Summary: You’re awkward, but maybe not in the way you think. Psychologist <a href="https://twitter.com/tytashiro">Ty Tashiro</a> explains the hallmarks of social awkwardness, why we’re sensitive to it, and why it’s not such a bad thing. Tashiro is the author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0062429159/?tag=slatmaga-20"><em>Awkward: The Science of Why We’re Socially Awkward and Why That’s Awesome</em></a>. <br><br>In the Spiel, more on Donald Trump’s ‘dear leader’ cabinet meeting. <br>Join <strong>Slate Plus</strong>! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at <a href="http://www.slate.com/gistplus">slate.com/gistplus</a>.
