The Creepiness Catalog: A Guide to Social Awkwardness

Welcome to the Creepiness Catalog, a comprehensive collection of social awkwardness.

What is Creepiness?

Crepiness is the state of being awkwardly aware of one's surroundings and the people in them, yet unable to effectively communicate or navigate social interactions with grace and poise.

• Learn more about the definition and characteristics of Creepiness
• View the official Creepiness Scale, with its 17-point rating system
• Read personal accounts of Creepiness experiences

Creepiness Criteria

Here are the key indicators of Creepiness:

• Uncomfortable eye contact
• Awkward silences
• Forced small talk
• Overly enthusiastic greetings
• Uncoordinated social media use

View the full Creepiness Criteria list