If someone is constantly vague when speaking about what is going on in their lives, they may secretly be embarrassed by it.

Just as some people are shy and others brash, some people are easily embarrassed by circumstances that would not trouble anyone else. They have an exaggerated concern about the impression they are ...

Whether it's talking loudly in public, being rude to a service worker, or simply expressing big emotions in a public space, many partners find themselves subtly embarrassed in the face of their ...

How many times have you stalked your ex on Instagram or doom-searched through WebMD to figure out what that spot on your elbow is? Too embarrassed to admit it? You aren't alone. Most Americans would ...

It’s a nice day, you’re strolling along, music’s queued up, prospects looking good, your sweater’s matching your pants, the person you’re seeing just sent you a cute text, no one you know is actively ...

Nobody likes to feel embarrassed. Indeed, our most painful and vivid memories are often of experiences in which we were humiliated by or in front of others. Embarrassment can lead to shame and ...

The next time you blush after tripping over your own feet in public, don't try to hide it — a new study finds that showing your embarrassment actually makes other people view you as more trustworthy. ...

Laura Elin Pigott does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm passionate about communications, especially public speaking. What happens when we get embarrassed is that we feel shame for ...

It was a 2017 meeting between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Donald Trump, and reporters wanted a handshake. Merkel leaned in toward Trump and seemed, to many observers, to say ...