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

Some of the most awkward things people do every day are also the most ordinary. That is exactly why this list of embarrassing but normal moments hits so hard.

From public speaking and period leaks to eating alone, mispronouncing words, or walking out of a store without buying anything, the examples here show how easily people turn everyday life into a source of stress. The original question came from the Bored Panda community, and the responses quickly filled up with painfully relatable moments.

Here are some of the best ones.

1. "Public speaking"

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2. "Leaking on a period."

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

3. "Admitting you have severe depression and need to take meds and have therapy to avoid harming yourself."

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

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

Example: periods, bras, pads, etc.Bored Panda

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.Bored Panda

That one is painfully relatable.

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

The sounds are one reason why I choose home.Bored Panda

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

Or having your host offer you something and saying yes. WHY DOES IT SEEM SO RUDE AND EMBARRASSING!? HahaBored Panda

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

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9. "Coming out."

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

10. "Buying contraceptives."

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

People really do overthink the smallest errands.

11. "Stretch marks."

Body hair, or lack thereof. Breast size. Penis size. Mental illness. Starting your life at 40 instead of 16. Niche interests. So many things…Bored Panda

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 who can hear you.Bored Panda

13. "Going to a sex shop."

And generally, everything related to sex is seen as vulgar and a complete taboo.Bored Panda

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

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15. "When you're talking to someone and they correct you because you got something wrong."

Even if it's just the pronunciation of a random word, I always feel so ashamed, and I don’t know why.

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That little correction can sting more than it should.

Speaking of family events gone awkward, this is similar to the cousin who wants to skip her cousin’s wedding after a humiliating incident.

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."Bored Panda

17. "Getting out of the pool. It’s just so awkward."

And also when you're crouching in the shallow end and someone says, “You could just stand, you know.” LIKE YEAH, I KNOW, I’M JUST INSECURE.Bored Panda

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

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19. "Being overweight and going to the gym."

I’ve actually stopped completely… I just work out at home. The stares and snickering were too much to deal with when I’m just trying to work out.Bored Panda

20. "When you have to run to catch the bus, and you’re out of breath."

And you start breathing heavily on the bus. I don’t know why, but this just seems too embarrassing to me.Bored Panda, Jen

Everyone has had one of those moments.

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 language routinely.Bored Panda

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

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

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

People always talk about treating yourself and taking yourself out on dates, but when you actually go to a restaurant alone, the vibe isn’t always the same.Bored Panda

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.Bored Panda

The feeling of embarrassment comes in many forms, and there is no guarantee that we will always be able to avoid it, because that's just how we are! It's human nature 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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Wondering about another hard family moment, read whether to skip a cousin’s wedding after an embarrassing incident.