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‘Ang Pinaka’s’ guide to the top 10 most awkward social situations
Have you ever found yourself in a very embarrassing social situation? Together with our guest panelistas, TV and Film Director Jose Javier Reyes, 106.7 Energy FM DJ Mr. Fu, 90.7 Love Radio DJ Nicole Hiyala, Spot.ph Writer Ria Limjap, and Psychologist Miss Ali Gui, we listed down the top 10 most cringe-worthy moments you can experience and ways on how to handle them.
10. Dress up as twins day
The situation: You are in a social function when you see a person wearing the exact same clothes. Oops, looks like someone forgot the memo!
Your gameplan: Ignore her or learn to accessorize if you think your outfit is really common. According to one of our panelists, Nicole Hiyala, “Patalbugan na lang sa pagdadala, joke-joke na lang. Huwag nating seryosohin ang mga bagay-bagay sa buhay.”
9. Every day dilemma: Push or Pull?
The situation: Well, some people don’t even bother to read the signs so they end up pushing the door that has a very visible “pull” sign on it.
Your gameplan: Instead of giving other people the look as part of your major “defense mechanism,” just admit your mistake and laugh about it. Like what Mr. Fu said, “Sorry, shonga! Ganiyan kasi ‘yung iba pinaninindigan, nagagalit [at] sinisisi ‘yung establishment. O ‘di ba siya naman ang shonga, huwag kang manisi, pagtawanan mo lang hindi mo kayang buksan, e mali nga yung ginagawa mo.”
8. Slip and stumble moments
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The situation: No matter how much effort you exert to maintain your balance, if you are a flat-footed fellow then you will always be the victim of these slippery stairs, floors, and uneven roads! Now, what are you going to do when you find yourself in this very embarrassing situation?
Your gameplan: Do you still remember Miriam Quiambao’s moment when she tripped during the Miss Universe Pageant? What did she do? She just stood up with poise like nothing happened! And if ever this one happens to you, just pick yourself up and move on.
7. Whose fault is it?
The situation: You are shaking with rage while talking to someone but then you suddenly realized that it wasn’t his fault in the first place! What would you do now?
Your gameplan: The answer is just simple – apologize. Why would you still get mad at that person if it wasn’t his or her fault, right?
6. Laugh out loud
The situation: You are inside the LRT when you suddenly laugh out loud because you remember something funny. People give you the look and start moving away from you! What would you do so people won’t think you are crazy?
Your gameplan: If you are alone and remembered something funny, just hold your phone and pretend that you’re talking to someone!
5. When nature calls
The situation: You’re in a public area and you can’t contain yourself anymore because you need to go to the restroom! But, you can’t find the light at the end of the tunnel, what are you going to do now?
Your gameplan: It’s always important to know where the restrooms are and it’s really useful to bring an essential toiletries kit with you! But, if the call of nature happens to you and you just can’t hold it anymore, just go to the nearest restroom. No more excuses needed!
4. Surprise encounter with your ex
The situation: You are in a party with your closest pals when suddenly you bumped into a very familiar person – your ex! Okay, this is really awkward.
Your gameplan: Will you stay or not? If you leave the party then it’s just an obvious indication that you haven’t really moved on yet. So, the way to handle this scariest moment is to pretend you don’t really care anymore and try to mingle with other people. As simple as that!
3. Dating disasters
The situation: Everyone wants to look perfect on his or her first date! But, for some reason, it turned into a really awkward date like you giving careless remarks or spilling food on your partner. What are you going to do to escape this kind of disaster?
Your gameplan: Instead of putting yourself into so much embarrassment, why don’t you turn that awkward date into your own advantage. How? Mr. Fu shared, “Para mabawasan naman ang kaniyang kahihiyan, ibili mo siya ng bagong damit o umalis muna kayo sa restaurant lumipat kayo ng ibang restaurant kasi nakakahiya iyon lalo na kung date, pumoporma ka pa lang dun sa taong iyon diba? May pagbawing magaganap dapat.”
2. Mistaken baby bump
The situation: You feel like being nice to everyone so you even offer your seat to a woman in the MRT assuming that she is pregnant, when she isn’t!
Your gameplan: When you make a mistake, always apologize. Psychologist Miss Ali Gui, shared “Hindi n’yo dapat maisip mahiya, dapat you should step up to your mistake and say ‘I’m really sorry. How can I make up for this?’ and be sincere naman.”
1. Missent text
The situation: You are sharing a juicy gossip with your friend through text when you suddenly realize that you’ve sent it to the object of the chismis! So, how do you come clean after that?
Your gameplan: The situation depends on the text, if the object was not mentioned then just think of creative alibi like what Mr. Fu said, “Nagkamali ako. Halimbawa, pareho ang pangalan or initials like Amie and Allie. Naku, nagkamali ako si Amie ang itetext ko hindi ikaw Alie, puwedeng ganoon.” Or if the situation is worse than this then just apologize. Who knows, it might even resolve the issue, right? —Khrystyne Villan/BMS, GMA Public Affairs
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