What is it called when you're so embarrassed by something, youfeel the need say or do something dumb?

Question

Have you ever caught yourself or someone else in an embarrasing moment and noticed that sometimes you, or they, feel the need to act dumb?

Other have admitted that when they think of an embarrasing moment in their lives they have this urge to curse, say something stupid or make a funny little noise. Especially when they're alone. I've seen this in movies and TV, such as "Meet the Parents" and Ryan Reynolds in "Just Friends"

Does this feeling have/ action have a name?

Answer 1

love. period.

Answer 2

'Regression': when you resort to primitive and/or immature behavior in order to cope with anxiety (embarrassment is a form of anxiety).

Answer 3

I M M A T U R I T Y

Answer 4

It's nerves, and I've been on both sides of the situation many times.  Like when someone laughs at a funeral, cries during a comedy movie, or just says something totally out of place.  NERVES!

Answer 5

"how stupid i am?<>?"is the feeling makes one shout loudly to disguise one's foolishness.

You can name it by saying ignorance mistake,