Redditors Share Their Most Embarrassing Freudian Slip And They Are More Common Than You Think

A slip of the tongue is common. Our train of thought sometimes fails us, leaving us blank or wanting to dig a hole to hide in.

Embarrassingly, it happens most in places with strangers—workplaces, stores, you name it. Those accidental slip-ups often leave you mortified.

The amount of facepalms that those responses warrant is insurmountable, but it is actually common among adults. Things that were taught to us as kids or phrases we say routinely can lead to these reflex responses.

Then your brain catches up a minute too late, and if you could disappear on the spot, you would. Sometimes, those moments occur at the most awkward times.

In an AskReddit post, a Redditor asked people what the "calling the teacher 'Mom'" of adulthood is. Basically, it's responding to someone with reflex answers like "you too" or calling someone by names you use on a daily basis.

You wouldn't believe how often this happens with adults. Comments and replies poured in, featuring variations of responses, even from those on the receiving end.

A lot of people admitted to feeling embarrassed at first, but sooner or later, it became a funny story. So next time it happens and you feel like transporting to another planet, just know you're not alone.

Here's the original post that started the discussion

booltag

Well, they might need that little encouragement too; who knows?

RepresentativeRich32

You'll thank your reflex later if you ever need that receipt

IntellectualAsexual

A little human connection can go a long way, albeit unprompted

GrumpyCatStevens

A true contender for Employee of the Month

broken_shadows

You can take the person out of the work, but you can't take the work out of the person

red_dawn

Sir, we need to inspect you, not your feelings

Bandito21Dema

At least you'll know what your next previous company's name will be

petrobonal

Even the pros have their bad days too

BlueShoeLover

Soon enough, they're going to build an eighth floor just for you

NurseDiesel62

Daddy needs to hide because of embarrassment too

imcoolmymomsaidso

Everyone, go try and tinkle before going out

idk-hereiam

Never too old to practice good manners

cherrytwothousand

One might call the next dinner meeting a family dinner

laserox

Saves the hassle of switching and thinking about their names?

biscuitboi967

These accidents can lead to laughs or realizations

unforbiddenplaces

Before you get embarrassed, just know it happens to a lot of people

whyohwhy3465

Sounds like one of those who also says 'Bless you, God'

TogarSucks

Talking to kids and then talking to adults is like trying to stop using the voice you use to talk to your pets

Kayakchica

For candy-crushing needs, proceed to teller 2

YuetteChristenberry

Well, it wasn't a lie, and technically it was a close enough answer

strawbrykat

Breakfast with a side of 'please don't break up with me' coffee

Megarandy185

Gotta go home with your tail between your legs

Fuzzyphilosopher

Guess who's about to do more unpaid overtime?

OnodrimofPooTahToi

Another thing to add to the list of how the pandemic screwed us up

Filhopastry79

These parapraxes can lead to trouble, but with people on the receiving end weighing in the comments, it's safe to say that it's normal. They see it quite often and find it amusing.

Have you ever experienced anything like this, or does it happen to you a lot? Let us know in the comments; we'd love to hear about it.