Socially awkward

Socially awkward is a social trait introduced with The Sims 3: University Life and The Sims 4: High School Years.

The Sims 3: University Life

Socially awkward is a social trait from The Sims 3: University Life. It conflicts with Charismatic and is first available from teens.

Socially Awkward Sims try to fit in, but sometimes say the wrong thing at the wrong time. It's not easy being Socially Awkward, but it sure is awkward!

Attributes

• Socially awkward Sims can have awkward results from socializing with others. This affects even two Sims who are best friends or even romantic partners with each other at the highest levels of a positive relationship.
• Socially awkward Sims may miss opportune moments and mess up punchlines to jokes.
• Socially awkward Sims learn Science skill at a 15% faster rate.
• The socially awkward trait does not affect every social interaction, at least those added by other expansion packs. It usually affects more general interactions like "Chat", "Get to Know", "Argue", "Insult" (Teen insults don't seem to be affected), and "Flirt". However, more specialized socials like "Ask About Day" and "Tell Funny Story" can also be affected.

Possible lifetime wishes

• Scientific Specialist
• Perfect Student

Special moodlets

Icon	Name	Notes
	Foot in Mouth	Caused by failed Friendly interaction.

Socially Awkward Sims

• Alfred Jobb
• Amil Shaheed
• Calvin Dipperson
• Liz Tarry
• Mika Moore
• Miles Forthright
• Nathan Gorski
• Nicolas Albright
• Shayne Scroggins
• Tiberius Willard

See also: Category:Socially awkward Sims

The Sims 4: High School Years

Socially awkward is a social trait from The Sims 4: High School Years. It conflicts with the outgoing and party animal traits. It is only available for teens and older.

These Sims tend to struggle in social situations and build charisma more slowly, but gain powerful Moodlets and Sentiments when they are able to overcome their awkwardness and accompanying nervousness to form close relationships.

Attributes

• Socially awkward Sims are more likely to develop a fear of intimacy than other Sims.

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Socially Awkward Sims

• Kevin Puri
• Rita Coombes

See also: Category:Socially awkward Sims (The Sims 4)