tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post6732329368852692396..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: Awkward MomentsAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-86169763712233101332012-03-19T12:58:47.255-04:002012-03-19T12:58:47.255-04:00I've had those awkward moments and more. A fun...I've had those awkward moments and more. A fun blog.Brenda Whitesidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162555468154752820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-7785195394339302732012-03-19T11:25:20.077-04:002012-03-19T11:25:20.077-04:00Thanks for visiting, Sandra. How about when someon...Thanks for visiting, Sandra. How about when someone calls and assumes you recognize their voice, but you have no clue who you're talking to, so you just pretend you do...Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-56527062331436827702012-03-19T02:13:11.711-04:002012-03-19T02:13:11.711-04:00I like to torture my mean characters with awkward ...I like to torture my mean characters with awkward moments; like the evil ex-girl friend that eats something that stains her teeth blue.<br />In real life, I've spent a few minutes conversing on the telephone with someone before I realize that it's a wrong number.Sandra Daileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096003641160112825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-46275862359472008062012-03-18T23:17:02.003-04:002012-03-18T23:17:02.003-04:00That's a funny one, Lynne. And earrings aren&#...That's a funny one, Lynne. And earrings aren't like a zipper. You'd think someone would point out the obvious!<br /><br />I'm going to have to make a point of putting more awkward moments into my books, Isabella. They definitely make your characters human.Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-25528313391926397362012-03-18T23:12:54.875-04:002012-03-18T23:12:54.875-04:00guilty of forgetting a name one minute after being...guilty of forgetting a name one minute after being introduced. it is a curse!<br /><br />I once spent an entire day on vacation, visiting people, enjoying dinner out, seeing the sights, etc. with two completely different earrings on. You'd think SOMEONE would have mentioned it????<br />Didn't notice until I got back to the hotel that night. cringe.Lynne Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156587180087372120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-72188789626420470072012-03-18T22:32:50.591-04:002012-03-18T22:32:50.591-04:00Such a great post! Loved it and lived it. I enjoy ...Such a great post! Loved it and lived it. I enjoy reading awkward moments. Definately makes the hero and heroine easier to related to.Isabella Macottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497954823403397270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-47485716811769397652012-03-18T18:50:59.872-04:002012-03-18T18:50:59.872-04:00That is so funny, Margo, and so true. The universe...That is so funny, Margo, and so true. The universe would conspire to make it an even more awkward moment! There's an old Seinfeld edpisode with Jerry trying to remember a woman's name that he thinks rhymes with a female body part. It didn't have a good end. LOLJannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-21857118808265913062012-03-18T18:40:06.506-04:002012-03-18T18:40:06.506-04:00Jana,
You could try asking how she spells her nam...Jana,<br /><br />You could try asking how she spells her name, hoping it's an unusual one. When I try it though the answer is something like N A N.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-21281342738737586922012-03-18T14:14:49.923-04:002012-03-18T14:14:49.923-04:00I'm notorious at forgetting names, and it'...I'm notorious at forgetting names, and it's getting worse the older I get. And once I had a job applicant come in for an interview who I was certain was female after a phone conversation. When the receptionist told me a young man was there to see me, I said "Oh, no, I'm sure it's a woman." Of course, I was wrong.Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-22039864587950581222012-03-18T13:04:14.459-04:002012-03-18T13:04:14.459-04:00How about this one, Mariposa. You think you know t...How about this one, Mariposa. You think you know them, so you stare and stare, trying to figure out where you know them from, only to find out they only look like someone you know!<br /><br />You aren't late, Regina. I put the notice up last night because I didn't want to get up at the crack of dawn on a Sunday to advertise. LOL Hmmm... you and Vonnie both mention awkward email moments. I can remember a time or two, hitting that send button and then franticly wishing I could take it back!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-3323095914450496542012-03-18T12:53:43.128-04:002012-03-18T12:53:43.128-04:00Why am I always a day late? LOL! Oh, I know why. I...Why am I always a day late? LOL! Oh, I know why. I've been writing in the evenings instead of the mornings. That means I don't read my email until the next day. Mystery solved!<br /><br />Worst awkward moments ever for me were sending emails to the wrong people. I hit send all instead of reply to sender. I didn't say anything horrid, thank God, but a third party (not the person I was talking about) decided she needed defending. <br /><br />I emailed her and apologized profusely, and she was very gracious and said it had certainly happened to her before as well. Whew!<br /><br />Love your posts, even when I read them the next day. :-)Regina Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508428878365831932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-78363396023510834982012-03-18T11:41:27.556-04:002012-03-18T11:41:27.556-04:00What's tough is when you know someone but you ...What's tough is when you know someone but you can't remember where you know them. Great post Jannine!Mariposa Cruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05587429648895157229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-73413509865887826612012-03-18T10:46:33.215-04:002012-03-18T10:46:33.215-04:00Excellent examples, ladies! I'll admit I'm...Excellent examples, ladies! I'll admit I'm the absolute worst with names. And the longer you wait to ask, the more embarrassing it gets!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-10737355678403291732012-03-18T10:10:08.383-04:002012-03-18T10:10:08.383-04:00Years ago at a work Christmas party, someone (wasn...Years ago at a work Christmas party, someone (wasn't me, thankfully) asked the wife of a co-worker when she was due. She replied that she'd had the baby a couple of months previously. Ouch!<br /><br />I've had my own awkward moments lately. I became friendly with a lady at my yoga class. We chat, but do you think I can remember her name? All my conversations begin with "Hi...there. How are you?" So awkward.<br /><br />JanaJana Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624650840243322617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-88812094289537321562012-03-18T09:48:29.792-04:002012-03-18T09:48:29.792-04:00Mine usually involve sending an email I thought wa...Mine usually involve sending an email I thought was funny or cute only to realize it was taken as an insult. Sigh. You'd think I'd know better but, sadly, I don't.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-85881511082791560182012-03-18T08:45:56.665-04:002012-03-18T08:45:56.665-04:00How about when you compliment someone for somethin...How about when you compliment someone for something they've accomplished and you have them confused with someone else? What's the reply to that? "Too bad it wasn't you, huh?"Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-50809268856890279982012-03-18T03:43:26.121-04:002012-03-18T03:43:26.121-04:00Hi Jannine,
OMG I know exactly what you are saying...Hi Jannine,<br />OMG I know exactly what you are saying. Worse than the toilet paper on your shoe, how about coming out of the restroom with the back of your dress caught up in your panties? I have seen this a couple of times, and it isn't pretty, the poor ladies were so embarassed.<br /><br />cheers<br /><br />MargaretMargaret Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123830410502520003noreply@blogger.com