Sentences with phrase «is an awkward way»

So yes, right now the agricultural lobby is exerting a very strong influence on a lot of things affecting biofuel policy, and actually other parts of policies that are related to climate changes, so it's awkward that way.

That was an awkward way to go out.

These videos are awkward ways to try and push the career forward in what otherwise is a lengthy but uneventful career mode.

Keyboard is much easier to use (using the keyboard on the DX is awkward the way the device is balanced)

Asking for personal information is an awkward way to send a gift.

The next is the awkward way in which QTEs are implemented.

Was this an awkward way of making a job offer?»

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Career coach Maggie Mistal spoke with CNBC Make It and shared two ways to rescue an awkward interview, before it's too late.

«This is somehow the least awkward way for me to get out of it at this point.»

Reaching all the way behind your head can get a bit awkward while you're trying to run.

The best thing to do is identity what you're feeling awkward about and find other people feeling the same way.»

And for those who are terrified at the thought of awkward conversations at networking events, take comfort in the fact that these days, there are many different ways to network.

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

«This might explain the awkward mistranslation of the French President describing Malcolm Turnbull's wife as delicious,» McKinnell said, attaching a picture of the Google translation for the French word, «délicieux,» which can be interpreted as «delightful» or «lovely» — as well as «delicious,» though it is unlikely Macron meant it in the way that term is traditionally used in English.

Trump himself is incredibly spontaneous, often veering off - script in ways that can create awkward, and at times, offensive, moments with world leaders.

Sometimes, the way this plays out is women passively following along in an ambiguous, awkward, who - knows - what - this - is kind of relationship where they have no idea if the guy is interested in them or just sees them as their «sister in Christ.»

Because not only was he mostly unnoticed and thought a weirdo and a nerd in high school, he still goes through life that way; awkward, patronized, not the center of any group.

We were in the awkward process of making peace after some lines had been crossed and feelings hurt, and as we got to know one another a little better in that conversation, we had the chance to share more about our personal journeys and how we came to see the world in the ways that we do.

Maybe it was being suggested in some nice awkward «do not cause your brother to stumble» sort of ambiguous churchy way, and I didn't pick up on it.

I found myself fascinated by the way Greg handles and defends their increasingly complex friendship, as it's one that can simultaneously make you feel guilty for laughing at the real - life Tommy's mannerisms, accent and awkward behavior.

As awkward as it undoubtedly is for Christians and everyone else, America is, in ways both important and undeniable, a Christian nation.

Creation from nothing, the origin of death among humans, the murder of Abel by Cain, a cataclysmic flood of judgement, the righteous judgement of Sodom and Gomorrah, the Mosaic origin of the Torah, manna from heaven, the reliability of Deuteronomy, the driving out of the Canaanites, Isaiah's authorship of the servant songs, and so on — it's almost as if Jesus and his followers went out of their way to validate all of the most awkward apologetic curveballs in the Old Testament just to make life difficult for post-Enlightenment Western interpreters.

The truncated obelisk's flat top is capped, in a way both formally and materially awkward, by an exogenous metal structure resembling a flying saucer that contains communications equipment; a needle fitted with a series of rings rises from this structure, attaining the «iconic» height of 1,776 feet.

The other way of getting beyond the current «awkward» stage in the relations between «Christ and Culture» (to use H. Richard Niebuhr's convenient nomenclature) is to accentuate the dimension of distance, difference, discontinuity vis «a vis the two.

Obviously, he is then in an awkward relationship with the institution, and there are a number of ways that can be handled.

The RSV's awkward «In these you once walked, when you lived in them» becomes «These are the ways you also once followed, when you were living that life» (Col. 3:7) Or RSV's «the time for establishing all» becomes the far more majestic and correct, «the time of universal restoration» (apokatastasis — Acts 3:21)

He's a relatable character in that way, since it wasn't really about him and it was an awkward situation to say the least.

The verse is appropriate for the theme, but the way he introduces it feels a bit awkward and heavy - handed.

Such sermonizing would feel awkward for most of us, for that is simply not the way expository preaching is usually done.

i long with you david... and i myself stumble in my own awkward efforts toward freedom, and as you said, we know the fact is that it is scary to move into freedom... because it is unknown... but i see so many on this newfound road to freedom get trapped in the liminal space of wish - fullfillment community (which actually rather looks like affinity rather than the hard - won community that comes from communitas)... i'm sure this is going to come off the wrong way, but i'm going to say it anyway: many of the comments seem to be «all about me», and truly that is what religion is... but not freedom, not the mission of Jesus where you die to yourself by taking up your cross daily... not being centered on the «other» rather than yourself...

While there is no way around requiring your employees to be at a singular packaging station all day, there are a number of ways to reduce the stress, awkward posturing, and heavy lifting that could easily lead to employee injuries.

First, go watch this list of gifs about people who are way more awkward than you and die laughing.

When the fresh ones appear at the market, I will whip up another batch, but for now frozen are the perfect way to navigate this awkward transition.

It is an awkward time of year in Minnesota: the weather is getting warmer, but there won't be much in the way of locally grown produce until mid-June.

Mr Cassidy: «We do not normally provide legal advice, if I can put it that way, in the sense of the law enforcer because that is not our role and it can place us in an awkward position.

Sometimes I'm awkward in real life, and in real life at least I can have more than 140 characters to explain myself, and use facial expressions, or loudly nervous - laugh my way out of it.

It puts them in an awkward position that perhaps not all of them understand, and even if they did they wouldn't be able to comment either way.

Brown, who has proposed that all left - handers be taken out before supper and drowned, found fight awkward going all the way but rallied in closing rounds to sway judges against ex-farmboy Lane.

Although I've found it very cathartic to speak, vent and end occasionally rant about all things Arsenal, we need to act carefully and intelligently right now or we're going to get played by this club even worse than at present... the pro-Wengerites and the suits, who represent a considerable proportion of the season ticket holders, don't want to believe that there is no plan and that Wenger has mailed it in for several years now or that things are going to get much worse before they get better... why would they... many have spent a considerable sum buying some of the highest priced tickets in the World... they want to have a front row seat to see something special and to be seen doing so, which simply provides ample justification for the expense and the time invested... to many of them, Wenger is the sun in their soccer universe... his awkward disposition, misplaced arrogance and his utter lack of balls makes him a rather unusual cult figure, but the cerebral narrative seemed to embolden those who already felt pretty highly of themselves... many might not even of really liked football that much before his arrival and rarely games they weren't attending... as such, they desperately believe that Wenger, and only Wenger, can supply them with their required fix... if he goes, they were wrong and that's a tough pill to swallow... they would have to admit that they were duped... they will definitely resent whoever made them feel this way, but of course it will be too late by then... so when we go overboard with ridiculous comments bordering of anarchy, it scares the shit out of them and they shift their blame towards us rather than at those who really perpetrated this act of treason... we aren't the enemy... we simply woke much earlier and the reason our comments have gotten more vile in recent years is out of utter frustration... in order for any real change to occur at this club we need to bring as many supporters as possible with us or the big money interests will fade and our ultimate objective will be lost... so it's time to focus on the head instead of the heart for now

It's not going to affect the way I call the game and it's going to make for one hell of an awkward car ride home with your kid.

He was in an awkward spot and needed a way to get close to the hole to save par.

Nothing like one underachiever blowing smoke up the ass of another... we know that Ozil has some incredible technical gifts, but to be considered the best you have to bring more than just assists to the table... for me, a top player has to possess a more well - rounded game, which doesn't mean they need to be a beast on both ends of the pitch, but they must have the ability to take their game to another level when it matters most... although he amassed some record - like stats early on, it set the bar too high, so when people expected him to duplicate those numbers each year the pressure seemed to get the best of our soft - spoken star... obviously that's not an excuse for what has happened in the meantime, but it's important to make note of a few things: (1) his best year was a transition year for many of the traditionally dominant teams in the EPL, so that clearly made the numbers appear better than they actually were and (2) Wenger's system, or lack thereof, didn't do him any favours; by playing him out of position and by not acquiring world - class striker and / or right - side forward that would best fit an Ozil - centered offensive scheme certainly hurt his chances to repeat his earlier peformances, (3) the loss of Cazorla, who took a lot of pressure off Ozil in the midfield and was highly efficient when it came to getting him the ball in space, negatively impacted his effectiveness and (4) he likewise missed a good chunk of games and frankly never looked himself when he eventually returned to the field... overall the Ozil experiment has had mixed reviews and rightfully so, but I do have some empathy for the man because he has always carried himself the same way, whether for Real or the German National team, yet he has only suffered any lengthy down periods with Arsenal... to me that goes directly to this club's inability to surround him with the necessary players to succeed, especially for someone who is a pass first type of player; as such, this simply highlights our club's ineffective and antiquated transfer policies... frankly I'm disappointed in both Ozil and our management team for not stepping up when it counted because they had a chance to do something special, but they didn't have it in them... there is no one that better exemplifies our recent history than Ozil, brief moments of greatness undercut by long periods of disappointing play, only made worse by his mopey posturing like a younger slightly less awkward Wenger... what a terribly waste

My husband, Steve, had a family friend who was due around the same time I was, putting us in the awkward spot of being constantly compared to each other in every way, shape, and form (especially shape and form - this woman had gained only twenty pounds during her entire pregnancy and had taught aerobics up until her due date; I had packed on more than thirty - five pounds and sat on my couch writing and napping for most of the nine months).

Now that we're about to have guests coming and going, I have been trying to figure out a hassle free way of nursing without an abundance of pillows to support me and my son but it feels pretty awkward.

Their perspectives on fatherhood * Nearly 50 % of the conceptions were described as a complete surprise, and only three were planned * Nearly two - fifths (37 %) of the prospective fathers had had previous children; most still had some contact with the children but only two were still living with them and were engaged as actively involved fathers * Two - thirds (65 %) described themselves as having a low or medium sense of reality about their impending fatherhood * Three - quarters were expecting the baby to have a noticeable impact on their way of life * Three - quarters were motivated to learn more about pregnancy and fatherhood, with partners, family and friends seen as the most important source of information * Very few thought about health professionals as a potential source of support and advice, and some would have liked to have talked to one but felt awkward about it.

Also, due to its weight and design, there is not an easy way to grip the stroller to lift it up into a car, making it a little awkward to put away.

For some new parents — especially if one parent is a stay - at - home parent — finding ways to have conversation that don't involve the baby or kids can feel awkward or challenging.

It's not «wrong» to form them in other ways, but if your child wants to learn to write fairly fast, or «joined up», it will be awkward if they have not learned to form letters in the conventional way.

At first it was awkward, after paying my own way through the first surrogacy, but then I realized that it was an important and intimate expression for the parents.

You may find it helpful to glue the entire long side of the ribbon to the dowel rod, that way it won't twist up or be awkward while you are gluing the other ribbon to the dowel rod.