469. The psychology of embarrassment

We blush, we look away, we replay the moment for hours (or years) after it happened, becoming convinced that everyone noticed far more than they probably did. Embarrassment is an interesting and complex emotion, but it can help us recognise social expectations and communicate how our behaviour affects others.

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We explore:

•        When we first develop the capacity to feel embarrassed

•        Why we blush and the role of embarrassment in trust

•        Why some of us feel embarrassment more than others

•        The role of rumination

•        The psychological and social role of embarrassment

•        How we can form a better relationship with it

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