阅读理解。Have you ever done something that made you embarrassed (尴尬的)? No one likes this feeling, but learning to deal with embarrassment can make you feel more confident.
What is embarrassment?
Embarrassment might make you laugh, cry and want to hide under your bed forever. Falling over in a shop or accidentally calling your teacher"Mom" might feel like the end of the world. But everyone gets embarrassed sometimes. We all react (反应) differently, and what feels embarrassed and uncomfortable to one person might be easily laughed off by another. Childline, a charity that supports young people, says,"Whatever you're feeling embarrassed about, remember that it's natural to feel this way."
Why do we feel embarrassed?
Scientists believe embarrassment is a way of teaching us not to repeat mistakes. You're more likely to feel embarrassed when you worry too much about what other people think of you. Even if you think everyone saw you with strawberry jam on your face, studies show that fewer people notice than you think.
How do we deal with embarrassment?
If something isn't very serious, try making a joke out of it."Laughter can show people (and yourself) that it isn't something to worry about," Childline says. If you are feeling embarrassed, other people may not have even noticed, so try acting like it's no big deal or take no notice of what happened. Sometimes we're embarrassed about the way we've behaved towards others. In that case, try saying how sorry you are and that you regret what happened."Telling someone can be the first step to move on," says Childline.