The panicky hesitation before introducing someone whose name you've completely forgotten - social awkwardness frozen in time.
Example:
Running into an acquaintance and frantically trying to remember their name while making small talk.
Valence-Arousal Position
Physiological Symptoms:
Musculoskeletal
Reflection Tip:
Notice how tartle combines embarrassment, panic, and social performance urgency.
De-escalation Tip:
Just admit it! 'I've gone blank on your name' - honesty disarms awkwardness.
Self-Judgment Tip:
Tartle is universal and momentary - doesn't determine your value.
Normalization Tip:
Name recall fails when stressed - it's neurologically common, not personal failure.
Total Reflections
24
Average Intensity
6.8
Date Range
11/6/2025 - 12/6/2025
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