&quot;With a growth mindset, every social interaction is an opportunity to improve. Saying something awkward is simply an indication that you need to put more effort into that area. It is not a sign of failure or a reflection of &#x27;who I am&#x27;.<p>At no point does the OP ever suggest you try to &quot;gamify&quot; your interactions with people or &quot;evaluate your performance&quot;. OP is simply suggesting that a person who self-perceives as awkward should instead reflect on circumstances in which they feel that way. OP suggests that one should separate their behavior&#x2F;circumstances from their sense of self.