A physical representation of the friend zone. If the person, male or female, does this to you, you no longer have any chance, a final nail in the coffin.
-"hey man did you ever get a date with Katie? "
-"Nah bro, she gave me the shoulder pat. "
-"It's happened to the best of us buddy."
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Almost as comforting as a mother's touch when you have the flu but as awkward as a penguin trying to balance itself on your shoulder just moments before losing its balance while waddling on land. A Quote from a leadership book found inside the commanderโs office, โDaily physical contacts with your subordinate builds a culture of trust within your formation. This includes high five, awkward side hugs, or a comforting shoulder pat.โ
Larry: โHow many shoulder pats gave yโall gotten?โ
Kyle and Jeffrey: โWay too many to count.โ
Sarah: โI havenโt gotten any.โ
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When you have to pretend to feel sorry for someone, but you really don't, so you just give them the most awkward, non-comforting shoulder pat in the world.
"Joey told me he just broke up with his girlfriend. I always hated her, so I just gave him the Awkward Shoulder Pat."
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