Anonymous
Post 01/02/2025 19:32     Subject: Why do I feel overwhelmingly embarrassed to have phone conversations around other people?
So don't. *shrugs*
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2025 17:08     Subject: Why do I feel overwhelmingly embarrassed to have phone conversations around other people?
This could be social anxiety. I am the same way
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2025 13:06     Subject: Why do I feel overwhelmingly embarrassed to have phone conversations around other people?
With remote work, everyone in my house has learned to tune out phone conversations. We've also learned where to be in a room that's off-camera. For example, if I'm trying to get a family member's attention while they're on a Zoom mtg.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2025 12:59     Subject: Why do I feel overwhelmingly embarrassed to have phone conversations around other people?
Anonymous wrote:This is such a weird thing for me because growing up, we didn’t even have cell phones! Now when I get an actual phone call, I hide in the closet, bathroom, close the bedroom door, it’s not even that the discussions are private in nature. I just have an overwhelming sense of embarrassment when someone hears me on the phone. This includes my relatives. Why does my body respond like this now?

I wonder if it’s because when I take personal calls at work I go to a private location and mentally I could be carrying that over?

This just started happening a few years ago and it’s getting worse.


I have no idea but I wish more people would refrain from talking loudly on their phones in public spaces. It is so annoying in the supermarket/ stores/ restaurants etc.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2025 11:47     Subject: Why do I feel overwhelmingly embarrassed to have phone conversations around other people?
Because you're a civilized and well-mattered person. Talking on the phone in front of other people is incredibly rude
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2025 11:43     Subject: Why do I feel overwhelmingly embarrassed to have phone conversations around other people?
I move to a more private location too, but it’s because my DH actively listens to my conversations and comments afterward. It’s obnoxious.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2025 11:10     Subject: Why do I feel overwhelmingly embarrassed to have phone conversations around other people?
I think that's normal and healthy. I'm like that too, and I also leave the room when family members make phone calls... in part because they should have their privacy and in part because I don't want to listen to their boring ass conversation.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2025 11:05     Subject: Why do I feel overwhelmingly embarrassed to have phone conversations around other people?
I don't hide but move to a more private location. Isn't it normal? Why would you make others sit through your private conversation they have no interest in?
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2025 11:05     Subject: Why do I feel overwhelmingly embarrassed to have phone conversations around other people?
I feel the same way. I don't answer if there are other people around. I value privacy.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2025 10:31     Subject: Why do I feel overwhelmingly embarrassed to have phone conversations around other people?
This is such a weird thing for me because growing up, we didn’t even have cell phones! Now when I get an actual phone call, I hide in the closet, bathroom, close the bedroom door, it’s not even that the discussions are private in nature. I just have an overwhelming sense of embarrassment when someone hears me on the phone. This includes my relatives. Why does my body respond like this now?

I wonder if it’s because when I take personal calls at work I go to a private location and mentally I could be carrying that over?

This just started happening a few years ago and it’s getting worse.