Sentences with phrase «is an awkward one»

Won't it break or at least be awkward in your pocket?

We're just guessing here, but that's probably a doozie that iPal isn't cut out for, which is a shame, because the birds - and - bees talk is an awkward topic to broach.

It's awkward and could be serious enough that it ruins the entire function.

There's an awkward silence at my table as John, Sergio from São Paulo, Rachel from San Francisco, Chase from Toronto, Amy from Boston, and Mike from Cleveland regard one another.

You might think it's better to be available 24/7, but if you're too exhausted to even mutter a simple «Hello» to the person on the other end, it's going to be an awkward experience for both of you.

Admittedly, this kind of candor can be awkward for those of us who grew up not talking about money — but the reality is that today's skilled workers feel justified in seeking out compensation information.

«Look, this question can be awkward.

Too many inside jokes in front of employees have the potential to be awkward, but carrying over a fight from the previous night in front of your staff is much worse.

Of course, if things are awkward now, imagine how they'll get when Kleiner and the individual partners named in the lawsuit file their response.

Bezos» presence would be awkward, obviously, given how aggressive his Washington Post has been in its reporting on Trump and how many times the reality show star turned President - elect has attacked Amazon on a number of issues.

On the uglier side design-wise, lacks the bass forward sound that some find more motivating, controls on the back of the headpiece can be awkward to use

Not only is it awkward to reach, it's also easy to accidentally smudge the camera lens with your finger.

What could have been an awkward and unproductive meeting turned into an opportunity to refocus on the goal.

Cons: On the uglier side design-wise, lacks the bass forward sound that some find more motivating, controls on the back of the headpiece can be awkward to use

If you're requesting information, avoid long essay questions and forms that are awkward to navigate.

While we previously relied on a traditional PTO policy, we killed it because we felt it was awkward and unnecessary for employees to have to ask a manager for permission to take time off.

It might have been awkward for him to say that to the president and founder, but it was easier during the SWOT meeting.

... In this basic, human way, online sharing is awkward.

«But I found that having such a strict separation wasn't necessary, and was awkward.

The phrase «I and the team» may be an awkward grammatical construction, but by naming herself first, Pao puts the onus where it belongs: on the chief executive officer.

When people don't follow proper Twitter etiquette, we all cringe, it's awkward, everyone feels deflated, and you just look unenlightened.

But, saying no can be awkward.

Putting the volume rocker below the power button on the bottom right side is awkward too.

The first few moments of an interview are awkward for both parties.

It's awkward and weird.

That phrase is awkward, but important.

Timing was awkward, coming just days before Verizon (VZ) issued its annual State of the Market: Enterprise Cloud Report on Monday.

Talking about stereotypes can be awkward, but it brings possible prejudices to light before the hiring process even begins.

Software - enabled invoice reminders, for example, can sometimes be an awkward ordeal, so let technology take it off your plate.

That could be awkward.

It not only looks fantastic, but the hefty grip feels great in your hand and its extra weight provides excellent balance without being awkward or tiresome to wield.

And then there's that awkward question: Do dock-less bikes render the systems that U.S. cities have built out — working with nonprofits, sponsors, and grants — obsolete?

«The size is awkward,» he says.

In practice sometimes this is awkward, and may lead to awkward situations in the future.

Some say an exit interview is the ideal opportunity to be completely honest about your experiences with your employer and offer them critical and constructive feedback, while others argue it's awkward and not worth the risk of burning bridges, as your criticism probably won't inspire any significant changes, anyway.

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

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

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).

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.

Why is it awkward?

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

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

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.

They're long shots, largely because business governance is an awkward tool for social change.

That's awkward for Trump.

«It can be an awkward conversation, but it's important that you are all on the same page.»

And every new employee gets a standing ovation at the end of their first day on the job, recognizing that, Lannert says, «we know it's awkward, and we know you're scared, but we're glad you're here.»

As Vox's Alex Ward pointed out, the situation has always been awkward for the president: If he released the Schiff memo, the public might have seen how Nunes left information out of his memo in order to insinuate that the FBI is biased against Trump.

The timing is awkward too.