Confronted with the pleas of his two human handlers to come to each, his face would exhibit a pained choice, and more often than not he would look for a compromise by placing a paw on each even if physically awkward and strained.
Even if your awkward feelings are small, they are signs that not everything is right with your friendship.
You need to revive your contact list, even if it feels awkward.
Walk through the script and take extra care to respond as the machine would – even if it's awkward or the participant tries to go off script!
They didn't look conventionally cool but the sleeve of Steve McQueen shows a grip on iconography, even if it's awkward.
But it is also the first time basic rules such as "You must take responsibility for the power you have" and "Call it out, straight away, even if it's awkward to do so.
Next time, deal with the important stuff earlier, even if it's awkward and unpleasant.
So, trust yourself to make an effort to practice empathy, even if it feels awkward to you and others.
If yours does, mark the date on your calendar and do not forget to send her the reminder, even if it feels awkward.
"Even if it's awkward or weird or just uncertain if anything can be done".
