“What Feels Embarrassing But Shouldn’t”: 35 People Delivered An Answer

im sorry

I admire people with weight so much for working out - I struggle to get the motivation and energy and I don't have any extra to have to lift - for every person who sniggers, there are at least two like me who are quietly admiring your determination and extra strength.

Why are people so mean and judgmental? It makes no sense.

Normal people admire you. Don't let the haters deter you. They will hate no matter what.

This is a big reason I've never joined a gym. Just going to inquire about adult ballet lessons I got weird looks from the ballet dancers running the booth. Maybe my questions about the possibilities of dancing in The Nutcracker were a bit far-reaching, but I don't think being told I'd not fit into the child-sized mouse costumes was a bit much, too. (If anyone wonders why I say "a bit" or "kinda", it's a habit of my sarcastic humor. Not an attempt to downplay the situation, as it has been assumed a few times one here.)

Omg..... I’m not the only one!

I could not care less...if they don´t sell what I want,I exit..

When I do that I always ask myself if I didn't unknowingly to myself steal something in the shop

This really does not bother me one bit

Me too! I feel like people think I'm stealing something!

As in: “Me and her seen it with our own eyes!”

OOOH BOY !! my 1st year in Portugal I had my butcher crying with laughter and his assistant convulsive on the floor when I innocently asked for two kilos of fish-bones instead of shank-bones (for Soup stock) (Espinhas v Ossos) and sent 8 dinner guests into stunned silence when I asked the maid to go to the little a**e-hole instead of kitchen (cuzinho v cozinha) to get another bottle of wine....

God German is so haaaaard

YASSS. In my line of work I come across a lot of unfamiliar names I just cannot pronounce for the life of me, and some people get so offended and upset about it. On one project I was placed on that had words to do with an industry I didn't work in, directly. We were trained on how to pronounce them, but I guess my accent and diction made it sound like something else and I was docked for it because the people I was interacting with thought they needed to correct me. I can't remember what that word is now. Something to do with agriculture.

I feel you. I'm currently working on a team filled with native English speakers, I'm the only who's not native speaker and in constantly checking up my spelling and grammar, like obsessively. They didn't mind the slightest bit if I made a grammar mistake, but for me, it makes me feel like utterly dumb (I know it's an overreaction tho, but can't help it)

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

Damaged goods my ass...mental health is like any other health issues. So if your a diabetic your" damaged goods?" Let that sink in all you nabobs of negativity

Youre not damaged goods at all! I'm proud of you for making it this far, its hard <3

And just generally talking about your depression is embarrassing too. When someone wants to talk about it I get awkward and my stutter comes out and i get all red and weird. Like, i understand they're trying to make sure im okay but i dont like talking about it

"Damaged goods" implies the existence of "undamaged goods." With respect to people, there is no such thing! We all have issues, imperfections, and things we struggle with. Some people, like you, are lucky because there other medications and other things that can help. Some people, like the jerk you spoke to, are unlucky because stupid is damn near impossible to fix. No one is perfect. Please do not let other imperfect people make you feel like less of a person. Also, kudos for getting the help you need and being brave enough to admit you needed help.

*Relatable girl moments*

Girl, I can honestly say in the BEST way possible nobody really cares. It is nothing to be embarrassed about

I remember (in my late teens) realising that I shouldn't feel embarrassed by this, decided to just rip it off like a band aid from then on- let's try to normalise normal things!!

I just rip the pad open. I mean, women should be fine with other women doing their lady thing. And if they’re not fine that sound, they probably shouldn’t use public toilets.

Oh god yes. Then it got even worse when I figured out I was trans. I started going to the guys bathroom after a while of course, but changing pads in there when I was at school >~< Glad that's over...

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.

Breast and penis size is something only narrow minded jerks care about from my experience