tension
Tension exists everywhere. This tension can be formal, such as a balance between opposing elements or forces, or conceptual, such as a circumstance that suggests a state of mental or emotional strain. Precarious balance, defiance of gravity, asymmetry, two elements about to touch, a form at the moment of collapse—each of these situations evokes suspense or anxiety.
tension (alice's version)
10 situations that cause tension:
- wanting to hug someone but unsure whether yall are close enough (emotionally) yet
- making eye contact with someone you know but don't quite know
- walking towards an acquaintance down a street who's also walking towards you but the two of you are still too far apart to say hi
- deciding if you should tip and/or how much you should tip
- there's only 1 piece of food left
- seeing someone cut you in line
- unnecessary joke at a bad time
- student challenging the professor during class
- holding back a snarky comment/epic comeback while arguing with your mom
- wanting to tell your mom something but not doing so in fear of worrying her and/or incriminating yourself
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