The new semester started for me today. Well, I am a socially nervous person and I can't eat when I'm nervous. I skipped breakfast. By the time I got to my second class, my stomach was growling. Add to that that my stomach was already nervous and anxious. My stomach made several LOUD noises during class. I feel really embarassed about it, but rationally I know it's not that big of a deal. I just wonder if the people who heard think I'm a big weirdo now. Am I right to be embarassed or not?
2007-01-17 04:21:13 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
No at all! That's normal and everyone has been there. Don't pay too much attention to what others may think about you. Sometimes it could be all in your mind. Be yourself and have a great semester!
2007-01-17 04:27:53 · answer #1 · answered by Vzla 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know what you mean, my stomach have made loud noises alot during my classes, and yes I be embarrased right now as I type this I am hungry. And being hungry only adds to the noise, I eat breakfast but it seems to digest fast, don't worry about it, you need to concentrate on passing the semester. Its not that you should be embarrased because of a grownling stomach it is part of human nature, and no I don't think that people are going to think you are a weirdo but just a fart buster.
2007-01-17 04:29:28 · answer #2 · answered by stuffed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The people who heard it probably thought you skipped a meal and were hungry. Maybe they thought it was a little funny. They don't think you're some big weirdo that they'd never ever want to talk to... that's just your social anxiety talking.
You should always treat your "embarassing moments" as an oppoturnity to laugh and make friends. Just catch their eye and give a little giggle or roll your eyes, as if to say "I know, isn't it silly/embarassing? Oh well!" They'll be impressed with your self-confidence and ability to not take yourself too seriously.
I know it's hard at the beginning... but if you keep *acting* brave eventually you'll start to *feel* brave and actually *be* brave.
2007-01-17 05:48:54 · answer #3 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May this be your biggest worry ever. Believe me life has so many embarassing moments that happen to each of us. Most people would wish this was the worst. No, of course it is not embarassing, you'd be a weirdo if you never had a grumbling stomach. Soon you will make friends with some of those people and you'll be laughing about the moment.
2007-01-17 04:40:22 · answer #4 · answered by ed-n-me4ever 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all, at some point throughout the term I'll garrantee that everyones stomach will growl at some point during a lesson, that is what stomachs do. There is nothing to be embarrassed about.
2007-01-18 03:51:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Most of us outgrew the giggling at other people's tummy grumblings in middle school. A few diehards may have dragged it through to high school...anyplace after that where someone giggles because your body is digesting food, you should probably steer clear of them....thats clearly a big weirdo, and you don't want their weirdo cooties on you.
2007-01-17 05:57:31 · answer #6 · answered by eXie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nah. Stomach noises are no big deal. They may have seemed loud to you, but chances are that most people in the class didn't even hear them.
2007-01-17 10:00:42 · answer #7 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stomach growling is a natural thing. Don't worry about it. I'm not trying to sound like your mother, but try to at least get dry toast and ice water down you--something is better than nothing.
2007-01-17 04:30:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be embarrassed. Maybe you could have some milk, or juice, or a smoothie. Just something to help you through. I can't eat when I get nervous either, so I understand. All the best.
2007-01-17 04:37:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why be embarrassed about a perfectly normal condition. You are the only one who remembers it or gives a hang about it. There are far more important things in life to worry other than sounds of peristalsis
2007-01-20 15:54:06 · answer #10 · answered by Donald W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋