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No matter how calm, cool, and confident we might be, sooner or later, we all find ourselves in pretty awkward situations. We're definitely not alone in our embarrassment!

Video creator and TikTok star Benjamin Tiffen, aka @tiffytoky, has been going viral with his incredibly relatable ‘things I find embarrassing for no reason’ series. It’s these little embarrassing moments that unite us and prove that we have more in common than we might think. We’re featuring some of the creator’s most fun real-life insights to share with you, Pandas. Scroll down to check them out! 

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Benjamin Tiffen's 'things I find embarrassing for no reason’ series has gone viral on TikTok, and it's incredibly relatable

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Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them When you think someone's speaking to you but they're on the phone

tiffytoky , LightFieldStudios / envato (not the actual photo) Report

Katrina Anderson
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my gosh I’ve done this before… Super embarrassing, and it was with a total random stranger.

Violet1854
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Usually it happens with my Dad, but sometimes…uh, yeah, let’s not talk about that

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Karen Krause
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Especially with hands-free devices. I was having a conversation with a random stranger until they pointed to their ear and I noticed the little device.

OneHappyPuppy
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bonus embarrassment - when someone waves and you think they're waving at you...

ColdSteelRonin
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate when they have that wandering eye thing going on and you think they're talking to you because that eye is looking at you but they're talking to the person next to you.

Elchinero
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I continue speaking to them to have them STFU!

jmdirks
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happens when rude people are using earbuds while on the phone.

Keisha
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thankfully I have never experienced it but I bet it would be super awkward. Especially if it's a stranger.

David Wallin
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For me, I use the reverse. When someone who I do not want to interact with talks to me, I ignore them. If they continue, I apologize and say I thought they were on a phone.

Olivia Ahearn
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ouch. That happened before. I almost died.

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    #2

    Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them Waiting a few extra mins to leave the bench to not hurt the person's feelings

    tiffytoky , Kabiur Rahman Riyad / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Jack Burton
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I totally agree, i'm glad to live in the smartphone era for this one.

    Amy Davis
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or u think someone is waving @ you, so you wave back like an idiot when really it was someone behind you they were waving to

    Piglet
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is this embarrassing?

    Elchinero
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The stranger has feelings? WTFWT

    ZuriLovesYou
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm actually the opposite. If someone comes and sits on the bench next to me, I'm going to get up and preferably leave. How do I know I'm not sitting next to a serial kiIIer?

    #3

    Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them Holding the door for someone and realising they're too far away

    tiffytoky , Amin Hasani / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    DC
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Speed up, tardigrade, I'm not gonna do this forever!" - in 11th grade, I think, I held open a door for a girl in my class. Pretty early in the year, we barely knew each other, so she proceeded through the door and then took a surprising trajectory, that pretty much just defeats walking through the door. She didn't want to turn down the favor, but had a different destination than I thought, because she and her friend were just ending a small hallway conversation. Friend disappeared into a door right before the one I held open, into a room, and she seemed to feel kinda stuck. We had a good laugh, nothing else happened. Not even one single person clapped, although at least 2 or so saw it.

    LoveAllOfYou
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's hilarious. Embarrassing, but hilarious.

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    Bewarethere@gmail.com
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We feel like we're being rushed but it's a kind gesture on you part

    Jack Burton
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The few seconds when the person try to walk faster cause you hold the door. I'm diying inside.

    ILoveMySon
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's the big deal? Perhaps that ONE MINUTE of your ENTIRE LIFE helped someone else and made their day? GEE, even two.

    MR
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Worse. They aren't actually going through the door.

    Tiny Dynamine
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't forget to give them a menacing stare as you wait for them.

    Benjamin has a very large following on the internet. On TikTok alone, a whopping 2.3 million internet users follow his account, where he posts entertaining content very frequently. Another 174k people follow him on Instagram.

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    The TikToker’s ‘things I find embarrassing for no reason’ videos have been a wild success. These clips have gotten millions of views.

    #4

    Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them Talking to yourself but someone sees

    tiffytoky , Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦 / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Keisha
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sing in my car like I am at a concert and I'm the lead singer. I don't care who sees me. But then again I have zero shame.

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    Lydsylou (she/her)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who else is going to give me such good advice

    J. Maxx
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For my whole life I talked to myself, sang and made weird sounds, but always kept it to myself, until I turned around 30 years old and started doing it out in the open. It started with me doing it with our furballs and gradually I just didn't give a s**t who heard me and now my neighbors just shake know I'm a weirdo who makes all kinds of sounds and sings/talks to the animals, trees myself.

    J. Maxx
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Supposed to say, shake their heads because they know I'm a weirdo. LOL!

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    SM
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's easier these days, now people just think that you are on the phone, with an ear bud or something.

    Spencer's slave
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's called "having an intelligent conversation". Flummoxes people every single time.

    Violet1854
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or making strange faces which are perfect for the scenarios in your head, but weird without context

    Natty Tempest
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a hands free kit. So I can often fake it

    Julia Mckinney
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or singing AND conducting the orchestra while listening to the musical "Chess" on a Walkman while walking to class (yep, just dated myself).

    Heather Hatch
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beat you there. Talking to inanimate objects and you get caught.

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    #5

    Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them Small talk with an old man having no idea what they're saying

    tiffytoky , LOGAN WEAVER | @LGNWVR / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, all good, but REALIZE -- THEY are doing the same to you! You can't remember to speak up- they're tired of asking you to repeat - so - they smile and nod- and go on talking. Win-win, right?

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    Richard Rice
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just remember what I said. When you get to be my age, you'll have an epiphany moment!

    Alie de Hek
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't mind! Happens to me all of the time. I'm kind of 'the approuchable woman' Ik think. "I hate all those people here! Dont't hate you. I like you!" "Well, thanks! I don't hate you either! Good day for both of us don't you think?" "Think so..." And of he went. "You look just like my daughter, are you my daughter?" "Don't think so. I know my family." Man was Chinese and 1,50 meters. I'm Kaukasian, 1,72.

    Marcellus II
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once had this for a year: Did a year abroad, learned the language fluently (I thought), but even after 9months could NOT figure out a single sentence the building's security guy said --- low/uneducated with VERY strong accent. But I spent 6days a week 10--12h in that building, taking a few breaks a day "outside" which meant in the company of the guard. Who got more and more talkative the better we "got to know" eachother. I still have NO IDEA whether his go-to topic was beer brewing, satanic rituals or flower gardening, or something else, but he must have talked 120--180h about it.

    Lavern Defazio
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do this with everyone. Young and old.

    You Can Call Me Al
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 78-year-old dad went to the doctors complaining that he was losing his hearing. The doc said 'What are the symptoms?' and my dad says 'A cartoon family from America'.

    Betty Vanderhooven-SchmaaSchmaa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can hear, I just have trouble understanding. I avoid talking on the phone because of this. I'm embarrassed asking the person to repeat what they've said.

    Tyranamar
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Might need hearing aids if you're having trouble understanding. You should get it checked out. Unless it's specifically just with old men. But if it's happening in general get checked.

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    Steve Hall
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only other old people know what we old people are talking about and we like it that way.

    DC
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... especially if they're speaking with a heavy accent that doesn't match your own. Around here, we're pretty lucky, as the german the natives speak around here is considered the most correct one ... the one closest matching written german, both in grammar and wording, so we have a bit of an advantage over, say, a Bavarian who's trying to understand a toothless saxon. Have'em both drunk, and they could live on opposite places on earth. Now, they're seperated by only a few hundred km, and the border is open since 35 years, but still - in both directions, this may result in very limited understanding. If they're also old ... just ... nod in agreement, as troufaki13 already said. Works out most times, you won't likely end up with unexpected obligations, and if you don't understand a single word, and never will see them again - just leave. "Have to feed the cat, sorry man, can't stay!".

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    Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them When everyone is waiting for you to finish packing your shopping at the store

    tiffytoky , Jack Sparrow / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

    Dan Holden
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or maybe if stores didn't unload work that they used to do onto their customers this wouldn't be an issue. I feel no guilt for this.

    Nosirrow
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The true empath puts the things back into the cart and packs them afterwards. But most people will block the queue by carefully putting the change into their wallet and then wallet into their bag.

    Golpandoodle
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's as simple as this: checkout isn't just scanning and paying. It ends when your stuff is packed and in the shopping cart. Everybody's saying we should come back to a slower, more natural way of living, yet they're ready to complain if the person ahead is a bit slower...

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    Ashlie Dearest
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone has a turn, and can take as much time as needed.

    Vicki Perizzolo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I put mine on there in the order I want them and pack as they come to me

    Tyranamar
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I cannot not hurry at the checkout. I'm so conscious of other people wanting to get on with their day. I don't know how people just lollygag without feeling any pangs of guilt.

    MagicJacket
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I keep the reusable bags in the trunk of my car, put all the groceries in the cart and bag them at the car. It is the sensible thing to do.

    Natty Tempest
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the UK, we pack our own bags most the time.

    Alie de Hek
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm always quick so if yoy are in front of me, no problemo. I'm gone before you.

    Steve Hall
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You do your own packing...how middle class.

    Mike F
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yet the world spins and the sun rises.

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    Benjamin manages to hone in on some incredibly relatable moments in his videos. Most of us have been in the slightly awkward situations he describes, which is why we enjoy the videos so much. That, in turn, makes us want to share them with our family, friends, and colleagues.

    Relatability is a vital part of internet content. Without it, you’re relying on pure luck to go viral. However, if you know your audience very well (and post consistently!), you can stand out from the crowd on TikTok and social media by appealing to their personal experiences.

    #7

    Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them Tryna avoid eye contact at the dentist

    tiffytoky , Anna Shvets / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

    DC
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I close my eyes. Tell him beforehand that I want him to tell me what exact he's doing, as that calms me. Also - Valium. It's great to fall asleep when they're removing a tooth's root, you know... Way better than awake!

    ALittleKnownGoddess
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always close my eyes, but I'm super conscious of what my tongue is doing, and that darn thing is very inquisitive. I feel like apologizing for it. Is it just me?

    Stephen Lyford
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who leaves their eyes open? Creepy.

    Karl
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dentist is a lovely fella who enjoys conversation about obscure musical topics while he works. I had a very involved chat about the relative merits of Pink Floyd bootlegs while him the middle of root canal work. His ability to decode my grunts on the subject while he’s at work is very impressive.

    Alie de Hek
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The dentist is looking at your teeth. Not your eyes.

    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought everyone closed their eyes. I can't do eye contact during this.

    Betty Vanderhooven-SchmaaSchmaa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've not noticed my dentists eyes, but I can't stop looking at her nose hairs.

    Karri Berkowitz
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dentist is hot so now I don't want to go back

    MagicJacket
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I will maintain constant eye contact with them next time, just to weird them out.

    April Dancer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't you get given protective glasses in your dentist? Stops the chance of splashed water or worse going in your eyes, especially if they're drilling pre filling. You absolutely can't make eye contact in those

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    #8

    Talking to someone with a wog eye and you're not sure which eye to look at

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    Tiny Dynamine
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Weird expression! I guess that's pigeon English as in the UK, that's a racist term.

    I’ll have a treble thanks.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only if used in a derogatory way to a person, we used the word for ´stealing’ something as in the verb to rob.

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    Karen Krause
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I end up looking between their eyes.

    laura lee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah I think the proper spot, for those who have a hard time with eye contact in general, is to look at the space between and a little up, like looking at their "third eye"

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    Keisha
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a friend that had a wandering eye. You never knew where it was going to be. My brother and her flirted back and forth all the time. One day he was talking about her nonstop and I said "have you not noticed her wonky eye" ? He hadn't but after that day that's all he could see. I swear that thing rolled all the way back in her head anlt times.

    Mike F
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I went to school with a bunch that had this. The whole family! Very confusing.

    Jesse
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My history teacher has that. I just look at the bridge part of his glasses.

    Golpandoodle
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Specially if they're looking in opposite directions...

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    #9

    Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them Thinking you're kicking the table leg but realising it's someone's leg

    tiffytoky , Ivan Aleksic / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Weasel Wise
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Crazy concept, maybe don't make a habit of kicking shìt when at a table?

    Jeevesssssss
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...when you only realise when the "table leg" kicks you back...

    Ashlie Dearest
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Playing footsies under the table. lol

    Farah Kamal
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Noooo I've done this with my crush and he smiled - thats when i noticed and I was so embarressed but he started kicking my leg playfully so we just kept doing that the whole lesson lmao

    Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not that embarassing. More of a "Heheh. Hope I didn't break anything, there".

    Olivia Ahearn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You:* Kickes the leg 12 times* Your friend: B*tch stop kicking me.

    When it comes to dealing with our sense of embarrassment, the healthy thing to do is to feel whatever we feel. That’s far easier said than done, though! Embracing the heck out of our emotions, however uncomfortable they might be, is a skill like any other. We get better at doing it with practice!

    #10

    Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them Going for a toilet at a friends house

    tiffytoky , Phil Hearing / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Nika the Great
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Showering at a friends house and u can’t figure out the shower

    Lydsylou (she/her)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes you need like a PhD to actually work out the engineering behind their shower

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    Kari Panda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to use a toilet at my in laws‘ house this weekend. I was on a floor that’s usually not used for anything, so I was wary and made sure to test if the flush actually worked. It did. So I used the toilet - only to realise that the flush did NOT work now. Apparently, they had turned off the water for this toilet, and my test flush had used up the remaining water from the water tank. Luckily, I managed to turn the water back on, flush, and turn it off again. But for a minute or two, I felt like I was in some silly comedy movie.

    Queeqec
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's embarrassing about using a toilet? Can someone pls enlighten me?

    Brindle Nutter
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    how about clogging a host's toilet, but no plunger in sight

    Phil Green
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Having the biggest dump imaginable and there's no air freshener...

    MagicJacket
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never heard "going FOR a toilet" before. I am American and we snowflakes have softer words in the first place, like "going to the restroom" or the bathroom etc. We don't even say "going to the toilet" over here, much less going FOR a toilet. We do say "gonna take a dump" or a leak though.

    Der Kommissar
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some countries use the term WC (water closet) or CR (comfort room)

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    jmdirks
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We all need to use it so why is that embarrassing???

    Ashlie Dearest
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a problem for me, I don't use any public washrooms, including alleged friends place.

    Julie S
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are we talking number 1 or number 2?

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    #11

    Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them When you're trying not to yawn during a conversation

    tiffytoky , Ketut Subiyanto / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

    Richard Camarena
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you do that weird scrunched up face with the mouth stretching but still closed and eyes bugging out the head... Yeah, that's one that happens all too often

    OneHappyPuppy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's psychological. Whenever you read about/see someone/hear someone yawning it triggers a reflex to make you yawn. I tested the "hear someone yawn" theory on my unsuspecting sister and it works like a charm. Another one is conscious breathing. When I tell you "welcome to manual breathing mode" you'll suddenly become conscious of your breathing

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    Ashlie Dearest
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I yawn, then say Sorry, I didn't get enough sleep last night. Most people are understanding.🤷

    Steve Hall
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, that's a lot nicer than saying shut up.

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    #12

    Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them When you're the only one clapping in the crowd for a moment

    tiffytoky , Luis Quintero / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

    Julia Mckinney
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did something similar at a pep assembly in high school. Kool and the Gang's "Celebration" was playing and the cheerleaders had been doing a cheer using some of the lyrics so when the lyric "what's your pleasure" was sung, I yelled "to beat Stadium", of course during a lull in the cheers. Yeah, it was embarrasing but chalked up to me just being a little weird again.

    Pferdchen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A work group attended a LARGE comedy show in Vegas during a convention. One of them, a very dear friend even 35 years later, didn't get it at first. She didn't laugh until everyone else had stopped laughing. She became part of the bit - they called her "U-Haul" because she was trailing behind and just caught up. Fortunately, she's a good egg and laughed along with everyone laughing at her expense.

    The more we embrace our feelings instead of running away from them, the better we become at resolving awkward and embarrassing situations in the future. Not only that but by acknowledging our embarrassment and/or mistakes, we prevent them from turning into shame further down the line.

    #13

    Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them Getting compliments from people

    tiffytoky , Katerina Holmes / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

    Tiny Dynamine
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't like that. I just say thanks and move onto something else.

    ZuriLovesYou
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have little to no self esteem. So for me, compliments are a Godsend!

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    Cosmikid
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Accepting compliments is a skill that needs to be taught; and learned. And practiced.

    Lotekguy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes they're more uncomfortable to receive than criticism. We just ain't wired right for healthy interactions, but have to learn perspective.

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    Julie S
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    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm always very pleased with a compliment I always smile and say thank you.

    Gustav Gallifrey
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Justified. People are nice/complimentary when (a) they want something, or (b) they're setting you up so it hits harder when the punch lands.

    Sindhuja
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There nothing embarrassing about people appreciating you, just say your thanks and go on.

    Sonja
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you compliment me, my instinct is to tell you why you’re wrong. It’s excruciating.

    Violet1854
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hate compliments, never know what to do

    Anouk Lulu
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I appreciate compliments, but I always worry that the way I responded isn’t enough. I always say thank you of course, but something tells me that’s not enough 😂

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    #14

    Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them That awkward silence when your both tryna end the call

    tiffytoky , Marília Castelli / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Richard Camarena
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My wife and MIL each say "yeah, alright, okay, bye, okay" one after another. Goes on forever... Just say bye then *click* 😩

    Julie S
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You hang up no you hang up

    Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ok then! bye! yep. ok then! bye. you bet. ok then! ahuh. o.k. bye! yeah. ok then. I know, right? yep. ok then! yeah, bye!! ok then!!

    Alie de Hek
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Om messenger my friends know that when that big bleu thumb is up, I'm gone. No offence, They do the same now. Just a sign. Okay, done.

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    #15

    Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them When the self checkout errors and one of the workers come to help

    tiffytoky , Hamish / flickr (not the actual photo) Report

    Tiny Dynamine
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think supermarkets should give us a 10% discount for using these, seeing as we're doing the fecking work ourselves...

    Lulu John
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No ones forcing you to use them. And if they are GO SOMEWHERE ELSE📢

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    April Dancer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When it loudly announces the problem and you find yourself telling it I ALREADY DID THAT!

    Marley Nachi
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember hearing, that they make these things harder and slower to use on purpose than going to a person. However, I have anxiety talking to casher people and prefer to use the slow self service machines

    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "It's a special skill of mine: any machine I touch malfunctions immediately." true, lots of practice here.

    ALittleKnownGoddess
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's one store where the self checkout is so sensitive, I feel like I'm the bomb squad (or how I imagine them in the movies anyway) every time I use it. Never failed to alert a store worker! So now I use live people to check me out, idc if it takes a little longer.

    Julie S
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is this embarrassing that is their job.

    Lotekguy
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never use self checkout. I want the cashiers to be enough in demand that management will keep as many on the job as possible instead of replacing staff with more machines.

    David Wallin
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know these are subject to being rearranged, but from here to the end are just silly. You need help if these things bother you.

    Mary Obrien
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did the self checkout the other day without assistance and they made me assistant manager.

    InfiniteZeek
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm never embarrassed with these, I am usually seething by the time I am finally freakin done though.

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    However, some of our experiences and memories continue to torment us even years later, despite our best efforts to come to terms with them. In these cases, it can really help us if we think about how those situations might have improved us. In short, we want to reframe the narrative. Perhaps by embarrassing ourselves in public, we learned an important lesson or became more emotionally resilient. Or we learned something new about ourselves or even managed to connect to other people despite all the emotional fallout.

    #16

    Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them Walking back from the sea on the beach

    tiffytoky , Mikhail Nilov/ pexels (not the actual photo) Report

    Noel Bovae
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get this one AT ALL.

    OneHappyPuppy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The rest of the comments about the readjusting of your swimsuit but also the weird walk through the sand you make because you can't really walk normally through sand, you sort of dig into the sand and it makes you look like you're trying too hard to walk

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    Comfortably Numb
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Having the suit cling tightly to your...Netherlands. And trying to non-chalantly pull it out and down, while readjusting your pieces with everyone on the beach looking your direction. That's why.

    Ashlie Dearest
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Adjust it in the water before you start heading for the sand.

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    Kimbowa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Walking out of the water or getting out of a pool, and your bathing suit is now clinging or sagging in all the wrong places, any make up you had on has washed off and smeared on your face and your hair is doing weird things. Or maybe that’s just me!

    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    let's see; everybody here is nearly naked; most of them have bulges and or hair in places they wish they didn't - so who's looking at ME? .... probably nobody.......

    Nicole Schö
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe it is all in your head, but it is there.

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    InfiniteZeek
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As opposed to what? Levitating back?!

    Fiddlediddle2.0
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At our beaches everyone faces the water so It’s felt like everyone is watching you as your swimsuit is clinging and I’m always worried something slipped out or something!

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    Lavern Defazio
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone can see how big the asscrack really is.

    Jeevesssssss
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the UK if you've swum it's usually a "F**K F**K F**K COLD" crab-scuttle with finding your towel being the only thing that matters.

    Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would that be embarassing? unless the undertow had ripped my shorts off.... then... well... THEN, it might be a bit on the embarassing side. Especially if the water was REAL COLD.

    Jon Lee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially if you've walked waist deep for a few minutes and walked back.

    Katchen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not embarrassing if you look like James Bond.

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    #17

    Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them Working out in your room and your parent comes in

    tiffytoky , MART PRODUCTION / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

    Firstname Lastname
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Got caught doing an exercise dance routine in my room once and instead of applauding an interest in fitness or self expression my mother mocked me.

    Gen X Feral
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a beech. Idk why some people bother to have children if they aren't going to appreciate them or at least attempt to pretend to.

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    Liz Thomas
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A LOT of people are thinking this means something else

    Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that what they are calling it these days? "Working out?" I done me a fair bit of "working out" my own self

    •porcelain•doll•
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    mom caught me doin jumping jacks... she made fun of me 😭😭

    James Peek
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes you have to take matters in to your own hand....

    #18

    Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them When someone gets your name wrong

    tiffytoky , Mimi Thian / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Annik Perrot
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When YOU get someone's name wrong.

    MR
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When someone else gets someone else's name wrong.

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    Olivia Ahearn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah. And then you pretend it's your name because it's embarrassing for both of you to say they got your name wrong.🤐

    YourLocalChicken
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My name is Welsh, so- I’m used to this.

    Noel Bovae
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guess you just get used to it when you have a very abnormal name 🤷‍♀️

    Ignacio Camacho
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a customer that always called me Jen. My name is not Jen but I never corrected him. I was just "whatever"

    David Wallin
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This actually makes me feel better, since I have forgotten that person's name.

    Agent Smith
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mispronounced a colleague's name for years. He didn't correct me at first then I found out later (from others) it sounded like fUng not Feng as spelt. Was annoyed at my embarrassment, so slightly maliciously kept mispronouncing. For years. If it's incorrect just bl00dy say so.

    LoveAllOfYou
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you don't remember someone's name, so you just have to say a really long "Hiiiiiiiiii!" as you walk up to them.

    Slap Shot
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When someone decides I should be called by a nick name after being introduced by my given name.

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    The reality is that we tend to focus too much on our personal failures and embarrassment. We believe that everyone in our social circle must be thinking about all the times we messed up. The fact is that most other people are worrying about what others think of them, just like us. In short, all of us are hyper-focused on our own embarrassment. That’s a freeing thought!

    #19

    Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them Accidentally launching your pen across the class

    tiffytoky , Polina Tankilevitch / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

    Mike K
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Accidentally launching your *trombone* across the *gymnasium*

    Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oops. Definitely turn around to look behind you as though to see, "Who did that?" Hopefully you're not in the last row. Then it's like, "OOPS! Sorry"

    wowbagger
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My first day of teaching, I tried to erase the chalkboard with too much force, and I launched the eraser right at a student's head. They managed to duck in time!

    Cait Cadriel
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was home schooled for most of my school years and after finishing middle school I decided to give high school a shot in the actual school. Well, my attention span was horrific after only doing an hour or 2 of tutoring at home a day and I started tapping and flicking my pen back and forth on the text book on my desk... one flick too hard and that pen launched like a rocket dead into the teachers face. 😳 I finished the rest of my school years at home after that lol. I did walk for the graduation ceremony though!

    #20

    Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them That long awkward walk when meeting your friend

    tiffytoky , Lorenzo Messina / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

    troufaki13
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you say goodbye to someone and then go to the same direction

    Lulu John
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or when you’re walking towards a coworker you just said hi to about 3 hours ago and you’re not sure if it’s rude to not acknowledge them again. So you both try not to notice each other but still try to notice if the other is noticing

    Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah. Just start limping or do the egor shuffle. You could skip. Waddle like a goose. walk in "slow motion" so they take longer to get to you. Then talk real slow when they get to you. Do a slow motion hug. Scream out their name and wave exaggeratedly. :)

    the one dude who likes cheese
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just sprint at them while winding up for the most skin splitting high five in hsitory

    #21

    Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them Accidentally touching the driving instructors knee instead of the gear stick

    tiffytoky , Orkun Azap / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    George Costanza
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is this "gear stick" you refer to? (says the American)

    Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    work it. Leave it there. Turn your head towards them slowly. smile and wink. Then laugh it off. Hopefully they're not into you!

    DC
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've learned to drive in a Mini. Still drive it today, and forever will ... but, that car is true to its name, and about 9 out of 10 people in the passenger seat have their knees where the stick goes, so I just shove them to the side a bit. Enough talking done already, also, there's no time for conversation during shifting, as this isn't a gearbox of today's make and use, but an ancient one requiring a bit of ables to operate it. You know, double-clutching and stuff, although it's fully synchronized, said sync's elements are pretty weak. Double-clutching, basically, shifts their function to the (main, real, large) clutch, making them, kind of, immortal.

    Sonja
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like the instructor was manspreading. That’s on him.

    You can try breathing techniques and meditation to get over some of your more embarrassing moments. However, at certain points, it becomes almost necessary to reach out to a professional for help. The rule of thumb here is that you should go see a therapist if your embarrassment or shame is affecting your daily life.

    #22

    Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them When you're mid-conversation and the waiter clears the table

    tiffytoky , Sebastian Coman Photography / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Lydsylou (she/her)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a waitress myself I also find this extremely awkward..or if I'm handing out food and they don't stop the conversation to tell me who ordered what it's extremely annoying and embarrassing

    Leanne Hailes
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a server for many years...I always knew who ordered what. And it's no big deal to politely ask a customer something even if they're talking.

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    Penelope
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or asks "how's everything?" When you just took a bite of food.

    Nika the Great
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When ur raising ur hand for the waiter but they don’t see

    Steve Hall
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When they clear the table, it's time to leave.

    Vivienne
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or when the waiter/waitress bends down to talk to you are stand extremely close

    kennoreid1
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If everyone all went silent, I'd just make a joke of it. 'No need to stop on my accord. I've heard a LOT of things in this restaurant!' Then everyone relaxes.

    Ashlie Dearest
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The waiter should politely, excuse themselves, and ask if everyone is finished with their meals, before clearing the table. Most people are understanding.

    Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    man I hate that especially if you are in the middle of something secret, confidential, embarassing, or emotional... you know. Like getting dumped.

    Mary Obrien
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or when they come and ask you how your meal is and you have a mouth full of food.

    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Well! You know it's a good conversation when you forget to eat, right?"

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    #23

    Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them Waking up first at a sleep over

    tiffytoky , Ron Lach / Ron Lach (not the actual photo) Report

    Dan Flo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or waking up last and feels like everyone stares at you and you panic thinking you've been talking in sleep.

    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or..waking up first in a house you don't know well. Don't wanna make any noise and wake others, so you sit, and sit, and sit...

    Keisha
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was always me. I was diagnosed at 13 with chronic insomnia so I was the last one to sleep and the first one awake. At about age 12 I had a friend that every single sleepover she would wet the bed because she was such a heavy sleeper. We would all get up wet,have to shower,then we would roll her off the bed,change the sheets and put her back in the bed. It's been 31 years and she still has no idea that we know about her secret.

    Mike K
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not so much embarrassing as annoying, at least to me.

    Karl
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once woke up after an Ecstasy heavy party the night before to find I was in a room full of sleeping people dressed as superheroes 😳

    Olivia Ahearn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a sleepover and I woke up last. My mom had to wake me up because my friend was staring at me like f*cking creep.🫣

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    #24

    Looking for someone at the restaurant who's already there

    tiffytoky Report

    Nika the Great
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I forget my glasses and need to find someone in the crowd but I’m actually blind

    Lulu John
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meeting someone coming off a plane

    Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll wad out to a common area and just stand there looking like a cop. Waiting for the person to see me.

    Pferdchen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How about looking for a friend in a movie theater? You're standing there looking as the entire theater can see you.

    Trillian
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bonus points if you are slightly shortsighted and too vain to wear glasses

    For example, if you find yourself sleeping poorly, having difficulty concentrating, avoiding meeting up with other people, and always being in a bad mood, you might want to consider seeing a mental health specialist. They can help you unpack and reframe your experiences so that you can live with more confidence. There’s nothing like an outside perspective to provide some additional clarity.

    #25

    Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them That first hour before you and your cousins warm up to each other

    tiffytoky , Nicole Michalou/ pexels (not the actual photo) Report

    Julie S
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think I have ever warmed up to my cousins

    Lavern Defazio
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Figuring out which cousin brought some weed to the Thanksgiving dinner.

    Kimbowa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so true! But then, by the end of the evening, you’re sharing secrets and playing pranks, and having a great time, like there was no time apart, you’ve known each other forever.

    ZuriLovesYou
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me and my cousins hit it off pretty quickly because we did FaceTime a lot.

    #26

    When you yawn and it makes that burp sound

    tiffytoky Report

    Tempest
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG I thought something was wrong with me cause this happens to me all the time and it’s so embarrassing! Today I learnt I’m not alone in this! The most annoying part about this is that this so called burp sound comes out so loud and also you don’t feel it building up so you don’t have time to suppress it.

    Betta Fish
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NOOO I WANT TO CRY WHEN THIS HAPPENS

    Binky Melnik
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who in the world WANTS to cry? It gives you a headache, makes your nose run, and you wake up with a swollen face. Or do you have some sorta weird kink?

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    FROGS!
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do it all the time… My doctor says it’s normal though! Is it normal for every single yawn to have that burp at the end of every single yawn???

    Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love when my wife does that. I softly exclaim, "that's my little flower"... =) At that point she's mad and not embarrassed anymore. So I grab a napkin or a tablecloth and tell her to "put this on. Now you can be like super girl and be SUPER MAD!" Of course I don't that last part. I'm not insane!

    Binky Melnik
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad called that noise a “quock.” (It’s an onomatopoeia.) Didn’t happen to my sister or me j til the had mumps, and then every damned time! It’s gotten quieter over my life, but hasn’t gone away altogether. 😕

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    #27

    When someone talks really close to your face

    tiffytoky Report

    Richard Camarena
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they have the strongest coffee breath but their cool so you say screw it

    Lotekguy
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are a lot of exhalation options far worse than coffee.

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    Keisha
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh nooo,not the close talker. I can't have anyone in my personal space. It will be very awkward very quickly.

    gilded panda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the worst versions of this is probably in middle school/high school

    Ashlie Dearest
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just move back a step. If they persist, just walk away.

    🦄 Unicorn Princess
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 9th grade math teacher. I hated to ask him questions because he had a cigarette and coffee breath.

    Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...just step closer and challenge their personal space.

    Steve Hall
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't let anyone get that close to me, I remember covid.

    Acknowledging your embarrassment can actually work in your favor, too! Especially if you’re in a leadership position. It’s a way for you to be seen as more human and down-to-earth by the people around you. Harvard Business Review notes that people tend to be quite compassionate and nonjudgmental. They’ll relate to you more if you’re humble and take responsibility for your mistakes.

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    But the key here is to make your mistakes not look like a big deal. Everyone makes mistakes. There’s no need for excessive self-flagellation.

    Which of Benjamin's insights did you relate to the most, dear Pandas? How do you tend to behave in embarrassing and awkward situations? If you have a moment, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.

    #28

    Getting reclined at the dentist

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    SBocker78
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or having to lie back on that weird paper covered table at the doctor, especially in a smock.

    Karen Krause
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially if you are short, then you have to maneuver to fit right.

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    Trillian
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you think that is bad go see a gynecologist

    Terry Tobias
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That awkward moment after your doctor tells you to spread your legs wider.

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    k sand
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is that embarrassing?

    Jeevesssssss
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    1 year ago

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    Marilyn Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When this is happening I usually joke that they have a trap door and they're gonna just slide me down into it.

    ladybug (She/her)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then the awkward eye contact while it's happening is just-

    #29

    Thinking someone said something when the didn't

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    Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so just continue the conversation with an imaginary person as though the other person doesn't exist

    Sindhuja
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once forgot to reply to someone’s question 😭. I thought I did, the person was looking at me expectantly, I was looking at them expectantly, and there was such an awkward silence in the air.

    Keisha
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG my six year old does this. He says "what did you say mama". I'm like I didn't say anything. At least not out loud. Maybe he can hear my thoughts.

    April Dancer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or you ask them to repeat their question but as they do so their original statement finally catches up with your brain. And you don't have a clue what the answer is to their question so you've wasted their time for nothing

    Lulu John
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Asking what 3 times and still not hearing them and just hoping you’re making the right facial expression

    #30

    Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them When gum falls out your mouth while talking

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    Richard Camarena
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or when someone lets out that bit of mouth spray that hits you and makes you want to wipe it off like a crazy person but you do the smooth "I got an itch" and rub it off

    Rainstorm
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or worse, being the one who accidentally spits on someone while you're talking. I've done it once or twice and it is absolutely mortifying

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    Steve Hall
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's just nature's way of telling you it's time to shut up.

    Vivienne
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or when you laugh mid convo and end up snorting a bunch of stuff out

    April Dancer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeuw. Put it between your teeth and your cheek. No one wants to talk to you while you're still chewing.

    Ashlie Dearest
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How about when you're in meditation class, and you let out a really loud fart? lol

    Slap Shot
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dislike talking with someone who is chewing gum. Seeing it rolling around in their mouth so gross.

    #31

    Going to the toilet at the cinema and having to awkwardly pass people

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    Dan Flo
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even more awkward - someone before you made a chemical warfare inside, then when you get out there is a line wating, and everyone will think it was you.

    #32

    Guy Shares The Most Random Things That Are Absolutely Embarrassing, Here Are 30 Of Them When a bubble forms in your mouth when you're speaking

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    Lulu John
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What’s up with that white foamy crust that builds up on the corners of people’s mouths?

    #33

    Spilling water and it looks like you've peed urself

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    Firstname Lastname
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was on a road trip with a friend and told her I could hold me pee. Went to open a carbonated water and immediately spilled it on my lap. Spent the remainder of the trip looking like a liar. (We both found it more humorous than embarrassing thankfully.)

    Lavern Defazio
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Spilling water because you peed yourself.

    #34

    Wearing a brand new outfit in public and u start to overthink

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    TheNewJenBrady
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still think about this 9th grader who was walking in front of me and 2 friends on the first day of my senior year in highschool...he had new jeans on with the size sticker still on the back of one of the legs. I let him know as quickly and discreetly as possible but he was obviously embarrassed. This was in 1995. I wonder how often he thinks about it. I still feel bad for that kid😭

    Tiny Dynamine
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not if you're a guy. You're very unlikely to even remember you're wearing something new and won't give a s**t if no-one says anything about it.

    #35

    Going round someone's house for the first time

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    Dan Flo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, that awkward moment when they get home before you left

    #36

    That awkward side walk you gotta do when you're the least-liked friend in the group

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    Nika the Great
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When ur waking with someone who can’t walk in a straight line and runs into you and other people and objects

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    #37

    Walking with a massive school project

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    ScarletRos
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And having to take public transport.

    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Walking with the baritone saxophone in its case... and getting on the bus...

    Lavern Defazio
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Walking with a massive anything, really.

    #38

    When you stretch in class but the teacher thinks you had your hand raised

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    Rusty (He/They)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly in my classes people would just put their hand up and if you suddenly decided you didn’t want to and the teacher called on you, well “I’m just stretching sir”

    Nosirrow
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's so annoying for the teachers. When I'm asking questions, just stay still, what's the problem with that?

    #39

    When you knock on your friend's door and expect them to answer but their parents do instead

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omigod!! They have PARENTS??? ewwww

    Olivia Ahearn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I cringe when that happens. "Um, excuse me, ma'am, could I talk to your daughter instead?" Yeah, no thanks. At that point I just leave.

    #40

    When the teacher keeps making eye contact with you

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    #41

    Having a phone call in public

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    Marie Clear
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish more people were embarrassed by this!

    #42

    Dropping change in the canteen

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    Karen Krause
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dropping change at any checkout and there's a line behind you. I've gone cashless now.

    Der Kommissar
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my canteen's hole is too small to drop quarters into

    #43

    Asking for the Wi-Fi password

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    Trainingfortheballetpotteh🇺🇦
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly! Especially if you are at someones house and you feel like your coming as if you're so bored you have to resort to using your phone.

    OneHappyPuppy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A coffee shops WiFi password near my uni was "whydyacare" making it extra embarrassing to ask for the WiFi password

    #44

    Testing if the shoe fits by walking up and down

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    wowbagger
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm so glad buying shoes has become more self-service. I used to hate having to ask a salesperson to go in back to get my size, then have them put it on me and watch me walk around.

    #45

    Waving your hand to stop the bus:

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    Marie Clear
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    . . .and it doesn't stop, but someone waves back thinking you were waving at them. Then two people are embarassed.

    Dan Flo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or waving at a friend and a bus stops. Then you have to get onboard and just go someplace random because it is less awkward.

    wowbagger
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you're not sure if it's your bus because the sign is too small and blurry, so you risk either accidentally flagging the wrong bus or waiting till the last minute to flag the right bus.

    Nosirrow
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once I didn't bc I thought the bus would just stop. The driver opened only the front door, so he could scream at me. What a dumb loser.

    #46

    When you're laughing together and both stop

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    TheNewJenBrady
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you grow up in a religious household and someone is saying a prayer but you remember something funny in the middle of it and are trying so hard not to laugh out loud during the prayer that tears start streaming down your face and it feels like your head is going to explode 😂😂

    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am never asked to lead prayer anymore. "Our Father..." I have noticed many Protestants, outside of Lutherans, REFUSE to say the Lord's prayer, even though it's Biblical.

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    Kimbowa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, I would find this funny.

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    #47

    Trying on sunglasses/hats at the store

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    #48

    Not knowing how to open your friends door

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    Marie Clear
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or in any shop, pulling when it says push.

    kansasmagic
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know of one of these doors...

    Dan Flo
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I rented an Audi - sat for 5 minutes looking for the darn keyhole. I saw the on-button, but did nothing untill I realised the big slot next to the steering wheel was for inserting the whole key-box...

    #49

    When you're at a red light and your music is loud

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    Tiny Dynamine
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just turn it down and respect other people. They don't want to hear it. Thanks.

    Karen Krause
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like the car three cars behind me. Stopped at a stoplight heard thumping, looked around to hear where it was coming from, looked in my rearview mirror and the other cars were doing the same. Later the third car passed me and I heard it coming up on my left.

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    #50

    Asking for the bill at a restaurant

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    Marie Clear
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh man, you'll have to get over this one. Just catch a waiter's eye and use the international silent mime, writing on your hand, and they'll just know.

    You Can Call Me Al
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    [SOLVED] When you want the bill, just get up and walk briskly towards the exit. Someone will bring it right over. Real quick too.

    You can watch one of Benjamin's viral videos in full right over here

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