Is Asking for Help Embarrassing?

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The discussion revolves around the feelings associated with asking for help. Many participants express that they do not feel embarrassed when seeking assistance, although some experience anxiety about asking questions, particularly in face-to-face situations with teachers. This anxiety often stems from a fear of being judged for asking what they perceive as "stupid" questions. Others mention a reluctance to ask for help due to concerns about bothering others or repeating information that may have already been shared. Despite these feelings, there is a general appreciation for the support received from peers and online communities, highlighting the importance of collaboration and assistance in overcoming challenges. Overall, the conversation emphasizes that while fear and anxiety can accompany the act of asking for help, embarrassment is not a common sentiment among participants.
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Do you get embarrassed when you ask for help, may be you have to swallow your pride and be put on the right path.
 
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wolram said:
Do you get embarrassed when you ask for help, may be you have to swallow your pride and be put on the right path.
Not at all.
I have some problems when asking for help from my teachers face to face, but that's not for pride. That's because sometimes I guess I get scared thinking that they may scold me for asking stupid questions. But I always ask my friends to help me.

In here, I was also scared to ask my stupid questions at first, but then, I got help from all these amazing people on PF, from which I could clear all the doubts I had.
So, no. I get scared sometimes maybe,but I don't get embarrassed.
And thank you all for being there and helping us. :smile:
 
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Yes, sometimes. Not because of conceit, but because I fear that the information that I’m lacking has already been shared and that it is merely my own fault that I wasn’t paying attention and missed it.

Some people seem so tired or stressed. Making them annoyed by having them repeat information (especially technical material) bothers me.
 
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wolram said:
Do you get embarrassed when you ask for help
Usually not, although I don't often ask for help.
When I do, though, I try to exhaust the obvious possibilities before asking.

If it's a question about where I happen to be located geographically at the moment, I rarely ask for help. I enjoy finding new routes to places, just to see what's there, and this can lead to becoming lost, at least temporarily. I live in an area with lots of winding roads that wander all over the place. It has taken me some time, but I know my way around the area within a 20 mile radius pretty well.
 
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