Disarming Your Embarrassment
- Talk about things that embarrass you: When you talk about embarrassing stories with friends or other people you trust, you take away the power those moments have over you.
- Blushing and embarrassment show you care: We are drawn to others who are embarrassed because we view them as people who understand when they have crossed a line or made an error.
- Refocus your attention: Our intense fear of being negatively judged by others can enhance our feelings of embarrassment and blushing response.
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