Nightmare Scenario 1: Exiting a room full of known acquaintances.
Reaction: Complete silence.
Nightmare Scenario 2: Not hearing what someone said.
Reaction: Assume it was a question. Laugh and nod in possible agreement.
Nightmare Scenario 3: Receiving incorrect order at restaurant.
Reaction: “I don’t want to hassle anyone.” Tip regularly.
Nightmare Scenario 4: Instructed to find a partner for class.
Reaction: Wait for everyone to partner up, hope anyone is left.
Nightmare Scenario 5: Somehow winning a raffle.
Reaction: Wait for 2nd place to claim prize.
Nightmare Scenario 6: Getting a haircut.
Reaction: Spend preceding hours mentally preparing for small talk ahead.
Nightmare Scenario 7: Someone getting on elevator with you.
Reaction: Dashing off elevator regardless of floor.
Nightmare Scenario 8: Finishing a test first.
Reaction: Wait for someone else to finish to turn in at same time.
Nightmare Scenario 9: Stranger bumping into you.
Reaction: Profusely apologize to stranger.
Nightmare Scenario 10: Barista completely botches name on order.
Reaction: Name is officially ‘Antoby’ until coffee received.
Nightmare Scenario 11: See disabled person in wheelchair approaching.
Reaction: Panics whether to hold door or not.
Nightmare Scenario 12: Receives phone call from old friend.
Reaction: Screen call. Involuntarily increase heart rate as ringtone pierces through you.
