25 Things We Do That Feel Are So Embarrassing But Are Actually Just Normal And Boring

Why is getting out of a pool so awkward?

Sophia

• Published in Funny
• July 1, 2022

Human as we are, we go through a wide range of emotions right from the very moment we set foot into this world, up until now that we are trying hard to be fully functional and productive adults. Most of us always want to feel the good ones, and would absolutely curve when met with an emotion other than happiness and relief.

It's understandable, though, because who would want to feel grief, disgust, fear, anger, and embarrassment constantly anyway? It takes up too much of our energy, and in this world wherein we are always expected to be on the move, it's quite easy to figure out why people are so avoidant of these negative emotions.

But each person has very different triggers, and what could anger some could only sadden others; what others find disgusting are what some people find fascinating. But if there is one thing that most people would agree on, it's that, there are just certain moments or things in life that are so embarrassing to do or so humiliating when it happens to us—even if that particular moment or thing can just be considered normal if we just stop being cowards about it.

We're sensitive beings, and there are things that we truly overthink about; making an experience a whole lot more embarrassing than it should be. That being said, when someone asked, “What is something that feels embarrassing to do, but shouldn’t feel that way because there’s nothing wrong with it?” in the Bored Panda community, people were quick to jump in and say their sentiments regarding this topic.

Check out some of the best responses below!

1. "Public speaking"

2. "Leaking on a period."

Sure, it’s annoying and uncomfortable, but it’s not like it was a choice.

3. "Admitting you have a severe depression and need to take meds and have therapy to not harm yourself."

Was told I was “damaged goods” because of my illness.

4. "Talking about feminine things in front of my dad."

Example: periods, bras, pads, etc

5. "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.

6. "Doing number two in a public washroom."

The sounds are one reason why I choose home.

7. "Being hungry at a friend’s house..."

Or having your host offer you something and saying yes, WHY DOES IT SEEM SO SO RUDE AND EMBARASSING!? Haha

8. "Asking for help more than once in class."

9. "Coming out."

I know it is a little embarrassing but I swear I almost died of embarrassment.

10. "Buying contraceptives."

And basically any other sexual wellness products in a physical store.

11. "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….

12. "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.

13. "Going to a sex shop."

And generally everything with sex as a topic is seen as vulgar and a complete Taboo.

14. "Going to a shop and walking out without buying anything."

15. "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

16. "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 you’re doing."

17. "Getting out of the pool It’s 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 I’M JUST INSECURE.

18. "When a car is stopped to let you cross the street?"

19. "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.

20. "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 too embarrassing to me.

21. "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.

22. "Opening a gift- expectations of my reaction."

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

24. "Eating alone at a restaurant especially fancy ones."

People always talk about treating yourself and taking yourself out for dates, but when you actually hit up a restaurant alone the vibe isn’t always the same.

25. "Singing in front of other people."

I know lots of other people do it, but it just makes me feel really exposed and awkward.

The feeling of embarrassment comes in many forms, and there is no guarantee that we would always be able to avoid it—because that's just how we are! It's human nature for us to feel humiliated, and that's perfectly okay, because at the end of the day, who cares anyway except for us?

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Sophia