Alanis Morissette

A good man often appears gauche simply because he does not take advantage of the myriad mean little chances of making himself look stylish. Preferring truth to form, he is not constantly at work upon the facade of his appearance.

Canadian Musician

Simon Schama

The British who arrived in the United States in the eighteen-thirties and forties had imagined the young republic as a wide-eyed adolescent, socially ungainly and politically gauche, but with some hint of promise.

British Historian

James Dean

I'm a serious-minded and intense little devil, terribly gauche and so tense I don't see how people stay in the same room with me. I know I wouldn't tolerate myself.

Actor

Graham Nelson

I'm rather pleased with the new manuals. I see Inform now as a gauche young adult, having got past the stage of growing out of his shoes every few months.

English Mathematician

Robert Webb

Don't get me wrong - intellectual snobbery is vulgar and gauche.

English Comedian

Use 'gauche' to describe someone who makes others uneasy in social situations.

Social Discomfort

'Gauche' often implies unintentional rudeness due to lack of social awareness.

Unintended Rudeness

'Gauche' can vary with cultural norms; what's awkward in one culture might not be in another.

Cultural Nuance

In sports, 'gauche' refers to left-handed players, often requiring special training.

Left-Handed Specialty

Being gauche can sometimes give a strategic benefit in sports due to the rarity.

Tactical Advantage

Coaches and teams may need to adapt practices to accommodate gauche players.