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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! 

Bored Panda has reached out to Benjamin via email, and we’ll update the article as soon as we hear back from him.

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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

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Katrina Anderson
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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.

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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

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Jack Burton
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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.

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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

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DC
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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.

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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.

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

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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

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Dan Holden
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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.

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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.

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

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DC
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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!

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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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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

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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!

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

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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

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Richard Camarena
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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Richard Camarena
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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* 😩

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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

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Tiny Dynamine
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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...

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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.

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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!

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

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troufaki13
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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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

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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.

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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

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Lydsylou (she/her)
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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

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

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Dan Flo
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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.

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Looking for someone at the restaurant who's already there

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Nika the Great
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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

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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.

#26

When you yawn and it makes that burp sound

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Tempest
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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.

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When someone talks really close to your face

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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
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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.

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Thinking someone said something when the didn't

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Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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

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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
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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

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

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Dan Flo
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8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated 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.

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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
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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?

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#33

Spilling water and it looks like you've peed urself

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Firstname Lastname
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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.)

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

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#35

Going round someone's house for the first time

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Dan Flo
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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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Walking with a massive school project

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#38

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

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Rusty (He/They)
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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”

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

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When the teacher keeps making eye contact with you

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#41

Having a phone call in public

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#42

Dropping change in the canteen

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8 months ago DotsCreated 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.

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#43

Asking for the Wi-Fi password

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8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated 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.

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#44

Testing if the shoe fits by walking up and down

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wowbagger
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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.

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When you're laughing together and both stop

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TheNewJenBrady
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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 😂😂

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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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#49

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

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Tiny Dynamine
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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.

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Asking for the bill at a restaurant

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Marie Clear
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8 months ago DotsCreated 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.

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

@tiffytoky Comment fr if u relate #tiffytoky #fyp #relatable #embarrassing ♬ original sound - Benjamin Tiffen

Many TikTok users loved his clips. Here's how they reacted to the series