Which reasons psychologically do you think could be the reason for people embarrasing themselves on purpose ?

Question

in front of other people?

what reasons could you give and why so?

could it just be the need for attention simply or is there more to it?

Thanks for your answers!

Answer 1

Simple. Just because YOU think it is embarrassing doesn't mean THEY do. Embarrassment, contrary to popular belief, is a personal state. If someone just doesn't find it embarrassing, then they will purposely do things, likely because they think it is fun. If YOU are embarrassed by them doing it, then that is YOUR embarrassment. Not theirs.  

Answer 2

yeah i was thinking for attention

Answer 3

Some people are called masochists. The enjoy physical and/or emotional pain.

Some people are starved for attention, whether positive or negative.

Have you heard the saying, "No publicity is bad publicity?"

Answer 4

Some people seek any form of attention they can get, negative or positive.  If they've come to be known as the "goof" or "klutz" in their social circles, they may try even harder to live up to that image because it gets the attention they need.

Answer 5

What a fascinating question. I can't relate to it at all.

From time to time I'm embarassed, of course but it's always the fault of someone else, when I was younger particularly, someone ******** with me.

To deliberately embarass oneself ?, give me some examples.

I think that it may just be a maturity problem. like you want to be involved so you start talking of something that you know very little about and very quickly you run out of things to say and end up being embarassed. Is this the sort of thing? If this is the problem try NOT taking centre stage, simply make your comment as one of the group contributing something to the pot. But if someone comes back and says, go on, ellaborate, just say, "I don't know" and shake your head.

Remember that it's better to stay quiet and be thought of as a fool that to open your mouth and prove it!

If the conversation is factual or concerns something that you know nothing about, then just stay quiet. Better to be quiet than to talk shite!

Another maxim might be: If you've nothing pleasant to say, keep quiet!

You probably don't embarass yourself infront of your family and friends. If this is the case, spend more time with them and less time with people that you don't really like.  

Answer 6

I would think its a bit like taking the mickey out of yourself and pointing out your bad points. Kind of attacking yourself before anyone else does as a self protection method. You don't need to attack me because I've already done it. I would say it signifies low self esteem.

Answer 7

I think they want the attention.

Maybe they think it will attract people who like to help other people in terms of getting into a relationship.

Maybe they like to be babied and want someone to scold them or act like a parent towards them.

I think some people are comfortable with that kind of attention, like the class clown. They get attention, make a name for themselves, and get to just act like a goofball. They don't have to be smart or attractive, it's an easy way to be popular - to some extent.

Answer 8

Because they are insecure or generally like makeing others laugh?

Answer 9

I believe people embarrass themselves on purpose mainly for attention but the attention that they desire can be different.  For example some guys do embarrassing things to either impress or catch the attention of a woman.  While others do it to prove a point to someone that has a role in the person's life like a rival or threatening individual.  Psychologically they believe these embarrassing acts will merit the response that they desire and we all know the result may not be what was expected.