Improve your English vocabulary and speaking with 6 Minute English! We all know the feeling. That horribly uncomfortable silence where we freeze up, or look away or just want to turn invisible. Awkwardness can strike anyone in the wrong circumstances. But why does it happen? How is it connected to rules and what does it have to do with society? Neil and Dan find out and teach you related vocabulary.
You’ll find the transcript and the vocabulary on our website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-190404