Other Stories of the Day

Stop judging yourself and embrace your cringe

Manoush Zomorodi

Journalist Melissa Dahl went on a mission, researching the nature of "cringe." She hoped to free herself from awkward moments. Instead, she learned from them.

Why the world needs socially awkward people

Manoush Zomorodi

As a kid, Ty Tashiro was an awkward stats nerd. Now, as a social scientist, he explains why the characteristics that make people awkward can actually set them up for great things.

A cartoonist's guide to navigating 'normal'

Manoush Zomorodi

Cartoonist Liana Finck has spent years learning the "rules" of social interactions. She's not convinced. Her comics poke fun at the contradictions and absurdities of daily life and modern parenting.