people find this awkward? really? i actually do this on purpose. any time someone is waving at someone else, i wave at them to make it awkward for them. now they have to explain that they weren't waving at me. also, when someone is pointing at a building behind me and talking to his friend, i point at myself and mouth "me?" now they feel awkward because they think i thought they are talking about me. dont get me wrong, i am awkward and shy. but i dont find this situation awkward at all. i am surprised other people do.