If you’ve made a fool out of yourself lately – don’t feel bad...

The next time you stick your foot in your mouth or have toilet paper stuck to your shoe – savor the moment...

According to a recent study, feeling publicly humiliated is apparently good for us. In one experiment, adults were asked to imagine themselves in an embarrassing situation, such as being naked in a bedroom and discovering that the shades are open, and then rate how they would feel. Those who felt humiliated were more likely to be happy, pro-social and generous types. 

In another experiment, adults were shown videos of people in embarrassing situations. Victims of humiliation that let it show were rated as much more trustworthy and likeable than those who took would-be shame in stride.