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Originally Posted by Poop
Doesn't really fit here but its the closest to a cringe/awkwardness thread.
Lets say I'm intolerant of being put on the spot to qualify.
Wasn't me though. Had the radio on earlier, local radio.
Presenter was doing a giveaway and contacted a listener. Lets call her Mary, I don't remember.
Presenter: "Hello Mary, this is whoever at whatever fm. Do you remember messaging us for a €500 cash prize last week?"
Mary: yes
Presenter: And how are you this morning Mary?
Mary: could be better
Presenter: oh, I'm sorry to hear that, what's wrong?
Mary: I'm in hospital
Presenter: ahh, and why are you in hospital?
Mary: Cancer
Presenter: ....., ummmm
Brutal! 
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I’d like to add:
Actually telling someone how you’re doing when someone asks ‘how are you?’.
It’s a greeting. You are not supposed to actually answer it. You’re now burdening someone with your day, week, month after they’ve basically just said hello. Awful, selfish bastards.
f*** Mary! Slag.