Sometimes I wish my social awkwardness was being quiet or shy. I start conversations with nothing to say and I am bad about crossing boundaries and saying things or asking questions that are considered rude or inappropriate. I have friends and family that are in the LGBT community and they tell me I am one of the worst allies ever because of what comes out of my mouth sometimes - asking questions that shouldn't be asked directly, joking about things they take seriously or making assumptions that are incorrect. The filter between my brain and mouth doesn't work very well and some odd observations and over the line humor often comes into my head. I am not trying to think up stuff like that; the thoughts just show up unannounced. Unfortunately they often get announced...