Had an oops moment?

Laugh it off and move on!

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Tripped over our own feet?

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Waved at someone who was waving at someone else?

Dropped food all over ourselves at a party?

Been there, done that.

Had a giant piece of food stuck in our teeth all day?

Sent an inappropriate text to the wrong person?

Ranging from hilariously funny to downright mortifying, embarrassment is literally the worst.

But hey, its not the end of the worldeven though it sometimes feels like it.

Fear not, we’ll share some quick tips to help you bounce back from those awkward moments.

At a Glance

Feeling a little red-faced after that epic fail?

Yeah, weve all been there.

Find your inner confidence and keep going.

Youve got this champ!

Otherwise, embarrassment can pretty much haunt you forever if you let it.

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