Making imaginary friends for yourself so that you don't have to be awkward with real people.

Scenario 1:

Me: Hey! How are you?

Person: Good good! You?

Me: Oh sorry, I was talking to my imaginary friend.

Person: ....

Me: He's good, by the way!

Scenario 2:

Friend: So, what do you want to do?

Me: *laughing*

Friend: Wth

Me: Oh, sorry! My imaginary friend told me a joke

Friend: You don't need him, I'm your friend!

Me: Yeah, but I'm not awkward with him!

Friend: -_-