where you felt completely out of place? You couldn't wait to leave?

What was the reason?

Once I went to this small party , about 20 people.. but they were all married with kids and at least 10 year older than me and nobody in my age group or younger. I was sitting there with a suit and tie on..trying to get a conversation going and I did...but the talk was so superficial and shallow since I just couldn't think of a suitable topic. Plus I felt the eyes on my back constantly and I was nervous, my palms sweating and so on...

I've never been on a party, but if I'm at a party and I'm uncomfortable, I leave. No need to sit around where I'm not havin a good time.

All the parties I go too are like that unless it is just me and the few friends I have...it is always uncomfortable, coupled with my social anxiety and disregard for the human race. It can definitely be one of those "I don't want to be here" situations.

That is why I drive whereever I go, so when I feel I need to leave, I can go.

You know, actually that was the problem. It wasn't me driving, but one of my friend with his wife took me with them so I just couldn't leave. I said to myself: never again.

Yes, it was my wedding!!!

I usually end up in the kitchen washing the dishes or setting things up, I figure it keeps me occupied and away from the people who aren't talking to me.

That's when I drink a lot and pee on the floor. Not only do I get to leave, but they're nice enough to escort me out. It's a win win situation...I get to leave and they get to rent a carpet cleaner.

I donno...

Where ever I am at...I walk in like I belong there. People are friendly and conversational...maybe that is just cause of where I live. But, no matter where I go, if I look completely comfortable then people are very approachable.

that is unfortunate!!!!!

Yeah, every family get-together. I couldn't stand my Dad's wife, nor my own two sisters. Her kids were okay though. When I was in the army, I came home for a month after Desert Storm. I spent 2 days with them, and then booked.

That's funny sh*t bro!

I have felt somewhat uncomfortable before. However, I am a social butterfly and talker so I just jump right in and adjust myself to the atmosphere. I can't think of a time where I wish I could just leave, nor have I.

that's terrible.

That's funny.

Yea if there's fondue where the finger sandwiches should be, and there are wine coolers where the beer should be, and some a-hole with a bow tie acting way too sophisticated, you should leave promptly. Make something up, I find uncontrollable flatulence works well.

I often feel that way at social gatherings. Most of the time, I feel uncomfortable because I just don't like being present in groups of people. Other times, they just annoy the piss out of me.

I went to a childhood friend's wedding a couple years back. And I was so out of place it was ridiculous.

Picture this: A chubbier girl, dye black hair, black make-up, plaid school girl skirt really short, black top, and 2 inch platform sandals... and they were all orthodox Mennonites.

Ya

I pictured it, now off to take a cold shower. But I think that'd standout at most weddings not just Mennonites.

I didn't think it was that bad. It was August and super hot out! And I was taking pictures of her and the bridesmaids before the wedding and she said I looked great. Wanted my shoes!
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