Why am I so awkward vs Why am I such an awkward person

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. "Why am I so awkward?" focuses on the speaker's own feelings of awkwardness, while "Why am I such an awkward person?" emphasizes the perception of being awkward by others. The choice between the two depends on whether the speaker wants to emphasize their own feelings or how others see them.

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Why am I so awkward

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express self-awareness of awkwardness.

This phrase is used when someone is reflecting on their own awkward behavior or social interactions.

Examples:

Why am I so awkward around new people?
I don't know why I'm so awkward in social situations.
Why am I so awkward when I talk to my crush?
I feel like I'm always so awkward at parties.
Why am I so awkward when I try to make small talk?

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Alternatives:

Why do I feel so awkward?
Why do I act so awkward?
Why am I always so awkward?
Why do I come across as awkward?
Why do I seem so awkward?

Why am I such an awkward person

This phrase is correct and emphasizes the perception of being awkward by others.

This phrase is used when someone is questioning why others see them as awkward or when reflecting on their overall social behavior.

Examples:

Why am I such an awkward person at parties?
I wonder why I come across as such an awkward person.
Why do people think I'm such an awkward person?
I don't understand why I'm seen as such an awkward person.
Why am I always labeled as such an awkward person?

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2.1K. More. Copy link to Tweet; Embed Tweet. Hannah Lawlor retweeted. A✨ @ alannaboylan_x Aug 6. why am i such an awkward person. 2 retweets 1 favorite.
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A woman on the train this morning was sketching me for the whole journey & I pretended I didn't notice. Why am I such an awkward person. 0 retweets 1 favorite .
... HIS ARM AROUND ME TODAY I ALMOST PASSED OUT BUT I WAS SO AWKWARD IM SO EMBARRASSED !!!! WHY AM I SUCH AN AWKWARD PERSON.

Alternatives:

Why do people see me as awkward?
Why am I perceived as awkward?
Why do others think I'm awkward?
Why am I considered awkward?
Why do people view me as awkward?

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Why am I so awkward vs Why am I such an awkward person