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.