Philosopher Alexandra Plakias says there are no awkward people, only awkward situations. In her book, <a href="https://academic.oup.com/book/55773">Awkwardness: A Theory</a>, Plakias explains the difference between embarrassment and awkwardness, how awkwardness can be used by people in power as a way of breaking social norms, and what exactly is happening when people aren’t on the same social script.Host: Sean Illing (<a href="https://twitter.com/seanilling">@SeanIlling</a>), host, The Gray AreaGuest: Alexandra Plakias, author, <a href="https://academic.oup.com/book/55773">Awkwardness: A Theory</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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