Embarrassed Quote by Margaret Cho
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“I think that sometimes people [who overreact or lash out] will hang on to their point just because they're so embarrassed that they made it. They won't set it down because they are the authors of these [disproportionate responses] and they have a lot to be embarrassed about.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Tonight Show, Margaret Cho, 2015
People cling to arguments out of embarrassment, fearing loss of face if they concede.
In simple terms: Embarrassment fuels stubbornness.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and release ego-driven defenses.
Themes
ego
communication
embarrassment
Mood
defensive
thoughtful
Type
conversational
self‑help
When to use this quote
- debates
- personal relationships
- public speaking
Key Concepts
social psychology
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do you hold onto a point despite evidence?
- How can humility improve dialogue?
A Different Perspective
Not all stubbornness stems from embarrassment.
![“Something as important as marriage equality, which is now a constitutional right [in the USA], is something that cannot be denied. It's also very un-Christian, if you think about the way Christ was and Christ's teachings. This is not loving. This is anger. This is hatred. This is bigotry. And it's…” quote by Margaret Cho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/92d/margaret-cho-1136_bigotry_something-as-important-as-marriage-equal_140839.jpg)
