GREENSBORO, N.C. — Let's face it: sometimes public embarrassment isn't just an accident. Maybe a "friend" cracks a joke about your outfit, a stranger points out a mistake you made, or someone decides ...

You watch people stop and stare as the argument unfolds, and you feel the sudden squeeze of embarrassment for her. The scene feels raw and unfiltered: a couple’s spat turns public, friends shift ...

Even if it's something as simple as tripping on her shoes, Christine Lee, a sophomore studying business, said she often finds herself feeling embarrassed. Lee's struggle is very common. University is ...