I once walked into an interview and immediately knocked over a cup of coffee. Instead of panicking, I joked, 'Guess we're testing my cleanup skills too.' The interviewer laughed, and we had a great conversation. Sometimes, embracing the awkwardness shows ... moreI once walked into an interview and immediately knocked over a cup of coffee. Instead of panicking, I joked, 'Guess we're testing my cleanup skills too.' The interviewer laughed, and we had a great conversation. Sometimes, embracing the awkwardness shows more confidence than a perfect facade. less