you can actually understand!! Good luck. :)