"Initial awkwardness" refers to a temporary feeling of discomfort or unease that happens at the beginning of a situation or when meeting new people. Full definition
Laughter is the best medicine to cure initial awkwardness and making your date smile will be the first step in getting him or her to open up to you. (relationshipsdatingtips.com)
Depending on the size of the group there is that initial awkwardness kind of like being the new kid on the block. (consultinghealth.com)
All of us girls have to overcome the initial awkwardness of our budding sexuality but it's very different when you're a girl who was, as a 9 - year - old, pinned down naked on the bed by the 17 - year - old neighbour. (skepticalob.com)