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I just failed in front of everyone else, how can I make it look cool? Or what should I do?

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    TheBlondeBombshell - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by TheBlondeBombshell Jun 13th, 2012 at 9:52AM

    I was always told "if you're going to fail, fail gloriously."

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  1. Lilcuppa - 70+ years old

    Reply by Lilcuppa Jun 13th, 2012 at 9:55AM

    exactly!

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11 Answers to "I just failed in front of everyone else, how can I make it look cool? Or what should I do?"

  1. Casualfun - 36-40 years old - male

    Posted by Casualfun Jun 13th, 2012 at 9:53AM

    Just own it. People can sense fear and weakness, and that's what it is when you run and hide from your failures. I was taught as a stage actor- if it's right there on stage in front of everyone, you can't pretend it didn't happen, even if it wasn't supposed to happen you have to acknowledge it.

    So own it and be yourself. Everyone fails. Not everyone has the courage to admit it, stand tall, and move on.

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  2. Kate1813 - 36-40 years old

    Posted by Kate1813 Jun 13th, 2012 at 10:11AM

    Embrace it. Adolescents worry about looking cool, adults (who have their act together) reflect on it, learn from it, and are better for it. Without failure there is no personal growth. You will be better for whatever you are going through right now...

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  3. FistOfLove - 13-15 years old - female

    Posted by FistOfLove Jun 13th, 2012 at 9:53AM

    pretend it is a highclass joke and pretend you think they are wierd if the dont get it

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  4. irdumb - 18-21 years old - male

    Posted by irdumb Jun 13th, 2012 at 9:52AM

    stop trying to look cool. everyone fails.
    admit that you failed. they'll think that's cool.

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  5. atadir - 51-55 years old - male

    Posted by atadir Jun 13th, 2012 at 11:13AM

    laugh, shrug your shoulders, and say **** it

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  6. Wigglebottom - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by Wigglebottom Jun 13th, 2012 at 10:07AM

    THAT IS AWESOME !!! Seriously ! I learned a long time ago that you gain a lot of respect and admiration by simply admitting that you failed and you will do better or correct it or what ever you have to do to make it right.

    You do not need to make it look cool, just admitting it, Yes, I screwed up and I can take care of it. IS BEING COOL !

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  7. onwayout - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by onwayout Jun 13th, 2012 at 10:05AM

    Failure is a fact of life. Don't exploit it in the name of looking cool. Cool is accepting our imperfections, looking from them, and looking forward instead of back.

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  8. wokeupwithwoodagain - 46-50 years old

    Posted by wokeupwithwoodagain Jun 13th, 2012 at 9:57AM

    Own up to it and admit it was a good learning experience. People will respect that.

    Trying to pretend or cover it up just makes you look like a tool.

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  9. Lilcuppa - 70+ years old

    Posted by Lilcuppa Jun 13th, 2012 at 9:55AM

    yup im with blondebombshell.

    what are you eating there kid? a blow pop?

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  10. lms2 - 46-50 years old

    Posted by lms2 Jun 13th, 2012 at 9:54AM

    do it twice and smile... and keep pedaling...

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