Name the emotion
You accidentally call your teacher "Mom" in front of your class. What might you feel?
Embarrassment, because others might have noticed the mistake.
Two kids trip in front of classmates. One laughs and one turns red. Why?
They may interpret the situation differently or care differently about being noticed.
A kid drops their lunch tray and everyone looks over. Does that mean everyone is laughing at them?
No. Looking doesn't tell us what everyone is thinking.
You practice a trick over and over but can't do it. Are you frustrated or embarrassed?
Most likely frustrated because it's difficult. You might also be embarrassed if you think others are watching or judging
A teacher compliments two students in front of everyone. One smiles and the other looks uncomfortable. Why?
One may enjoy public attention, while the other may feel self-conscious or embarrassed.
Your friend makes a mistake and says, “Everyone thinks I'm stupid!” What could you say?
“We don't know what everyone thinks. People make mistakes, and they might not be judging you.”
You expected to win an award but didn't. You feel sad about not winning and awkward because everyone was watching. Name two possible emotions.
Disappointment and embarrassment.
You love performing on stage, but your friend hates being watched. Explain how the same performance could feel different to each person.
You may feel excited and confident, while your friend may feel nervous or embarrassed because they dislike attention.
A student is embarrassed after answering incorrectly. Another student says, “I didn't even notice.” How can both perspectives be true?
The first student felt self-conscious, while the other student wasn't paying much attention.