Skip to content

Awkwardness Quote by Agatha Christie

“You see, I am not very good in company. I am clumsy. I am shy. [...] I always say the wrong thing. I upset water jugs. I am unlucky." "We all do these things when we are young. The poise, the savoir faire , comes later.” quote by Agatha Christie
Download Open image
““You see, I am not very good in company. I am clumsy. I am shy. [...] I always say the wrong thing. I upset water jugs. I am unlucky." "We all do these things when we are young. The poise, the savoir faire , comes later.””

Agatha Christie

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Agatha Christie, 1920

Self‑consciousness in youth leads to awkwardness, but confidence grows with experience.

In simple terms: Youthful awkwardness fades as confidence builds.

Key Takeaway

Embrace growth over time.

Themes

self‑esteem growth youth

Mood

hopeful encouraging

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • first‑day job
  • public speaking
  • social gatherings

Key Concepts

developmental psychology confidence building

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can you take to improve social confidence?
  • How does experience reshape self‑perception?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on past mistakes can hinder progress.

2.6 out of 5 (10 ratings)

More by Agatha Christie

Explore all 1,053 Agatha Christie quotes

More Awkwardness quotes

Browse all 278 Awkwardness quotes