What is something that feels embarrassing to do, but shouldn't feel that way because there's nothing wrong with it?

#1

"What Feels Embarrassing But Shouldn't": 35 People Delivered An Answer Being overweight and going to the gym. I've actually stopped completely...I just work out at home. The stares and snickering was too much to deal with when I'm just trying to work out.

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#2

"What Feels Embarrassing But Shouldn't": 35 People Delivered An Answer Going to a shop and walking out without buying anything

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#3

"What Feels Embarrassing But Shouldn't": 35 People Delivered An Answer Mispronouncing words, grammar mistakes, and word choice while learning a new language. It's way less tragic than it feels, and most native speakers butcher their own routinely.

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#4

"What Feels Embarrassing But Shouldn't": 35 People Delivered An Answer Admitting you have a severe depression and need to take medsand have therapy to not harm yourself.

(Was told I was "damaged goods" because of my illness)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

'damaged goods'?! i'll show them actual damage! that's awful and i hope you're ok!

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#5

"What Feels Embarrassing But Shouldn't": 35 People Delivered An Answer Being in a deadly silent bathroom where you know some of the other stalls are occupied and trying to quietly change pads without everyone knowing what your doing.

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#6

"What Feels Embarrassing But Shouldn't": 35 People Delivered An Answer Stretch marks. Body hair, or lack of it. Breast size. Penis size. Mental illness. Starting your life at 40 instead of 16. Niche interests. So many things....

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I was doing now what I was doing as 16, I'd be monumentally depressed. Nothing you've said here is something to be embarrassed about. I hope you find peace! You deserve it.

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#7

"What Feels Embarrassing But Shouldn't": 35 People Delivered An Answer Buying contraceptives and basically any other sexual wellness products in a physical store.

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#8

"What Feels Embarrassing But Shouldn't": 35 People Delivered An Answer Compliments, at least for me they feel embarrassing.

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#9

"What Feels Embarrassing But Shouldn't": 35 People Delivered An Answer Leaking on a period. Sure, it's annoying and uncomfortable, but it's not like it was a choice.

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#10

"What Feels Embarrassing But Shouldn't": 35 People Delivered An Answer Doing number two in a public washroom. The sounds are one reason why I choose home.

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#11

"What Feels Embarrassing But Shouldn't": 35 People Delivered An Answer Talking about money. I was invited on a girl's trip and had to say no because I couldn't come up with cash in the short amount of time needed to book the trip. My friend said that I embarrassed her by telling the other girls that I couldn't afford it.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NO ONE should make fun, judge, or criticize someone else for not having enough money.

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#12

"What Feels Embarrassing But Shouldn't": 35 People Delivered An Answer asking for help more than once in class

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Alyssa Sweat
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is this embarrassing? You are just wanting to understand the material, don't be ashamed to ask questions a lot.

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#13

"What Feels Embarrassing But Shouldn't": 35 People Delivered An Answer Being hungry at a friends house, or having your host offer you something and saying yes, WHY DOES IT SEEM SO SO RUDE AND EMBARASSING!? Haha

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"What Feels Embarrassing But Shouldn't": 35 People Delivered An Answer Talking about feminine things in front of my dad. Example: periods , bras, pads ect

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I talk about stuff like that with my dad all the time. He already knows about it, so its not that awkward, he did marry a woman lol

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#15

enjoying ""childish"" things as an adult

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

people can give others a hard time abt this too, i still feel embarrassed for enjoying animated things and i got a lot of grief abt it over the years but like its so dumb bc? its usually made by adults too lmao??? regardless tho it shouldnt be embarrassing idc

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#16

"What Feels Embarrassing But Shouldn't": 35 People Delivered An Answer Singing in front of other people. I know lots of other people do it, but it just makes me feel really exposed and awkward.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't even sing in front of my husband. Only parents and daughter.

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"What Feels Embarrassing But Shouldn't": 35 People Delivered An Answer Practicing any instrument you are learning at home around family. You don't know how to play very well which is why you need to learn and practice but you feel dumb struggling through easy songs with people that can hear you.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yeah i felt this. i used to play violin but stopped for this exact reason

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#18

"What Feels Embarrassing But Shouldn't": 35 People Delivered An Answer Getting out of the pool Its just so awkward. and also when your crouching in the shallow end and someone goes "you could just stand ya know" LIKE YEA I KNOW IM JUST INSECURE.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg the last part is the most relatable thing ive ever seen. and when you swim in the shallow part and someone tells you you could walk but you just dont want people to see you lol

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#19

Wanting to go home because you are done socializing. But if you say so, everyone is offended and it’s embarrassing, even though it barely has anything to do with them.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is said in our country that best time to leave is when the other people are gonna miss you.

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"What Feels Embarrassing But Shouldn't": 35 People Delivered An Answer Going to a sex shop. And generally everything with sex as a topic is seen as vulgar and a complete Taboo.

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Maria Schneider
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I (F) had the same problem - until a friend (F, too) really dragged me me into a sex shop. Simply to make me have a new experience. Found out I felt totally normal...

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#21

When you have to run to catch the bus, you're out of breath, and you start breathing heavily on the bus. Idk why but this just seems to embarrassing to me.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes it happens to me at work. My boss is at the second level of our building and my office is on the ground floor. If I have to go to his office I run on the stairs (no elevator) and when I get there I am breathing very heavily and I feel like it's the only thing you can hear.

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#22

Exercising in your room as a kid. I don't know why.

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#23

"What Feels Embarrassing But Shouldn't": 35 People Delivered An Answer Coming out.
I know it is a little embarassing but I swear I almost died of embarassment.

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#25

when a car is stopped to let you cross the street 🙈

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#26

Opening a gift- expectations of my reaction.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg I hate opening presents in front of people! Like, I love watching other people open presents but, please, just let me take my little dragon hoard and open them by myself, in my room, in the dark, where no one can see me.

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#27

Having your period

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HooowlAtTheMoon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Luckily I don't get awkward talking about my period. I used to talk about it with this guy at my school and complain about how annoying it was and how I was running out of feminine products that I liked and he was so weirded out and confused, it was great

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#28

My false teeth. Since high school. I know there's nothing wrong but i still didn't tell to anybody

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, don't worry. Nobody will think it's weird, and if they do, then they are jerks.

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#29

A giant zit on your cheek that make up won't even begin to cover.

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HooowlAtTheMoon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Haha I hate makeup so I've learned to embrace my zits and if someone comments on them i smile and comment on theirs.

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#30

When your talking to someone and they correct you because you got something wrong. Even if its just the pronounciation of a random word. I always feel so amshamed and I don't know why

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Maria Schneider
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know that, too. For me, it's helpful to confess about my feelings in these moments - people instantly try to comfort me.

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#31

Public speaking

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#32

puberty

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#33

Asking for the bathroom key at those gas stations that require one, especially when they take a really long time to get it.

Also, mentioning that I'm not ok. Whenever someone thinks im unhappy i get super embarrassed and it makes it all worse

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#34

Asking for anything especially at restaurants

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yesss, whenever I go to a restaurant I always try to bring someone more direct than me so i can ask them to tell the waiter because I dont want to seem rude (even though im not im just asking for what i came there for lol)

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