Sentences with phrase «awkward pause]»

In short, a simple nudge works far better than awkward, forced team - building exercises that mandate casual conversations.

The company had been looking for a chief operating officer, an awkward proposition at best given the uncertainty over Kalanick's status.

As Stewart points out, perjury has an awkward status in our legal consciousness.

So, unless you consider the loan a gift, be prepared for problems to arise when your family member doesn't pay you back, as collecting on a loan can be awkward for borrower and lender alike.

«I felt that he was in an awkward position,» Huang says, hamming it up to giggles from the rest of his family.

Sure, you can ask them for referrals and create an awkward situation.

Even then, it was more awkward than sexy.

Sure, it might feel awkward at first, but taking these small steps will give you understanding and might just make for a better environment in your home, office, or even your nightly hangout.

Trump's election is also putting charitable organizations, such as the American Red Cross, in an awkward position for choosing Mar - a-Lago for events booked months in advance.

I'm a bit of an introvert and it always felt awkward walking up to a stranger and trying make small talk.

Some social media - savvy customers delight in tripping up bots and then embarrassing the company by posting screenshots of the awkward conversation online.

Because most of the time it's followed by text that either is awkward or shows their agitation.

Neither the stadium's futuristic retractable roof nor its inclined tower were finished on time — leaving an awkward half - baked project on display during the actual Games.

Craig Newmark admits he's an awkward guy, but he explains how he built one of the largest online communities ever.

Be wary of authors whose first language is not English because their unfamiliarity with the language could result in awkward sentence constructions.

Why is it awkward?

The layoffs in Halifax come at an awkward time for the province, which witnessed the defeat of its NDP government in a provincial election Tuesday.

It was kind of awkward, but, long story short, your dad essentially told her to chill out.

Repeated questions from multiple senators — and the collision between the chamber and one of the most famous faces in Silicon Valley — made for some awkward moments.

They're in an awkward position.

As he moves further into his awkward becoming - aman phase, Biebermania will wane.

The decision to allow Boehmermann's possible prosecution was awkward for Merkel as she sought Ankara's help in reducing Europe's migrant influx but also expressed concern about the state of media freedom in Turkey.

Many feared the luxury brand would be an awkward corporate fit, since Tata also makes the world's cheapest car, the Nano, which retails for just $ 2,500 (about the price of a decent set of snow tires for this new Range Rover).

In practice they can be excruciatingly awkward.

Instagram was also always a bit awkward to use on the Apple Watch.

While waiting for everyone to join — typically an awkward period — ask an open - ended question like, «What are your plans for the weekend?»

«It is the euro zone that matters, politically of course, it is awkward because Germany is the biggest voice,» Buiter said.

Their appearance before Congress comes at an awkward and difficult time for the company, which is under fire from its shareholders and facing a number of ongoing government investigations into drug pricing and distribution, accounting and disclosures, and antitrust matters.

Some users find this awkward.

While you may worry that being so honest sounds desperate or awkward, Welch says the rewards are worth the risk.

Upper limb RSI occurs when your tendons are straining more than they should for long periods of time, which can be because of movement repetition, a sustained awkward position, or prolonged pressing against hard surfaces.

It now puts them in an awkward position of having to justify higher rates into a slowing job market,» said David Lafferty, chief market strategist at Natixis Global Asset Management.

Samsung is offering an optional Bluetooth mouse for its Pro series, but that only makes things awkward if not unwieldy.

It is a little awkward, and the conversation is always distracted as new people arrive.

For Ma, this was the most awkward aspect of doing business in China.

The idea is to make it easier to share photos from a big event among attendees without the cumbersome process of emailing snapshots to everyone or the awkward end - of - event huddle while six people take the exact same group shot.

Says Watson: «A crier has done a private, intimate thing in a public place, and people feel a bit embarrassed and awkward and defensive.

When department heads at Harborside Graphics Sportswear, in Belfast, Maine, tried to get honest feedback from team leaders at monthly meetings, the result was often awkward silence.

Axelrod said he expected the lengthy plane and car ride to be awkward, but Obama and Clinton apparently got along with «intense» but friendly conversation:

«It can be a little awkward, or nerve - racking,» admits Belich.

They know they have to do it, but the prospect of standing around in a room full of strangers, feeling awkward and making small talk, is a nightmare.

Machinima, a network of gaming video channels, is in an awkward position.

At first I felt awkward with the heavy slate of marketing, sales and social media duties she assigned me.

There are only so many pieces of equipment in one gym and taking the time to get a tour from a professional will give you the chance to ask questions without feeling awkward, according to White.

So have an excuse to get out — a legitimate excuse, don't just make something up because that could get awkward too.

It somehow combines the worst qualities of a bad lip sync with 3 a.m. Magic Bullet infomercial direction into one big awkward epic.

Goldman's private equity arm helped finance Bass Pro Shops» $ 4 billion purchase of Cabela's, and that puts it in a awkward spot.

Oftentimes, turning down someone's request can be an awkward affair, and unintentionally offensive.

The upside of the questions, he adds, is that LGBT leaders gain valuable experience in negotiating awkward or ambiguous circumstances.

Spicer's tenure was marred by controversy and a sometimes awkward relationship with the president.