How Do I Not Look Awkward When Walking?
As You Walk, Hold Your Arms Gently by Your Sides and Allow Them to Move Ever So Slightly. Avoid Crossing Your Arms, Putting Your Hands in Your Pockets, or...
As you walk, hold your arms gently by your sides and allow them to move ever so slightly. Avoid crossing your arms, putting your hands in your pockets, or touching your hair and clothing with your hands. All of these actions will make you look anxious and uncomfortable.
How do you not feel awkward walking in public?
For some context, here are some of the guidelines that my socially anxious mind has developed, in order to avoid attention or embarrassment:
- Cover your body as much as possible. ...
- Always walk with earbuds in. ...
- Avoid walking past certain groups of people. ...
- Avoid eye contact.
Can I change my walking style?
Start very slowly, at about 1 mph, and pay close attention to the way you place your feet at every step. Gradually increase your speed as you get more comfortable. It can take a long time to correct how you walk, so keep practicing and try not to get discouraged if your walking style doesn't change right away.
Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.
