Imagine that you have a small embarrassment in front of your colleagues (for example, you stumble during a presentation). How would you most likely react?

  • I would laugh and somehow make a funny comment about it.
  • I would pretend that nothing happened.
  • I would feel embarrassed, but later I might laugh about it.
  • I would quickly apologize and continue without reacting.
  • I would start criticizing the circumstances - for example, the slippery carpet.

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