The flip side of being embarrassed by failure is the embarrassment of success. 44 FLIGHT TRAINING MARCH/APRIL 2020 Many people, if they are publicly recognized for some accomplishment-doing a great job on a work project or landing a stricken airliner on the Hudson River-might be embarrassed rather than experience pride. People are often self-conscious and feel exposed when singled out in public. Once again, it takes an audience to feel embarrassed-even if the situation is positive rather than negative.