Is it normal to get embarrassed easily in public?

When I go out with friends or family, if they do anything that draws any amount of attention at all, I get extremely embarrassed. Like if they're wearing attention-grabbing clothing, or talking a tad too loud (about anything really, but especially something personal or odd), or if they make a scene (like getting upset with their food at a restaurant, or acting really goofy and loud in a crowded store, something like that). I just bite my tongue and bear it but inside I'm really embarrassed and just want them to stop, and don't want anyone around us to stare or wonder about us.

It's even to a point where even the things I was intrigued about people, like certain interesting or quirky qualities or sense of humor that they have, the things that drew me to them in the first place or that I particularly like about them, become what embarrasses me when we're in public. I can't seem to get over not wanting any attention from strangers because of who I'm with, and I can't relax and enjoy myself, and get easily annoyed at my company (only in public though, and I never say anything about it or act rude). I'm just wondering if it's normal that I worry so much about it. I hate that I do it.

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  • Ldizzy1234

    It's normal to get embarrassed over some of the things that you mentioned. I come from a pretty loud family myself, and I think I'm the black sheep, and definitely the silent one. And it's true, you don't want a scene. You don't want a commotion where all eyes are on you. Thats normal. I wouldn't worry about it though.

    If you can't say it to them in a nice way, which you probably can't. I know I wouldn't even be able to get a word in edgeways by how loud and talkative my family is at social gatherings. Psh... I don't stand a chance. Maybe the only thing you really can do, is excuse yourself to the nearest restroom, or just grin and bear it, knowing that it's only temporary. I mean, if you want you could probably talk to them alone about this, before you guys go out in public, but if its how they are, they probably won't change.

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  • Orthanc

    It's a sign that you're a beta male. Our society rewards loud, assertive people.

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  • ummm123

    normal to get embarrassed. Im a shy person ( i hate being shy) and i get easily embarrassed over the smallest things.

    However if u r with ur family and friends then learn to be happy around them. They are the ones that support you. Look at as if you are in a team, be proud that you have their company and that you are together.

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  • couture90

    IM EXACTLY LIKE THIS TOO. I GET EMBARRASSED FOR ANY STUPID LITTLE THING! FOR EXAMPLE, I EXTREMELY HATE IT TOO BE SEEN IN A OLD CAR! ANYWHERE I GO! I JUST IT ! YOU'RE NOT ALONE ON THIS ONE!

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  • Bellapro

    You're not alone! I'm like this BUT since I've had a child it's kind of cured me (I think). My daughter is my world and if she makes a scene, whether being cute or naughty, I don't actually care that much of what people think anymore.

    My dad embarrasses me all the time though 'cause he asks stupid questions lol.

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  • danooyl

    Yep it's normal, you may wanna look up on society anxiety. Many people from the younger generation have it too.

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  • Who_Fan4Life

    YEAH! Fuck family! Who needs em!

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