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...laudible photograph of this style is Tsumago Children, In which the extreme focus of the background makes it appear entirely flat. Thus the position of the young girl is disquieting--she seems suspended in an awkward pose above the boy. The bent pipe which runs the length of this picture and the odd stance of the boy heighten the uncomfortable depiction of an impossible space...
...benefit of a small theater is that the restricted space allows the actors' facial expressions to be seen easily. This makes the action more believable. Unfortunately, the emphasis on gestures and expressions tends to overshadow the dialogue. The lines are delivered in a rushed and awkward manner, particularly in the beginning of the play...
Reaching a common understanding of the "language of courtship" may not be an easy process. It may be awkward or embarrassing. It may not always seem "natural." But a little discomfort is not too much to pay to end the perennial problem of acquaintance rape...
...awkward way, a traumatic way," he said. "My body was turned one way, and my legs swung another way. It felt like someone had shot me. I couldn't wiggle my legs or toes. That moment was the high point of pain...
Bunker is well aware of people's perceptions, but she says that often their attitudes are formed without knowing much about yoga. "People don't realize how challenging it is physically ... this is not a natural thing for the body to do. At first it feels pretty awkward...