Brits have ranked the most awkward moments in life, with texting the wrong person topping the list, according to a new survey. The research, commissioned by Samsung, found that 37% of UK adults frequently experience embarrassing encounters.
The poll of 2,000 adults revealed that having a growling stomach in a quiet room (32%) and accidentally getting into the wrong car (21%) are also highly mortifying. Sending a message to the wrong group chat (31%) was another uncomfortable moment.
For 40% of Gen Z, trying to grab someone's attention and being ignored was the most awkward, while 21% of Millennials said greeting someone with the wrong handshake was worst. Women found tripping up most embarrassing (47%), whereas men cited calling someone the wrong name (45%).
Over one in five Brits laugh at themselves after an awkward moment, and 49% make a self-deprecating joke to move on. Nearly half (49%) said they can let it go if it makes a good story later. However, one in ten admitted the embarrassment lingers for several days.
