Why Do People Remember Embarrassing Moments So Clearly?

[Urvashi]

Embarrassing memories can pop up years later, sometimes stronger than positive ones. Even small awkward moments stick in our minds. Why do you think these memories hold so much power? Do you laugh at them now or still cringe a little?

 

[Nomad]

Good memories tend to stay with us, bad memories also stay with us. The reason why good or bad memories stay with us is same, that is we tend to remember moments that affected us.