When there's a contractor working in your house and you forget how to act

@csapunch

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Why it worked

The video taps into a relatable and humorous social anxiety scenario that many homeowners experience when contractors are present, making it highly shareable.

Summary

The video depicts a person awkwardly trying to act normal and avoid intruding while a contractor works in their house. They engage in various activities like tidying up, offering water, and pretending to work on a laptop, all while feeling self-conscious.

Structure

1Feeling awkward with a contractor present
2Trying to appear busy or helpful
3Offering snacks and drinks
4Distracting oneself with activities
5Interacting with a pet
6Returning to pretending to work

On-screen text

When there's a contractor working in your house and you forget how to act

Transcript

I'll just be in the other room if you need me. Okay, sounds good. Would you like some water? Uh, no thanks, I'm good. Okay. I have chips if you get hungry. I'll just leave them right here. You can have as many as you want. If there's anything I can help with, just let me know. Who's a good boy? Man. Yeah, what do you need?