Awkward

Being Awkward

“Awkward people” perceive their environment in a distinctly differently way than “non-awkward people.” People who aren’t awkward sense the nuances in a room, for instance; they know what conventional behavior demands. Awkward people see the world in disconnected patches. They fail to see the big picture, though they perceive certain parts of it with great clarity.

Awkward people seek professional areas where they can work alone. They like to deal with subject areas that have their own internal logic, like mathematics, software coding, gamification or collecting. They have a passionate desire to comprehend fully the subjects they find interesting. They often perceive issues that other people might ignore or dismiss as mere details. Awkward people work in a variety of occupations, but tend toward back-office jobs rather than directly serving customers.

Missing Cues

Awkward high achievers can focus intently on a limited target subject. They search for answers to questions that could fall outside of mainstream subjects. They have the desire to excel in distinctive interest areas, whether they concern technology, culture or entertainment. When...