Going Home Now

No one ever teaches you how to be uncomfortable,
How to look intriguing while lining the walls at social events,
How to look good while scanning the host's books,
Or how to gracefully catch the eye of someone pretty.
No one gives lessons on how to survive being awkward.

How do you deal with that, that moment when...
You shift your drink back and forth between hands,
Struggling to recall the person's name you met just now.
Responding with "Fine, thank you." when people ask your name.
How long do I have to stay to be socially acceptable?