Being born is awkward.
Growing up is awkward. Remember middle school?
Graduating from high school and going to college is awkward.
Living with brand new roommates that you don't know is awkward.
Having a job is awkward when you have to tell people you don't want their shift because you already work enough...
Making new friends is awkward, especially when done via Get-To-Know-You-Games.
Making friends in class is awkward because you never know the intentions behind someone who wants to meet you...
And then being old is awkward.
And then you die.
