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About this quote

What does it mean?
Expressing embarrassment or shame through color metaphor.
In plain terms
I am very embarrassed.
What can you take from it?
Blushing shows embarrassment.

Where it applies

  • social mistakes
  • public speaking
  • arguments

Putting it to work

  • acknowledge feelings
  • use humor
  • handle embarrassment

Questions to consider

  • What makes you blush?
  • How do you handle shame?

Another view

This says little about the cause of embarrassment.

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