Is Asking for Help Embarrassing?

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This discussion centers on the emotional barriers individuals face when asking for help, particularly in educational and technical contexts. Participants express feelings of embarrassment and fear of judgment, especially when approaching teachers or peers for assistance. Many acknowledge that while they may feel apprehensive, they ultimately value the support from their community, which helps them overcome their doubts. The conversation highlights the importance of fostering a supportive environment where questions, regardless of their nature, are welcomed.

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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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