Had a shit day

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Feel so awkward

Care to say anymore, op? What happened?!

What about?

for you.

And ditto.... but this is your thread ... can we help?

Pls elaborate....

What's happened?

Sorry!! I'm being a bit dramatic I've joined a new team at work and they have a monthly lunch - I went along as the newcomer but just felt so incredibly awkward and panicky. I had to find someone to speak with and basically just asked him questions the whole time - no one else came over to introduce themselves (I imagine they were all feeling awkward? It was a small group) and it was a bit hideous really. I feel like the panic was there in my voice before i calmed down and relaxed into the conversation

It was a really awkward drinks and finger food situation - I just wanted a proper lunch, was so cramped and put so much emphasis on me to go and approach people - why are these things always so awkward

Didn't know a soul basically

deep breath... I'm sure it wasn't as bad as you think it was. Everyone is awkward in a new role...

If it makes you feel better, my first day in my first job I walked into a plate glass window and tried to big up my social life so much that one of my colleagues was slightly concerned that I might be an alcoholic (he told me much later!)...

If it makes you feel better - I had a horrible day today. Made a mistake that has really upset me, and even though I've been reassured by colleagues, I can't stop thinking about it. I need to go and apologise again tomorrow and I know I'm going to get upset. Trying to get an early night and be calmer tomorrow.

Oh God op, i've been there and even as someone who's actually quite sociable i find those things excruciating. It's done and dusted now though and no one will have noticed so you'll be grand!

Thanks! I'm normally super sociable and v chatty, always try to bring people out their shell! Which made it ten times worse